Latin America: In The Shadow of The U.S.

During the 1980s, the region was engulfed in revolutionary conflicts and terror operations supported by the CIA. Authoritarian leaders colluded with drug cartels, while the brutal struggles also signalled the painful emergence of a new democratic era across the area. These upheavals reshaped the political landscape, setting the stage for subsequent reforms.

The series Wars is presented as a single episode of television, classified under the programme type and falling within the “episode” genre. Set in the 1980s, the episode chronicles a period marked by sweeping revolutionary conflicts, covert operations backed by the CIA, and authoritarian leaders who cooperated with drug cartels. It also follows the brutal, often chaotic, emergence of a fledgling democratic order throughout the region. These upheavals unfolded across a wide swathe of nations, with each storyline underscoring the violent intensity of the era’s transformation. The narrative shows how insurgent warfare, foreign‑sponsored terror, and the collusion of dictators with organised crime all converged to shape a tumultuous path toward democracy. In its concise format, the episode captures the stark contrast between the old authoritarian structures and the nascent democratic aspirations, illustrating how the region’s political landscape was reshaped by conflict, external interference and the ruthless pursuit of power.