...Bronte Barnes 30. 4. 2016 Spanish 1 Guatemala Guatemala is country located in central American, surrounded by the waters of the Pacific and Caribbean. Its name comes from two Spanish meaning “the snake eating bird” and “land of the forest” which is derived in 1523, from one of the Mayan dialects spoken by indigenous people at the time of the of Spanish Conquest. Although it is still used by outsiders as well as citizens today, many descendants of the original still prefer to Identify themselves by he names of their specific language dialects instead. Persons of mixed or non-indigenous race and heritage may be called Ladino, a term that today indicates adherence to Western, as opposed to indigenous, culture patterns, and may be applied to acculturated Indians, as well as others. A small group of African–Americans, known as Garifuna, lives on the Atlantic coast, but their culture is more closely related to those found in other Caribbean nations than to the cultures of Guatemala itself (Richard Adams). The national culture was also influenced by it’s arrivals of different ethnic, such as Germans, Europeans and etc. This made the Country rich but also created histories of violence and wars. Unfortunately this help make the country poor. Hundreds of years ago, the Mayan Indian and other tribe that lived in villages and mountains made gorgeous clothing and textiles. Guatemala is also a country of tradition, and many Indians still wears the traditional costumes. Although there...
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...TABLE OF CONTENTS PHYSICAL FORCES …………………………………………………........……... p. 3 ECONOMIC & SOCIOECONOMIC FORCES ...………………………...........… p. 4 SOCIOCULTURAL FORCES …………………………………………........…..... p. 5 COMPETITIVE & DISTRIBUTIVE FORCES …………………………...........… p. 6 MARKETING & MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT …………………….........… p. 8 APPENDIX ……………………………………………………………........…….. p.9-11 BIBLIOGRAPHY …………………………………………………………............ p. 12 PHYSICAL FORCES Location: Next door neighbor to the huge market that will be created under the North American Free Trade Agreement: Mexico, United States, Canada (with 360 million consumers), and member of the Central American market (with 30 million consumers). This geographic proximity substantially lowers time and costs of communications and transportation and makes a "quick response " framework possible. Political Relationship: Congressional, municipal, and first-round presidential elections took place on September 9, 2007. The final round of presidential elections took place on November 4, 2007. Inauguration for the new president and the new Congress took place on January 14, 2008. The next presidential elections are scheduled for September 2011. Common and violent crime, aggravated by a legacy of violence and vigilante justice, presents a serious challenge. Impunity remained a major problem, primarily because democratic institutions, including those responsible for the administration of justice, have developed only a limited capacity...
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...Guatemala has one of the highest homicide rates in the world resulting the underlying motives and patterns throughout society, one of these is gender based violence. Guatemala is seen as one of the most dangerous places to inhabit, especially for women. During the Guatemalan Civil War in the 60s, enslaving of indigenous women was rather common along with rape being used as a weapon. In 1996 there was an agreement between insurgents and the government. Society was highly impacted after the war and those same acts that were used during war occurred so often, that they were eventually entrenched into the culture Guatemala. Therefore, the consequences due to the country’s history has highly impacted the treatment of women in Guatemala.The word...
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...In 1953 Guatemala was in the midst of having democracy, when the CIA came and took it all away just like they had to Iran. President Eisenhower, John Foster Dulles and Allen Dulles came to the conclusion that the democratic government is actually Communist, therefore they must shut it down. Guillermo Toriello, the Guatemalan Foreign Minister could not understand how the Unites States was categorizing Guatemala as a communist country so he came up with his own thesis. Guillermo Toriello quotes “The United States was categorizing “as ‘communism’ every manifestation of nationalism or economic independence, and desire for social progress, any intellectual curiosity, and any interest in progressive liberal reform” (Killing Hope 73) This is what...
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...Green ANT 450 Professor Legg Malnutrition in Guatemala Guatemala is a Country in Central America right underneath Mexico. Its true name is the Republic of Guatemala. Guatemala consists of many indigenous Mayan people. It has a very heavy Spanish influence. Mayans are called the indigenous people as opposed to the westernized Ladino’s that have European blood in them and usually live in a more urbanized areas. More than half the Guatemalan nation is composed of indigenous Mayan Indians. The national language is Spanish. The five main Mayan languages are Quichí, Mam, Qanjobal, Chol, and Yucateca (Nacie L., 2011). In addition to these five main languages there are 21 dialects that branch off of these There are many factors that contribute to the extremely high rates of malnutrition in the country of Guatemala. Poverty, socioeconomic status, and education level all play a part. The disadvantaged Guatemalan is considered indigenous. Much racism goes on between indigenous and non-indigenous “Ladino’s.” Ladinos mainly rule the country (BBC, 2012). The amount of education is directly correlated with the amount of money made. The per capita GDP of Guatemala is $3,177 ranked 16 out of 19 in all of the Latin American Countries (Edwards, 2002). Guatemala has an approximate population of 14,027, 000. The life expectancy for men is 66 years old and for women 77 years old. Guatemala has the largest economy in Central America but it also has the lowest growth rates of human development...
