"The Other 9/11"

"The Other 9/11" refers to a series of tragic and significant events in Latin America that occurred around September 11, 2001, which had profound political, social, and economic impacts on the region, similar to the global shock of the September 11 attacks in the U.S. It highlights issues such as political violence, government corruption, human rights abuses, and social upheaval that often go unnoticed but are as impactful locally. Essentially, it emphasizes that while the world focused on the terrorist attacks, Latin America faced its own crises deserving recognition and understanding.