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The Evolution of the Latin American Bourgeoisie: An Historical-Comparative Study

Department of Sociology, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada

In the struggle between the landowning lumpenbourgeoisie and the industrialists in 19th century Latin America victory tended to favour the former in most cases. In the principal coun tries of the region (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Mexico), the broader social, economic and political base of the landowners generally proved to be decisive. Through its alliances with the imperialist bourgeoisie, the local, export-oriented comprador bourgeoisie was able to triumph over its pro-industrial counterpart, and managed to condition the development of underdevelopment in the region as a whole.

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