South American History

Banana Wars article hero image showing U.S. military presence in Latin America
The Banana Wars: U.S. Military Interventions in Central America and the Caribbean
The term "Banana Wars" refers to a series of U.S. military interventions in Central America…
Drawing of María Remedios del Valle, the “Mother of the Homeland,” Afro-Argentine icon of independence and resilience.
María Remedios del Valle: Afro-Argentine Heroine of Independence
María Remedios del Valle, an Afro-Argentine woman born in Buenos Aires around 1768, emerged as…
Atahualpa, the last Incan emperor, a powerful figure in Latinx indigenous history
Atahualpa: The Last Emperor of the Inca Empire
Atahualpa, born around 1502, was the last Inca emperor, ruling over a vast empire that…
Image related to historical Latin American military movements during the 20th century
The War of the Triple Alliance: South America’s Devastating Conflict
The War of the Triple Alliance (1864–1870), also known as the Paraguayan War, stands as…
Construction of the Panama Canal, a monumental engineering project that transformed global trade routes
The Construction of the Panama Canal: A Landmark Engineering Feat with Global Impact
The completion of the Panama Canal in 1914 marked the culmination of one of history's…
Chilean Army in action, showcasing the military influence in Latin American geopolitics
The War of the Pacific (1879–1884): Chile’s Conflict with Peru and Bolivia
The War of the Pacific, spanning from 1879 to 1884, was a pivotal conflict in…
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494), dividing the New World between Spain and Portugal, influencing Latin American history
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494): Dividing the New World Between Spain and Portugal
The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed on June 7, 1494, was a pivotal agreement between Spain…
Operation Condor, a covert program during the 1970s in Latin America aimed at suppressing political dissent
Operation Condor: The Secret U.S.-Backed Campaign of Terror in Latin America
Operation Condor Cold War Latin America refers to a secret transnational campaign of political repression…