All Flashcards
What was the aim of Spanish colonization?
To spread Catholicism, which still influences education, healthcare, and social services.
What is a key characteristic of Latin America's income distribution?
It is one of the most unequal regions globally.
What is the significance of the Cuban Revolution?
It established socialism in Cuba in 1959, aiming to reduce poverty and inequality.
What is a major impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spanish-speaking countries?
Increased poverty, inequality, and famine.
What is a contemporary religious conflict in some Spanish-speaking countries?
The rise of Evangelical Protestantism challenges the Catholic Church, leading to political competition.
How do weak institutions affect economic growth in Latin America?
Young democracies often have weak political institutions, slowing economic growth.
How does corruption impact infrastructure in Latin America?
Corruption is a major cause of poor infrastructure, hindering economic growth and reducing quality of life.
What policies did the Cuban government focus on after the revolution?
Reducing poverty and inequality, and improving access to healthcare and education.
What challenges did Cuba face after the fall of the Soviet Union?
Significant economic issues, which Cuba has attempted to mitigate through various policies.
What is the role of Catholicism in Spanish-speaking countries?
Catholicism has historically influenced and continues to shape education, healthcare, and social services.
What is the meaning of 'Desigualdad'?
Inequality
What is the meaning of 'Instituciones débiles'?
Weak institutions
What is the meaning of 'Infraestructura'?
Infrastructure
What is the meaning of 'Desarrollo económico'?
Economic development
What is the meaning of 'Religión'?
Religion
What is the meaning of 'Catolicismo'?
Catholicism
What is the meaning of 'Cristianismo'?
Christianity
What is the meaning of 'Sistema de salud'?
Healthcare system
What is the meaning of 'Colonización'?
Colonization
What is the meaning of 'Revolución'?
Revolution
What is the meaning of 'Socialismo'?
Socialism
What is the meaning of 'Retos económicos y políticos'?
Economic and political challenges
What is the meaning of 'Ideología'?
Ideology
What is the meaning of 'Desigualdad'?
Inequality
What is the meaning of 'Instituciones débiles'?
Weak institutions
What is the meaning of 'Infraestructura'?
Infrastructure
What is the meaning of 'Desarrollo económico'?
Economic development
What is the meaning of 'Religión'?
Religion
What is the meaning of 'Catolicismo'?
Catholicism
What is the meaning of 'Cristianismo'?
Christianity
What is the meaning of 'Sistema de salud'?
Healthcare system
What is the meaning of 'Colonización'?
Colonization
What is the meaning of 'Revolución'?
Revolution
What is the meaning of 'Socialismo'?
Socialism
What is the meaning of 'Retos económicos y políticos'?
Economic and political challenges
What is the meaning of 'Ideología'?
Ideology