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Open Veins of Latin America

Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent

Book • 1971

Eduardo Galeano

In 'Open Veins of Latin America', Eduardo Galeano explores the history of Latin America through the lens of colonialism, imperialism, and dependency theory.

He argues that the region's underdevelopment is a result of centuries of exploitation by European and North American powers.

The book is a powerful critique of capitalism and its effects on Latin America, weaving historical facts with vivid imagery to create a compelling narrative.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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Chris Hayes

as a model for the U.S.'s approach to Latin American policy.

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Chris Hayes

as a great book about American Imperialism in Latin America.

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Rudyard Lynch

as a book that presents a Marxist perspective on Latin American poverty.

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Recommended by Andre, for understanding colonialism and imperialism through a historical materialist lens.

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Mentioned in reference to the history of extractivism in Bolivia and Latin America.

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Mark Goodale

, written by Eduardo Galeano, it discusses Latin America's history of entanglement with global extractivist economies.

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Jon Stewart

when talking about Hugo Chavez handing Obama a book.

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Jayme Poisson

as a book handed to Barack Obama by Hugo Chavez, it tracks the history of Western imperialism and colonization in the region.

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John Leguizamo

as a book that changed his life, providing him with knowledge about Latin American history.

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Aviva Chomsky

in relation to how capitalism has impacted Latin America.

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Abigail Hall

as a good starting point for understanding US interventions in Latin America.

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