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South America, Central America and the Caribbean 2024

 
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Short description:

A unique combination of the latest data on, and detailed analysis of, a vast region. Scrupulously revised and updated, this definitive survey of the countries and territories of South America, Central America and the Caribbean combines expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information.

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A unique combination of the latest data on, and detailed analysis of, a vast region. Scrupulously revised and updated, this definitive survey of the countries and territories of South America, Central America and the Caribbean combines expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information.


General Survey


Essays by leading experts on the area cover issues of regional importance, including the rise of the so-called `pink tide? in Latin American politics; moves towards republicanism and growing calls for reparations in the Caribbean; the cultural and political relevance of religion in Latin America; relations between Mexico and the USA in the context of the US opioids epidemic; popular protests in Latin America; developments in the People?s Republic of China?s Belt and Road Initiative in the Caribbean and Latin America; and different approaches to transitional justice in several Latin American countries. This in-depth analysis is complemented by extensive coverage of the activities of international organizations operating in South America, Central America and the Caribbean, together with background information on the major commodities of the region. Also included are detailed listings of research institutes studying South America, Central America and the Caribbean, and comprehensive bibliographies of books and periodicals relevant to the region.


Country Surveys


Individual chapters on each country, comprising: a geographical overview and map, an essay on the history and the economy; an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education; a directory of names, addresses and further key information on the constitution, government, election commissions, political organizations, diplomatic representation, judicial system, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, defence and education. A bibliography is also provided for further research.


Regional Information


full details of the main regional organizations active within Latin America and the Caribbean. A separate section is included on major commodities of the area. Also included is a directory of research institutes specializing in the region, and bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the region.

Table of Contents:

PART ONE: Topical Essays


 


Pink Tide 2.0: Causes, Characteristics and Consequences Dr CHRISTOPHER WYLDE


 


Republicanism, Reparations and Reform: Will the Commonwealth Caribbean Become `Totally Free?? Prof. PETER CLEGG


 


Religion in Latin America and the Caribbean: Past, Present and Possible Futures MANOELA CARPENEDO


 


Mexican?US Relations and the US Opioids Epidemic Prof. MÓNICA SERRANO


 


China?s Belt and Road Initiative in the Caribbean and Latin America Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


 


Protests in Latin America amid Ongoing Global Systemic Crises MAGDA CATALINA JIMÉNEZ JIMÉNEZ and FABIO ANDRÉS DÍAZ PABÓN


 


PART TWO: Country Surveys


 


ANGUILLA


History MARK WILSON


Economy MARK WILSON


 


ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA


History MARK WILSON


Economy MARK WILSON


 


ARGENTINA


History Dr CHRISTOPHER WYLDE


Economy Dr CHRISTOPHER WYLDE


 


ARUBA


 


THE BAHAMAS


History MARK WILSON


Economy MARK WILSON


 


BARBADOS


History MARK WILSON


Economy DELISLE WORRELL


 


BELIZE


History MARK WILSON


Economy MARK WILSON


 


BERMUDA


 


BOLIVIA


History Dr RONALD BRUCE ST JOHN


Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


 


BONAIRE


 


BRAZIL


History Prof. FRANCISCO PANIZZA


Economy DANIEL H. ALVES


 


THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS


 


THE CAYMAN ISLANDS


 


CHILE


History Dr MATTHIAS ERLANDSEN


Economy IVAN LUZARDO-LUNA


 


COLOMBIA


History JORGE LUIS FABRA-ZAMORA and ANDRÉS MOLINA-OCHOA


Economy IVAN LUZARDO-LUNA


 


COSTA RICA


History Dr DAVID DÍAZ ARIAS


Economy Dr ANTHONY GOEBEL McDERMOTT


 


CUBA


History Dr STEPHEN WILKINSON


Economy Dr EMILY MORRIS


 


CURAÇAO


 


DOMINICA


History MARK WILSON


Economy MARK WILSON


 


THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC


History Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


 


ECUADOR


History Dr MARC BECKER


Economy Dr XIMENA SOSA


 


EL SALVADOR


History Dr ELLEN MOODIE


Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


 


THE FALKLAND ISLANDS


 


FRENCH GUIANA


History Prof. JUSTIN DANIEL


Economy Prof. JUSTIN DANIEL


 


 


GRENADA


History MARK WILSON


Economy MARK WILSON


 


 


GUADELOUPE


History Prof. JUSTIN DANIEL


Economy Prof. JUSTIN DANIEL


 


GUATEMALA


History Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


 


GUYANA


History MARK WILSON


Economy MARK WILSON


 


HAITI


History Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


 


HONDURAS


History Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


 


JAMAICA


History MARK WILSON


Economy MARK WILSON


 


MARTINIQUE


History Prof. JUSTIN DANIEL


Economy Prof. JUSTIN DANIEL


 


MEXICO


History Prof. FRANCISCO E. GONZÁLEZ


Economy Prof. FRANCISCO E. GONZÁLEZ


 


MONTSERRAT


History MARK WILSON


Economy MARK WILSON


 


NICARAGUA


History Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


 


PANAMA


History Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


 


PARAGUAY


 


History Prof. PETER LAMBERT


Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


 


PERU


History Dr RONALD BRUCE ST JOHN


Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


 


PUERTO RICO


History Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY


 


SABA


 


SAINT-BARTHÉLEMY


 


SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS


History MARK WILSON


Economy MARK WILSON


 


SAINT LUCIA


History MARK WILSON


Economy MARK WILSON


 


SAINT-MARTIN


 


SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES


History MARK WILSON


Economy MARK WILSON


 


SINT EUSTATIUS


 


SINT MAARTEN


 


SOUTH GEORGIA AND THE SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS


 


SURINAME


History MARK WILSON


Economy MARK WILSON


 


TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO


History MARK WILSON


Economy MARK WILSON


 


THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS


 


THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS


 


URUGUAY


History Prof. FRANCISCO PANIZZA


Economy Prof. FRANCISCO PANIZZA


 


VENEZUELA


History Prof. Dr ANNA AYUSO and Prof. Dr SUSANNE GRATIUS


Economy Prof. Dr ANNA AYUSO and Prof. Dr SUSANNE GRATIUS


 


PART THREE: Regional Information


 


REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS


MAJOR COMMODITIES OF LATIN AMERICA


RESEARCH INSTITUTES


SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (BOOKS)


SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (PERIODICALS)


INDEX OF REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS