Public Lecture: Introduction to Latin American Society and Culture
On Thursday, 5 November, from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., an English-language guest lecture will take place in room N-307 as part of the course Introduction to Latin American Society and Culture. The lecture is open to everyone interested.
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iCal calendarGuest lecturer Rodrigo Aguilar Benignos of the Council on Foreign Relations will discuss Latin America’s current political situation, as well as the broader forces shaping the region’s future.
What direction is Latin American politics taking following the recent elections in Brazil and Colombia? How will the United States’ new Monroe Doctrine shape its relations with the region? What role will China’s growing influence, organized crime, changes in the labour market and the climate crisis play in Latin America’s development?
The lecturer will analyse the balance between left- and right-wing forces, Mexico’s geopolitical position, and the review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Read more about the guest lecturer here
Contact: Mele Pesti, Lecturer in Latin American Studies (TLU School of Humanities), mele.pesti@tlu.ee