Languages of Uruguay In order to understand the languages of Uruguay, it is important to examine its history and ethnic populations. Today, the ethnic demographics of Uruguay are largely homogenous—87.7% are of European ancestry, 4.6% are of mixed African ancestry, and 2.4% are of mixed indigenous ancestry. Originally settled by the nomadic Charrúa people, theContinue reading “Uruguay Post #2”
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Colombia Post #1/Post #2
The country of Columbia has many issues of concern at this time according to Colombia Reports. The leading story is that Colombia’s Avianca Airline is embroiled in a bribery scandal involving Airbus. According to the news source: “An executive of Colombia’s largest airliner Avianca sought at least $4 million in bribes to secure the purchaseContinue reading “Colombia Post #1/Post #2”
Social and Political Inequalities in Chile
Chile is a South American country that has endured many economic and social hardships. However, one might not realize that solely based on their primary media coverage, known as The Santiago Times (Visit SantiagoTimes.cl!). This is a website from the country itself, most likely regulated by the people with the most power and control in the country.Continue reading “Social and Political Inequalities in Chile”
Uruguay Post #1
Uruguay is a unique country amongst its region. Many countries in South America have endured tumultuous histories of dictatorships, social crises, American-backed intervention and subsequent instability. As a result, following the global trend, quite a few South American countries are falling into extremist governments. However, as the New York Times reports, Uruguay “is not aContinue reading “Uruguay Post #1”
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