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...Guatemala is a country located in Central America. It has a population of about 15.47 million and the size of 42,043 square miles. Guatemala has many economic and social challenges. Its problems continue to grow. They have the fifth highest murder rate of any country in the world, and seventy five percent of its population are living below the poverty line. Children that are raised in Guatemala are accustomed to the idea that guns are normal, whether it is for protection or violence. “The number of serious crimes that go on, causes people to be afraid and to deem it necessary to carry weapons, like guns. For example, at local gas stations a security guard carrying a gun at the entrance to protect against the theft and crime that goes on (Elbein 1). Children may be getting accustomed to this, but they do not desire to live like this. Many of these children want to have a job that they can earn more than minimum wage. Unfortunately, for the majority of the children that is an unobtainable goal. This is why many children choose to leave the country. They want to live in a country where they are not struggling for every dollar, and they are not in constant danger. The consequences of the next generation of children emigrating could turn into a serious issue, as a result the population of...
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...Following is a annotated bibliography of the secondary sources I have already read on the subject: Catholic Institute for International Relations and Latin America Bureau. Guatemala, Never Again! (London: Orbis Books, 1999). This book is a compilation of eye-witness testimonies from the Guatemalan Civil War. Written by archbishop Juan Gerardi, who was assassinated after the publication, the extensive book outlines the war crimes committed by the military throughout the war and the effect the conflict has had on the indigenous population. Containing several testimonies from victims in the Huehuetenango district, the book will serve as the foundational historical text for my oral history of the same region. Harms, Patricia. “Stumbling Our Way to the Mark: Guatemalan Mennonites in the Era of Ríos Montt, 1980-1984.” Journal of Mennonite Studies 32 (2014): 115-138....
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...As a matter of scholarship, civil wars lack the extensive breadth and volume of study that interstate conflict enjoys in international relations. This is especially surprising considering the remarkable longevity and death toll associated with intrastate wars. The Republic of Guatemala, a post-colonial representative democracy, is the most populous Central American country; incidentally, this nation of sixteen and a half million people have been wrought with the military and socio-political disputes provoked by the ethnic and socio-economic status of its citizens. The resulting civil war had been one of the most deadly and enduring military contests on the American continent. The fighting between the government and rebel groups lasted over...
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...Nicole Fano Dr. Barrett World Civilizations: Latin America 21 Oct 2013 Paper One: Guatemala According to World-O-Meters, a real time world statistics website, there are more than seven billion people in the world. Is that not incredible? Over seven billion people. Yet, most of us will never truly or try to understand all the different types of cultures or their history that make up the total population in the world. Being a young lady who is half Filipino and Italian, it has always interested me how different the Filipino and Italian cultures are when comparing the two. These differences range from the food to mannerisms and traditions. However, there is one thing in common with these two very different cultures, they have a history of how they came to be. In order to truly understand all types of people, we must take the time to look at their history and learn about it. In this paper, I’ve chosen to take a deeper, more in-depth look at Guatemala and the ways people lived prior to the 1800s in terms of transculturation, hegemony, and the Columbian Exchange. “Transculturation” is the merging and converging of cultures. According to Maureen Shea, author of Culture and Customs of Guatemala, when Christopher Columbus arrived, it was “an encounter between European and Mesoamerican worlds” (2). The Europeans had arrived to establish “dominance while the Mesoamericans fiercely resisted the invaders, especially initially”. However, they found it “advantageous to acculturate...
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...In this paper I will be arguing the importance for development efforts to specifically address the needs indigenous populations to promote sustainable livelihoods, while preserving their indigenous identities and rights.. These topics will be explored through a brief examination of the history on Guatemalan rights and discrimination, and through examining the evolution of corporate development efforts, NGO work and their involvement with the Maya. This paper will also discuss criticisms of current models. Key Words: Development, Indigenous Rights, Sustainable Livelihoods The Evolution of Economic and Rights-Based Development for the Indigenous Maya of Guatemala It is well established that indigenous populations tend to be disproportionately...
