Essays on Colombia

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Colombia es un país grande y está ubicado en la zona noroeste de América del Sur. La capital de Colombia es Bogotá, y está localizada en el centro del país. Con una población de 8.776.009 habitantes, la capital de Colombia es la ciudad más grande y poblada del país, y es el centro económico, cultural, industrial y turístico de Colombia.
El español es la idioma oficial de Colombia, y es hablada por unos 43 Continue reading...

Columbia is a country that lies on the coast of South America right next to Panama City. The country had earlier been under the colonization of the Spanish people around the year 1499. The country had a long history under the Spanish colonizers before they achieved their independence in the year 1819. After colonization and acquiring its independence, the country experienced many internal conflicts whereby there was instability in the country. However, the conflicts experienced have had a reasonable decrease over the last one decade. Columbia was one of the first countries to acquire independence and have a constitution Continue reading...

Colombia is a country that is located in South America along the coastlines of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Much of the culture practiced in this country can be traced back to Spain following the Spanish invasion during the colonial times. It is for this reason that the national language of this country is Spanish, and their religious affiliation is Roman Catholic. Its capital city is Bogota. Even so, there are a few indigenous languages spoken by indigenous people found around the Amazonian basin, but English is also used in the major cities. Culture here is rich and diverse Continue reading...

U.S. flower growers induce congress to snip imports
Colombia has a comparative advantage over California in the production of cut flowers. It is because the total cost of production of the flowers in Colombia is lower compared to the costs incurred in California for the production of the same quantity of flowers. The labor costs in Colombia ensure that the available capital can be used to secure more workers thereby boosting the production levels. Also, Colombia has an advantage owing to the favorable climate that prevails in the country and goes a long mile in the reduction of other Continue reading...

Emeralds are gleaming green gemstones that were once said -- by no less than the Hindu Vedas -- to give good luck, as well as having healing qualities. They were coveted during India's Gupta Empire, and are still coveted today by people all over the world. Today, the main producer of emerald quartz and gemstones is South America. Countries such as Colombia and Brazil are producing more of the gemstone than ever before (Norman, 1995, internet).
Initially constructed in 1599, The Crown of the Andes is one of the most striking -- and recognizable -- pieces of regalia containing Continue reading...

Death squads are special armed forces that are involved in the killings of people without legal notice. These squads are also responsible for the forced disappearance of individuals. These death squads often operate with the objective of political repression, genocide, or revolutionary terror. The individuals who are involved in killing people or forcefully kidnapping them often hide their true identities. It is essential for the killers to camouflage or hide their true identity in order to avoid accountability. It is not uncommon or unheard of for these informal groups to be associated with military dictators or police forces. However, Continue reading...

A nation’s environmental connections and geographical location affects so much of its points of development. Relatively, for a nation like Columbia, such condition of developmental chaos has been evident especially in the manner by which the nation tries to survive its battle against drug production and distribution in the country. When a country is surrounded by various countries and when some cities are near each other, will they have similar culture and traditions? Also, will they have some illegal issue when they have various borders? I hypothesized that the cities near each other by the border lane would Continue reading...

This report was elaborated to evaluate the incentives for private sector growth and business opportunities in Colombia. The country has been chosen not only because is one of the best positioned economies in the region, but also has lots of underdeveloped areas where a solid international company could have a great impact on the communities located there. Nonetheless, given that Colombia is still on its way to full economic development, this report will evaluate demographic, cultural, political and institutional factors to determine the main elements that could constrain business growth in order to help the company make informed decisions Continue reading...

Fall II 2013

Introduction
The culture that I have selected to study is Colombian culture. The culture in Colombia is influenced by many other cultures and this is the reason why it is so diverse and exceptionally colorful. It can be said that the culture represented in the Colombian society is an amalgamation of Spanish and African cultures. The Spanish influences can be found because of the colonization by the Spanish in the historical times. The African cultural representation in Colombian culture is found because of the slave trading. Slavery was a common practice in the past when Colombia was not a Continue reading...

The United States and Colombia entered into a free trade agreement known as the U.S - Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, which was signed on November 22, 2006, went into effect on May 5, 2012. The trade agreement eliminated tariffs removed tariffs on more than 80 percent of U.S. exports of industrial and consumer exports to Colombia (Blaha & Anglin 2012). There are plans in place to remove the remaining tariffs in a period of 10 years. The main aim of the agreement is to ensure order in trade and other economic activities. This resulted into elimination of trade barriers that Continue reading...

