The Cold War had a significant impact on modern architecture in Latin America from "summary" of Modern Architecture in Latin America by Luis E. Carranza,Fernando Luiz Lara
The ideological divide between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War era had far-reaching effects on the architecture of Latin America. As countries in the region aligned themselves with either superpower, their architectural styles and urban planning reflected this geopolitical reality. The United States promoted modernist architecture as a symbol of progress and democracy, while the Soviet Union favored socialist realism in its architectural projects. Latin American architects were influenced by these competing ideologies, leading to a diverse range of architectural styles across the region. Some architects embraced modernism as a way to demonstrate their allegiance to the United States and its values of freedom and democracy. Others looked to socialist realism as a means of expressing solidarity with the Soviet Union and its commitment to social equality and collective ownership. The Cold War ...
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