1960s: In the midst of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, each side monitors Latin American countries and maintains active spy networks within them to make sure that they will not form an alliance with the other.
Today: Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Communist parties in Latin America have little support, and so most are shifting toward capitalism.
1960s: Because of the low value of the peso, American tourists flock to Mexico for cheap vacations and inexpensive merchandise.
Today: Mexico is still a popular.....
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