For many years, Colombia has been embroiled in conflict. The conflict is many-faceted, with complex social and economic issues driving the conflict forward. The most recent iteration of the conflict began in 2002, and continues today as a conflict between the internationally-recognized legitimate government of Colombia and a variety of guerilla groups, notably the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (often abbreviated as FARC and ELN respectively). However, the conflict has truly been going on since 1964 (Neuman, 2002). When a country is embroiled in conflict for so many years, it suffers many adverse consequences Continue reading...

Introduction

The nature of underdevelopment in poor countries has been one of the contentious social issues in recent times. Each country has its own version as to why it is underdeveloped. Colombia is a third world country and is ranked amongst the underdeveloped countries in the world. Being located in Latin America, Colombia borders other third world countries like Brazil and Venezuela. However, it is illogical to assume that the general problems that are associated with underdevelopment in Latin America are a replica of underdevelopment in Colombia. The following research and discussion offers insightful information Continue reading...

a. Pablo Escobar’s history of violence led to his ascension towards the leadership of the Medellin cartel. The lack of law and order in the Colombian countryside – where much of the drug trade has been going on, provided a favorable environment for Escobar’s brand of violence. He started rising through the ranks of the Medellin cartel when he traded drugs with then-cartel leader Fabio Restrepo. With the knowledge that he is taken too lightly for looking like a “street criminal” in the eyes of the cartel, his notoriety for violence soon enabled him Continue reading...

I. FACTUAL SUMMARY
Griselda Blanco, a.k.a. “The Cocaine Godmother”, was a woman whose crime reign was unprecedented in American history. She was truly the godmother of the of the cocaine racket in the United States during the 70s and 80s. She practically pioneered the cocaine trade in Miami, and not only that, she even ordered over 200 homicides in California, Colombia, Florida and New York (Matt). For decades, Blanco has also been credited by the media and law enforcement as the pioneer of the motorcycle assassination technique that she imported from Colombia to South Florida. The authorities accuse Blanco Continue reading...

International Media Policy

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Aspects such as globalization, continuous technological breakthrough, the state of conflict, the visible separation between the West and the East, or Occidentalism and orientalism, which intensify the discussion about otherness and emphasize the racial hate speeches define the nowadays media context. Currently mass media negotiates its role in this environment, defined by the above-mentioned social coordinates. Because globalization entered the social normality, mass media followed the game imposed by this social movement and applied a globalized media discourse, sustained by the available technological innovations that allow for the rapid dissemination of media content throughout the world due to Continue reading...

Introduction

The social problem discussed in the paper is about drug and alcohol abuse in Colombia. A large population of the citizens of Colombia is under the influence of drug and alcohol abuse. The problem is common on the major towns and cities and the mostly affected population is of the young people. Drug and alcohol abuse is a social problem that has made the Colombian government to intervene and try to look for the possible solutions to the problem. The social problem has lead to both short term and immediate effects and also presents major consequences that are dangerous Continue reading...

Members of missionary orders spearheaded the churches’ evangelization of Native Americans in the 16th century. Who were these missionaries? Whose side were they on European or the American original peoples and why? Elaborate and provide examples.
In the 16th century, there were a number of missionaries who spearheaded the churches’ evangelization of Native Americans. The time of the age of exploration, the Europeans realized that there are many people with different cultures especially in America. This is what caused missionaries to be sent in order to spread Christianity. Most the missionaries were sent by some of the countries that Continue reading...

The State Of Unemployment In Colombia And Its Economic Effects

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Latin American countries have been undergoing testing times in terms of economy and public welfare. Colombia is one such country that is facing severe challenges with its economy. One of the most pressing issues facing the country of Colombia is that of unemployment. Colombia is probably best known for its drug producing mafia. Its infamy impacts tourism and trade, despite Colombia being the second largest producer of coffee in the world. The unemployment, especially Continue reading...

The use of cocaine can be traced back to an approximated period of three millennia before the coming of Christ. The Incas of the Andes consumed the drug as a way of surviving in the highlands that were characterized by thin air and low pressure. While the drug has one among the longest histories among natural intoxicants, it is generally recognized as the most potent and hazardous stimulant of natural characteristics. Today, cocaine is arguably one among the most profitable drug in the global black market. While this is the case, the drug trade is valued at $110 billion. Continue reading...

Introduction

Human rights relate to regarding people as those who hold entitlements that would protect their life, liberty and property through a series of reassuring institutional constructs. Indeed, without due regard to human rights, disorder is expected to prevail not only domestically, but also internationally. With that, the United Nations (UN) stands as the main organization that provides a covenant for all nations to recognize human rights standardized under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). To ensure that the rights of every person in the world with regard to their life, liberty and property stands as the prime mandate Continue reading...

