What are some modern social issues in Latin America?

Question

I have to research a current social issue in Latin America.

I want to look up an issue which I can find lots of information on via library books and online databases.

So what are some topics I can search which I can find lots of information for?

It must be in current/modern times.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Peru--Sendero Luminosa/Shining Path is regarded by Peru as a terrorist organization.

Peru's Shining Path Gaining Ground?

By Frank Hyland

New reporting by Peruvian officials has brought to light information on a terrorist group about which has been little noted in recent years: Peru's Sendero Luminoso (SL)—Shining Path. The reports, which include sources who specialize in counter-terrorism programs within Peru's Interior Ministry, provides a worrisome update on one of the most brutal terrorist groups known in the past four decades, a group which appears to be gaining strength and which may be seeking to enlarge its area of military operations (La Republica, August 5). In Peru, the remnants of the Maoist Shining Path have turned to cocaine production to fund themselves, including their campaign to overthrow the government of Peru. This makes SL a multi-edged weapon aimed at not only Peruvian national security, but that of Latin America and the United States as well. Without even pulling a trigger, SL continues to contribute to the multi-billion dollar annual drain on the U.S. economy.

Answer 2

Venezuela´s right of freedom... or it´s democracy death? and how come in such a rich country people still die of starvation while others travel the world all expenses included