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...overview of the textile industries in two emerging countries: Guatemala and India. The document analyses, compares and contrast the differences in the institutional structures of both countries and offers specific details and analysis of the textile industries for local and international businesses. Guatemala Republic of Guatemala is located in Central America bordered by Mexico to the North, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, and Belize to the North East Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast. The country is mountainous with small desert and sand dune patches, having many hills filled with people, except for the south coastal area and the vast northern lowlands of Petén department. Two mountain chains enter Guatemala from west to east, dividing the country into three major regions: the highlands, where the mountains are located; the Pacific coast, south of the mountains; and the Petén region, north of the mountains. All major cities are located in the highlands and Pacific coast regions; by comparison, Petén is sparsely populated. These three regions vary in climate, elevation, and landscape, providing dramatic contrasts between hot and humid tropical lowlands and colder and drier highland peaks. Volcán Tajumulco, at 4,220 meters, is the highest point in the Central American states. Demographics Guatemala is a country of youth; 70% of its population is less than thirty years old. The capital city, Guatemala, is located in the geographical heart of the country and...
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...privileges of the oppressed natives of Guatemala. When he was thirty-eight years old, Father Gregory Schaffer, whom I traveled with on a mission trip to San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala— in July of 2011— who, had helped Father Gregory with the missions, made the self-sacrificing journey of walking from St. Paul, MN to Guatemala, which is approximately 3,000 miles. He made this difficult trip for the sole purpose of raising money to aid his project of helping the poor of Guatemala. The natives, or Mayans, lived in inhumane conditions such as dirt-floored huts made of tin with no electricity or clean water. Father Schaffer wanted to help these people so greatly, that he was willing to sacrifice the comforts of living in the United States to live with and like the people he was determined to help. The Mayans had been oppressed by a dictatorial government for years, which had badly harmed their environment and kept them in a constant state of fear. In the midst of these problems, Father Schaffer came to offer help to the poverty-afflicted peoples. Father Schaffer's true courage to stand up for the poor of Guatemala was put to the test, when, in the 1980's, there were armed campaigns pointed at the natives of Guatemala. Even though he knew that he could be killed at any time for helping the people of Guatemala, Father Schaffer remained with the people he had come to love. He was in an especially dangerous position, since he was aiding the innocent of Guatemala as well as being a Catholic priest...
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...A title is one of the most difficult things to decide upon when writing a book. It has to encompass the meaning of everything that has been written in one short word, sentence, or phrase. An excellent example of this is in the literary work of Bitter Fruit: The story of the American Coup in Guatemala, by Stephen Schlesinger and Stephen Kinzer, as it discusses the leading up to, during, and aftereffects of the American coup and the supposed role that United Fruit played in influencing America’s involvement. One of the main arguments that the authors argue is that the American coup was a turning point in Guatemalan History and has influenced the view of Guatemalans towards America today; and rightfully so. Schlesinger and Kinzer wrote the book in the most informational and unbiased way possible. Throughout the book, there is not much seen in regards to a favoring side or viewpoint. If anything, it was written with the intention of informing and educating others about the America Coup and how it has changed and influenced Guatemala into what it is today....
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...I was conceived in Guatemala in a city called, Guatemala City. Life in Guatemala is hard which is the reason my folks brought me into the United States when I was eight months old. A portion of the things that make life in Guatemala hard is the brutality. Nonetheless, Guatemala has a lot of dedicated men, ladies, and youngsters who normally get compelled to start working as soon as they can walk. In any case, not at all like numerous different nations, Guatemala has a gigantic crime rate. I care about the innocent hard working people that live in Guatemala that get threatened to be killed if they do not pay a certain amount of money at a certain amount of time. The people who get targeted are famous athletes, small business owners, and people...
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...Universidad Francisco Marroquín ¿Es la Ciudad de Guatemala una Ciudad? Facultad de Arquitectura Consejo Facultad de Arquitectura Manuel Alejandro López Quinto Seminario de la Ciudad Privado de Historia Carne 20090257 Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala Junio de 2014 ¿Es la Ciudad de Guatemala una Ciudad? Resumen La mente del hombre es tan poderosa que es capaz de idear y crear. El logro más importante del hombre ha sido la capacidad de asociarse y trabajar por beneficio propio, ayudando de igual forma a los demás. Como resultado de una cooperación social se ha generado un espacio prospero, la ciudad. La ciudad ha permito que el hombre interactúe, y comparta ideas. Este espacio ha hecho que las condiciones de vida del hombre sean mejores. Además, la libertad del hombre ha permitido que decida que necesita y a través del libre mercado asigne su riqueza. Es necesario que se cuestione este espacio para saber sus virtudes y debilidades que presente actualmente, como por ejemplo la Ciudad de Guatemala. El siguiente ensayo cuestiona ¿Es la Ciudad de Guatemala una Ciudad? Se expondrán los factores que describan este espacio y como estos afectan a sus habitantes. El poder de crear e idear La capacidad más poderosa del hombre libre es el crear e idear. Cuando una idea logra captar la mente, esta es difícil de eliminar; por lo que cuando un concepto se adopta, es casi imposible de cambiar o modificar el mismo. A lo largo de los siglos, el hombre ha ...
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