Everyone suffers from guilt sometime in their life while some people suffer these bitter feelings for a lifetime. Guilt is a bothered conscience that occurs when a person commits an offense, crime or violates a moral standard or code. It is associated with the beliefs of what is right and wrong, moral and immoral. A person’s guilt not only affects his/her own life but also the lives of everyone involved. This particular emotion is the subject of my analysis in which I have chosen to evaluate the novel, “Chronicle of a Death Foretold” written by a Colombian writer, Continue reading...

Since the liberation in the 1990s, Columbia has offered national treatment for foreign investors. A wide range of controls and remittance of capital and profit was also improved and foreign investment was initiated in most sectors. Usually, foreign investment does not need prior authorization, except when developed in the restricted regions. Although investments involving sensitive sectors are subject to prior approval, foreign investors are treated as domestic investors. This indicates doing American car business in the Columbia will be a feasible investment. Therefore, I will evaluate the opportunities and challenges of investing the American cars in Columbia.
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Human beings, when left to control themselves, will always tend to organize themselves into hierarchical divides because of their social nature. The strongest groups always dominate power and try to control others who are considered weaklings. These groups are commonly referred to as organized crime units. The transnational organized crime units are a type of organized crime group which are composed of self-perpetuating personalities who operate on a transnational basis to attain financial gains, influence and power both legally and illegally. These crime associations employ violence and corruption to safeguard their underhand activities. They have set up transnational organizational Continue reading...

Memorandum

Purpose.
In view of Gumdrop Northern’s recent move from the United States to Argentina and Colombia, three major ethical issues have arisen for consideration. The purpose of this memorandum is to identify, discuss and propose a solution for these issues. Clearly, what Gumdrop Northern has done skirts the limits of the law and runs roughshod over any utilitarian sense of ethics.

The Problem.

Gumdrop Northern had established a habit of using substandard materials in its production lines. This might not be such a bad thing if the company manufactured paddleball sets, with the small rubber balls attached by a rubber Continue reading...

Abstract

This paper analyzes the current situation in the fifty year war on drugs that has raged within Mexican boarders because of US policy towards drug trafficking. Mexico is not a production center of drugs, but a transit point from Colombian cocaine to reach an illegal US drug demand. As much as ninety percent of all cocaine that ends up in the US is trafficked through Mexico. Since Pablo Escobar began the first one, the drug trade in Mexico has been controlled by powerful entities known as cartels. This, mixed with lack of opportunity and poverty in Mexico, has led Continue reading...

Rodrigo de Bastidas is believed to have been the first Spanish to discover Panama while on an expedition in search of gold. He was then followed by Christopher Columbus who proclaimed Panama’s sovereignty, one year after de Bastidas arrival. The Republic of Panama, initially inhabited by the Spanish, split with Spain to join Republic of Gran Colombia. However, in November 1903, Panama officially declared its independence from Colombia with a backing by the United States of America (Hassig, and Quek 21). The overarching reason behind U.S.s support for an independent Panama was that U. S. wanted to construct Continue reading...

What do accountants mean by a Business Model, and how does this definition differ, if at all, from that of Teece (2010)? 2
Choose a listed company and describe from the Annual Report what the Business Model of the entity is? 3

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What do accountants mean by a Business Model, and how does this definition differ, if at all, from that of Teece (2010)?
Katherine Schipper, talks about business model from an accountant´s point of view, saying that the business model is the use of several transactions of goods and financial resources looking after a profit Continue reading...

When a middle aged Colombian woman sold her daughter – a minor – for just five dollars to a seventy year old man who was looking for young girls to have intercourse with, the world was shocked. This act was condemned as being the worst abuse to humanity, especially considering that the victim was a child that could not defend herself. The man was later sentenced to a term twenty five years imprisonment and the woman was charged with various sex crimes and sentenced to a jail term of thirty years. That same year – 2011 – the police department of Nicaragua saved Continue reading...

Latin America refers to countries in the American region where romance languages are widely spoken. Some of the Latin American countries include Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, and Colombia. Through violence, corruption, and illegal trade of drugs, Latin America has captured the world attention in recent years.
The illegal drug trade in the Latin American region is primarily with regard to the production and the sale of cannabis and cocaine. The drug sales usually include exporting the same to countries such as the United States and the other European countries. Coca, which is used in the cultivation of cocaine, is commonly Continue reading...

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U.S. President Richard Nixon declares war on drugs June 17, 1971. Since then, the U.S. has spent on the war more than 1 trillion dollars, and produced more than 45 million arrests. Drug use remained the same. The U.S. population is 4.5 % of the world, and the number of people jailed in the U.S. - 25 % of the total number of prisoners around the world. Over 500,000 are jailed for drugs. 2.7 million Children have a parent behind bars. The probability that they will be behind bars are much higher than those whose parents escaped this fate. In Continue reading...

