1986-

Traces the life of the Philippino leader, discussing the challenges she faced in her first few months in office following the defeat of Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 election.

As governmental brutality and poverty become unbearable, Paulie joins with others in her small Haitian village to help her uncle secretly build a boat they will use to try to escape to the United States.

Reports on the city of San Jose, and its people, as well as on Costa Rica's politics, history, and its most important impact on Central America.

A biography of the Costa Rican president who won the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize for his successful efforts in promoting a peace plan for Central America.

Chronicles the events surrounding the coup in Haiti, focusing on the United States government's involvement in the coup and discussing how it has impacted the country of Haiti and the American government.

Tells about the political and economic problems that have beset the country of Haiti, describing how the Haitian people have struggled for democracy.

As governmental brutality and poverty become unbearable, Paulie joins with others in her small Haitian village to help her uncle secretly build a boat they will use to try to escape to the United States.