Latin American Studies

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A Beauty that Hurts

A Beauty that Hurts

Life and Death in Guatemala

When A Beauty That Hurts first appeared in 1995, Guatemala was one of the world’s most flagrant violators of human rights. An accord brokered by the United Nations brought a measure of … 288 View
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A Militarized Society

A Militarized Society

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses army rhetoric and examining what the role of an army should be in a country like Guatemala. 5 $0.50 Add
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Acronyms

Acronyms

From: A Beauty that Hurts

Understanding acronyms used within the book 2 $0.20 Add
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Tomuschat and the Truth Commission

Tomuschat and the Truth Commission

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses the REMHI report in relation to the Truth Commission (CEH) and the CEH’s chief coordinator Christian Tomuschat. 5 $0.50 Add
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The Century After Independence

The Century After Independence

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter is an exploration of the independence of Guatemala from under Spanish rule from 1821 onwards. 13 $1.30 Add
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Argentina: Occupy, Resist, Produce

Argentina: Occupy, Resist, Produce

From: Humanizing the Economy

New World, Old Habits Occupy, Resist, Produce Zanon Co-op and Community Brukman An Awakening The Road Ahead 30 $3.00 Add
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How Was Guatemala

How Was Guatemala

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter features a collection of photographs from around Guatemala. 13 $1.30 Add
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Portillo (2002-2004) and the Corruption of Power

Portillo (2002-2004) and the Corruption of Power

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses the presidency of Alfonso Portillo and his abuse of power. 5 $0.50 Add
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Civilian Rule

Civilian Rule

From: A Beauty that Hurts

In this chapter, Lovell discusses his arrival in Guatemala in 1985 just before the run-off election took place and the hope a civilian president gave to residents. 4 $0.40 Add
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Berger (2004-2008) the Atrocity Archive and Business as Usual

Berger (2004-2008) the Atrocity Archive and Business as Usual

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses the presidency of Óscar Berger and the lack of progress for peace in Guatemala. 5 $0.50 Add
Cuba and Its Neighbours

Cuba and Its Neighbours

Democracy in Motion

In this groundbreaking book, Arnold August explores Cuba’s unique form of democracy, presenting a detailed and balanced analysis of Cuba’s electoral process and the state’s … 285 View
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Democracy, Elections and the New State

Democracy, Elections and the New State

A Rebellion Against Dogmatism of the Left and the Batista Dictatorship (1953)

From: Cuba and Its Neighbours

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Democracy in the U.S.

Democracy in the U.S.

From: Cuba and Its Neighbours

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Devils and Angels

Devils and Angels

From: A Beauty that Hurts

In this chapter, Lovell discusses three features by Montreal filmmaker Mary Ellen Davis which focus on the troubled past of Guatemala and what perceptions of the country might look like in the future. 5 $0.50 Add
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Doña Magdalena

Doña Magdalena

From: A Beauty that Hurts

In this chapter, Lovell tells the story of Doña Magdalena, detailing the experiences and trauma she faced in Guatemala. 7 $0.70 Add
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Elections in Contemporary Cuba

Elections in Contemporary Cuba

The Cuban Electoral Process: An Overview

From: Cuba and Its Neighbours

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