Drug Trafficking

The illegal trade of drugs in black markets is perhaps one of the most profitable businesses globally. It involves the cultivation, processing, sale and distribution of drugs that are all subject to prohibition laws in the different countries. Trade in most jurisdictions is mostly allowed only under license through drug prohibition laws. According to reports from the United Nations, the global drug trade generated an estimated total of US $321.6 billion back in 2003 which was one of the highest in history. In the same year, the illegal trade generated a world Gross Domestic Product of US$36 trillion Continue reading...

Drug trafficking pertains to the illegal trading of drugs worldwide, which includes the actual cultivation, production, distribution, possession, and sale of drugs. All these are subject to federal and state laws that ban the selling of drugs, unless the drugs are used for medical purposes. Usually, these drugs are addictive in nature and with continuous use, it can considerably impair body and mental functions. Drug use could lead to loss of memory, heart diseases, cancer, and immune system deficiencies. It could also result to birth defects among children of drug users. It is also pointed out as one of Continue reading...

Economic integration is something many economists have proposed to protect the finances of regional blocs. The first modern example of an economically integrated federation is that of the United States. Its success has been subject of study for centuries and was the inspiration in the design of the Eurozone and many other economic alliances in the world that seek to increase the living standards of their citizens by letting them have a more active role in international trade. One of the most recent economic blocs that have come into being in America is that of the Pacific Alliance. It Continue reading...

Improving the Efficiency of Airport Surface Operations

Improving the Efficiency of Airport Surface Operations
Air travel has seen an increase in the number of people using it as the preferred means of movement across countries or continents. Over the years, there have been many changes in technical and tactical issues affecting the airports. The ability of an airport to adapt to the changing demands in the airline industry either renders it as a modern and suitable airport or an airport that is not a favorite of many people. Many factors can be used to consider the severity of an airport in terms of adapting to these Continue reading...

Many Latin American countries share similarities with their mother country Spain. A large number of these countries, including Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, and the like, have people who speak Spanish as their native language. These countries adopted the Hispanic culture as a result of the Spaniards arriving in their countries and making contact with the Indians and the indigenous population of these regions. Thus, Hispanic countries share many cultural similarities with each other, such as language, religion, and population, but there are many cultural differences in the lifestyle, food, festivals, holiday celebrations, religious rituals, music, and family values.
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Introduction

South Beach, Miami is an iconic symbol of waterfront luxurious holidaying, surfing and sunbathing. South Beach is the most popular beach destination in USA and one of the most popular beach destinations in the whole world. South Beach was not always a hot spot like it is today. In its early days it was a marshy land full of mangrove trees with no easy access from land because of Biscayne bay between South Beach and mainland Miami. However, some of the early forefathers while developing this island for agriculture realized that the island had the potential to become a Continue reading...

Introduction to Panama.

Panama was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1984 (Mitchel, & Sikkink, 2012). The country is situated in the middle of the Americas. Being metropolitan, it comprises various cultures and traditions. These have created a distinctive and out of the ordinary environment. Spanish is however; her official language. It is the smallest country in Latin America that speaks Spanish. The country reports high rates of violent crimes (Harr, & Hess, 2010).

Historical highlights

Panama’s history is very distinct. It was a province of Colombia, up to 1903 when it got its independence (Mitchel, & Sikkink, 2012). Following the signing of a treaty with the Continue reading...

Cocaine Unwrapped Seifert, Rachael (Director) 2011. UK: Dartmouth Films. The film is about 83 minutes and 54 seconds in length.

Introduction

The documentary addresses the most common economic disparity resulting from cocaine trafficking as the issue of war on drug is concerned. The film contributes to a clear understanding of the economic and social effects of the war on drugs on specification in cocaine dealing. The understanding is done through two accounts of the documentary. First, the film shows how the young people in every developed city are linked with the poor peasants in Columbia through cocaine line connection. Secondly, Continue reading...

On the 27th September 2013, it was reported in the news that mining company BHP Billiton Limited had put on hold its expected project of expansion of the Olympic Dam owing to a challenge of resources. This brought to the fore the issue of competitive challenges in the company which is regarded as one of the biggest mining company in Australia and indeed, in the whole world. As a consequence, this paper seeks to analyze the company BHP Billiton Limited, also listed in the Australian Securities Exchange, with a view to exposing the competitive challenges that the company faces Continue reading...

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In order to give a comprehensive assessment of the ratio of drug trafficking and organized crime, it is necessary to study the history of drug trafficking in the transformation of an important branch of the criminal enterprise - such as how it happened with the bootlegging era of "dry law". As soon as concern over opium derivatives such as morphine and heroin, has led to the adoption of the extremely important on the value of legislation - the Law of Harrison, our historical review will focus on this addictive substance.

Historical Background

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