Latin American Culture with Enrique Tames

Key Takeaways

Latin America is such an interesting place. The history, the politics, the myths and the present problems related to different levels of development of the population. Overpopulation in the cities, disappointing governments, corruption, drug trafficking, migration, environmental destruction make it easy to misunderstand. Even with all the focus on these problems, they are practically the only things we ever read about, there is a consistently high expectation that Latin America will become a dominant force in the world in the 21st century. I want us to study Latin America so that we can come to a better understanding of what the future may hold based on analyzing its past and present. The fascinating histories of the countries and their struggle for independence from European powers. The role of both the European and the indigenous people in the creation of the modern state. the ongoing difficult relation with the United States, the powerful influence of African cultures in the development of our identities. What has been the role of art and culture in all of this? And what is the role of art and culture today? How is what we are saying and what we are doing truly reflective of who we are and who we will be? How can we realize our potential? Work with me to analyze Latin American cultural history to develop a better understanding of Latin America, its strengths and its weaknesses, and where we should be from here.