Lesson 19: Central America and the Caribbean

April 5, 2018

Review:

  • Mining in South America and the Lithium Triangle
  • Exam 4 on Apr 19

Presentation:

  • Geography of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
    • Study this map of the region.
    • MexCentralAmerCaribb
    • Countries: Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico.
    • Physical Features: Gulf of Mexico, Yucatan Peninsula, Baja Peninsula, Gulf of California, Panama Canal.
  • Differing views of Immigrants from Central America
  • Nicaragua, Honduras and the Iran-Contra Affair
    • My primary source: Stephen Kinzer
    • Iran-Contra Primer (History Channel)
    • Contras based in Honduras, linked to Cocaine trade
    • Not only Nicaragua, Honduras and/or Iran-Contra; one of many similar incidents of US intervention
  • Harvest of Empire documentary Official Trailer

Assignment:

Justin

Justin Holman is CEO of Aftermarket Analytics, where he leads efforts to develop cutting edge sales forecasting and inventory optimization technology for the Automotive Aftermarket. Prior to joining Aftermarket Analytics, Justin managed corporate consulting for the Strategy & Analytics division at MapInfo Corporation, leading major projects for retail clients including The Home Depot, Darden Restaurants, Bridgestone-Firestone, Sainsbury’s and New York & Company. Before that, Justin served as Vice President of Software Development at LogicTools, now part of IBM's supply chain application software group. Justin holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College, a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and an Executive Management certificate from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

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