G12: The Cold War and the Americas: Impact on the Americas

Dr Tanya Harmer of the London School of Economics examines the impact of the Cold War on Latin America.

1953-1992

Less than a decade after U.S. troops were withdrawn from Vietnam, the United States became deeply involved in Central America.

The Cold War in Latin America had marked consequences for the region’s political and
economic evolution

this region experienced profound changes at social, economic and political levels. It was characterized by accelerated processes of economic growth, but at the same time, it was a unique time of intensification of violent conflict and deepening of the levels of inequality.

While focusing on reconciliation, contains considerable information about the impact of the Cold War.

During the 1970s and 80s, eight US-backed military dictatorships jointly plotted the cross-border kidnap, torture, and murder of hundreds of their political opponents.

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