1. By: Miguel Cardenas Modern Latin America

2. Latin American expected economic growth rate is at about 5.7% for 2010 and 4% in 2011. As of 2010 the population was estimated to be more than 590 million people. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km Latin America

3. The Latin American war were the various revolutions that took place during the late 18th and early 19th centuries and resulted in the creation of a number of independent countries in Latin America. Haitian Revolution, which lasted from 1791 to 1804. Latin America

4. Britain was involve in every way in latin America the only thing that it dint want a part of was in politics. Latin America struggled to get stability. Britain played a big role in Latin America. Britain and Latin America

5. Haiti was the first black republic in the hemisphere. Mexico and Central and South America became independent nations. Freedom cause many cultural changes. Latin Americas Freedom

6. Brazil Brazil is the largest exporters of sugar coffee and soy. Agriculture only makes up 10% of Brazil. Brazil has a strong trade with china. The Second World

7. In 2006 Oaxaca underwent harsh conflict and inner city violence. The violence did not stop until the arrest of Flavio Sosa. Polleros started to smuggle immigrants into the US. Mexico has help and hurt the US The second world

8. The United States produced enough oil to supply it's own demand until 1970. Oil prices are going to remain high. America needs oil. If America dosent fix these problem its always going to continue to have oil problems.. The second World

9. Argentina has become a geopolitical case that cant stand its own two feet. Not a lot of people want to invest in this country due to its problems. Argentina has a lot of rivals. The second world

10. Born: August 12, 1911 in Mexico City, Mexico Death: April 20, 1993 in Mexico City, Mexico A small man with big ears, a distinctive mustache, pants that never stayed up, and a jaunty little cap cocked upon his eternally mussed hair, comic actor Cantinflas is beloved throughout the Spanish-speaking world and considered the Mexican Charlie Chaplin. Cantinflas

11. Salma Hayek has been acting on TV and in films since the late 80's. She's making a name for herself in front of the camera and behind it, moving from starring in films to producing and directing. At the age of 23, Hayek landed the title role in Teresa (1989), a successful Mexican telenovela that made her a star in Mexico. born September 2, 1966) is a Mexican actress, director and producer. She is one of the most prominent Mexican figures in Hollywood. She received a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her role as Frida Kahlo in the movie Frida. Salma Hayek