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Unit 3 – Latin America

Unit 3 – Latin America. Governments . Latin American Governments. All countries have their own government Focus in this unit on Cuba Puerto Rico Mexico Venezuela Haiti Panama . Republic of Cuba. Unitary Government – one strong central govt. that controls smaller units.

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Unit 3 – Latin America

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  1. Unit 3 – Latin America Governments

  2. Latin American Governments • All countries have their own government • Focus in this unit on • Cuba • Puerto Rico • Mexico • Venezuela • Haiti • Panama

  3. Republic of Cuba • Unitary Government – one strong central govt. that controls smaller units. • One political party allowed in Cuba – Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) since 1959 • Communist dictatorship – citizens DO NOT elect the president • President is appointed by National Assembly of People’s Power • Citizen’s can vote for candidates in the National Assembly, BUT (PCC) chooses candidates…see how that works??? • LET’S LOOK AGAIN

  4. Who’s in control each step??? Step 1Step 2 Step 3 President is appointed by members of the National Assembly Public can only vote on those candidates chosen by the PCC PCC chooses the only candidates that can run for the National Assembly

  5. Cuba Fidel • Communist • Current President – Raul Castro, Fidel’s brother • Suffrage rights – Men and women @ 16 • Govt. controls nearly all aspects of life • Little opportunity to own private property • Large govt. and controls all businesses, Raul factories, and farms. • Govt. does not like to trade internationally so many shortages on foreign-made products • rationed foods ex: rice and meat • Motor Oil • School Supplies – chalk, books, paper, etc. Raul

  6. Puerto Rico • Government – Republic • It is a self-governing commonwealth of the United States. A territory that runs itself politically, but is associated with another country. • 3 branches: • Executive • Chief of State – President of US • Head of state is a Governor - Alejandro Padilla • Elected every 4 years • Legislative • Senate and House of Reps (bicameral) • Elected every 4 years • Judicial • Court system

  7. Puerto Ricans vs. US Citizens • Puerto Ricans • Are US citizens • Have their own flag, but do fly US flag • Use US currency • Do pay taxes • Use the US postal service • Have their own Constitution • Can join US military • Have their own Olympic team • Have their own Miss Universe • Can NOT vote if they live on the island • Have NO representation in Congress • Do NOT file federal income taxes (unless they work for fed. Govt)

  8. Mexico • Federal Republic – government is divided between the central government & state governments • Presidential Democracy – citizens elect President who serves 1 – six year term. • Can also elect members of Congress • Current President - Enrique Peña Nieto • 3 branches of government • 31 States • Citizens enjoy many freedoms, including right to vote • Suffrage @ 18

  9. Venezuela…THEN • United Socialist Party – believe the govt. should own and control the means of producing goods. • President - Hugo Chavez 1999-2013 • Mentor Fidel Castro (Cuba) • Loved by poor • Set up social programs, clinics, • Hated by middle and upper class • Nationalized land and industries • Venezuela and US relations – disagree with political policies • But…there are trading benefits …especially OIL for US!

  10. Venezuela…NOW • Federal republic – central & state govts. • President – elected by public, secret ballots • Current – Nicolas Maduro • Relations with US • US trying to improve with new regime • States • 23 states • 311 islands

  11. Republic of Haiti • Republic – 3 branches • Executive • President – Michel Martelly (elected 5 yr. term) • Prime Minister - Laurent Lamothe(appointed) • Cabinet (appointed by Pres. and PM) • Legislative • Senate and Chamber of Deputies(elected) • Judicial • Supreme Court • Poorest country in Western Hemisphere Pres. on right

  12. Panama • 1983 – 1989 - Manuel Noreiga ruled as dictator • Currently - Constitutional Democracy • President - Ricardo Martinelli • 3 branches • Multiparty system • Panama Canal • Built 1904-1914 and owned by US • 1999 US returned control to Panama • $5.2 billion project to expand canal

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