“¡Viva Chile! ¡Viva el pueblo! ¡Vivan los trabajadores!” As his speech neared its end, Chilean President Salvador Allende cemented his legacy as a martyr for the people of his country. “Long live Chile! Long live the country! Long live the workers!”1 Within hours, he would be dead, and his country would be ruled by aContinue reading “The 1973 Chilean Coup”
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Weekly Digest 8/17/2020
This week, the digest takes on the ongoing fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, including economic effects and a brain drain in Latin America. In addition, protests in Chile continue, while an investigation into a former Mexican president has kicked off. Latin America remains the hardest-hit region in terms of both COVID-19 positive cases and fatalities.Continue reading “Weekly Digest 8/17/2020”
The South American Dreadnought Race
I have a soft spot for naval history, as I’ve always had a fascination with the sea. Today’s post is my first foray into writing about military warships, and I’ve chosen one of the more unique and overlooked aspects of naval history as my topic. In the modern age, battleships are mostly a relic ofContinue reading “The South American Dreadnought Race”
Weekly Digest 7/27/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate headlines in Latin America and throughout most of the world. This week, stories about the public health and economic impact of the pandemic continue, with another natural disaster receiving coverage as well. Latin America has passed a worrying milestone, passing the United States and Canada as the region hardestContinue reading “Weekly Digest 7/27/2020”
Everything You Never Knew about Latin America 