How the IMF Reshaped Latin America Forever

Описание: For decades, the IMF promised stability and recovery.
In Latin America, it delivered debt, austerity, and lost generations.
From the debt crises of the 1980s to sweeping structural adjustment programs, IMF interventions reshaped entire nations — cutting public spending, privatizing key industries, and redefining the relationship between governments and their citizens. While officials spoke of “stability” and “reform,” millions experienced unemployment, rising inequality, and the erosion of economic sovereignty.

In this documentary, we examine how IMF policies affected countries like Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, and Bolivia, why these programs were implemented behind closed doors, and who ultimately benefited from the decisions made in Washington. This is not a story of conspiracy — it is a story of power, incentives, and consequences.

Understanding this history matters. Because the same financial mechanisms that shaped Latin America continue to influence economies around the world today. And if you don’t understand how the system works, you’ll never see the risks coming.

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