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The aim is to analyze political, economic, and media developments in Latin America through various case studies.

June 8, 2026

Latin America

Key Points

The aim is to analyze political, economic, and media developments in Latin America through various case studies.
Reviews multiple publications that examine Brazil's dictatorship, critical press in Mexico, and China's investment in the region.
Includes detailed case studies and discussions surrounding energy transitions and foreign investments.
Highlights the impact of Brazil's political history on current governance and social issues.
Documents the evolution of a critical press in Mexico affecting public discourse since the 1980s.
Explores the implications of China's investments in Latin America and the market dynamics of lithium extraction.

Abstract

Lula: A People’s President and the Fight for Brazil’s FutureAndre Pagliarini. Cambridge: Polity, 2025. £15. 99. 240 pp. Dictatorship Across Borders: Brazil, Chile, and the South American Cold WarMila Burns. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press, 2025. 29. 95. 258 pp. China’s Overseas Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean: Debates and New Case StudiesEnrique Dussel Peters, ed. Boulder, CO: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2026. 39. 95. 237 pp. Mexican Watchdogs: The Rise of a Critical Press Since the 1980sAndrew Paxman. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press, 2025. £34. 95. 380 pp. Extracting the Future: Lithium in an Era of Energy TransitionMark Goodale. Oakland, CA: University of California Press, 2025. £25. 00/29. 95. 304 pp.

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