<i>Latinoam rica: presente y pasado, Third Edition</i>, introduces students to the cultures and history of Latin America from pre-Colombian times to the present. Written in an easy-flowing, narrative style, this new edition continues to offer an extensive yet tangible view of Latin American history. Furthermore,<i>Latinoam rica</i>examines the Hispanic experience not only in Latin America, but also in the United States, a topic of increasing relevance and interest.