Latin American History

Comprised of 31 states and one federal district, the nation of Mexico is home to the world's largest population of Spanish speakers. From the temples of Chichen Itza, to the beaches of Cancun or the bustle of Mexico City, Mexico boasts a diverse landscape and rich history.

History of South America, experience the modern and ancient historic past events, people and governments of South America - Lonely Planet.

A history of Central and South American Empires from U.S. History.

History of South America 3500 BC, where permanent villages have grown up along coasts and rivers.

Recently, I was discussing with fellow colleagues from Latin America the implications of the decision of the European Union's Court of Justice that establishes the "right to be forgotten." One of them pointed out that the content of this "right" notwithstanding, the name itself was an affront to Latin America; rather than promoting this type of erasure, we have spent the past few decades in search of the truth.

In which John Green talks about the many revolutions of Latin America in the 19th century. At the beginning of the 1800s, Latin America was firmly under the control of Spain and Portugal.

A journey into a past most Mexicans would rather forget.

U.S. regionalists need a reminder that development doesn't end politics and that contemporary Latin America has its own power dynamics. As the region enters a new era marked by increasing geopolitical autonomy and intraregional rivalries, it should be addressed with the mindset of international relations, not just comparative politics.

Hugo Chavez never fulfilled his more ambitious plans for the region, but the polarizing Venezuelan leader, who might be dying of cancer, can take at least partial credit for helping redefine South America's institutional architecture.

The term Latin America refers to the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries in the Americas. Before the arrival of Europeans in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, the region was home to many indigenous people, many of which had advanced civilizations, most notably, the Aztec, Inca and Maya.