The Present and Future of

Latin America

Lots of natural resources

Seven Mile BeachSeven Mile BeachNegrilNegril

JamaicaJamaica

Tobago CaysTobago Cays

Windward IslandsWindward Islands

Beaches in Costa Rica

PROBLEMS

Houses in Latin America

Poverty

High Population Density/overcrowded

Population pyramid - Latin America (1995 and 2025)

                                                                                                                   

Drugs/Corruption

South America has some of the most notoriously bad prisons in the world! Known for poor conditions, riots, corruption, many are run by gangs who control every aspect of existence.

HEADLINE: Chiquita admits to paying Colombia terroristsBanana company agrees to $25 million fine for paying AUC for protection

Lack of Healthcare

Lack of education

Lack of good/useable farmland/deforestation

Lack of government protection/regulations

-no child labor laws

-few laws protecting rainforest

-little to no labor laws

-no minimum wage

Lack of Education

Lack of Healthcare

Drugs/Corruption

Deforestation

Overcrowded

Poverty

Lack of Government Regulation

The Future of Latin America

-Funding to improve agricultural methods and technology

Hydroelectric Power -Angel Falls (3,212ft high)

Tourism