Latin America as a region is culturally, economically and socially so diverse that two weeks are just not enough to cover all the salient and interesting facts about it. Also, some of you have personal interest and/or linkages with countries or sub-regions in this area that can enrich the overall learning experience of the class.
1. What is Latin America?
Briefly explain why Mexico is included in this Latin America instead of North America.
2. Refer to the Point/Counterpoint (page 476) and Figure 11.32 (page 513).
3. read “The New Silk Road and Latin America: Will They Ever Meet?” and comment on Natural Resource utilization and/or Wealth Gap in Latin America
