What happened to Latin America in Fallout?

What Happened to Latin America in the Fallout Universe?

For those familiar with the renowned Fallout series, the apocalypse that ravaged the wasteland is a well-worn topic. However, the fate of Latin American countries in this catastrophic aftermath is often overlooked. Amidst the nuclear devastation that engulfed the world in 2077, major cities in Latin America sustained significant damage, leaving much of the region in ashes. In this article, we’ll delve into what happened to Latin America before, during, and after the Great War.

Pre-War Situation in Latin America

Before 2077, Latin American countries were struggling to consolidate their economies, deal with political instability, and rectify social injustices, much like other regions world-wide. However, South America was also home to several major conflicts, dictatorial regimes, and socioeconomic disparities. For instance: Argentina’s military ruler, Jorge Videla (1976-1982), oversaw a crackdown on left-wing activism using forced disappearances, killing, and torture (https://www.history.ucsb.edu/faculty/marcuse/classes/history102d/Angelli.pdf). Brazil, although a democracy, faced turmoil in the late 90s and early 20th century with a 1964-1989 military dictatorship (https://www.britannica.com/event/Brazil-Military-Dictatorship).

The Beginning of the End: Atomic War

October 22, 2077 is a day that will mark the beginning of the most devastating war humanity has witnessed. The Great American Nuclear War, also as the Global Atomic Horror, ravaged the north American continent, leaving hundreds of millions of people decimated. Mexico, like many other countries, saw its major cities devastated – Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta, and Guatemala City being among the most severely affected countries.

Consequential Fallout

Radioactivity and Nuclear Winter

Upon detonation, radioactive falls and nuclear fallout contaminated environments, rendering areas around the launch sites uninhabitable at first. This radioactive fog spread globally, creating worldwide radioactive contamination, causing countless deaths, and leading humanity to the brink of eradication. The resulting Economic Collapse, Enforced Isolation, and Social Fragmentation of the World’s Population had far-reaching and lasting, devastating consequences.

Survivors, now scattered by the devastation, would inevitably face Water and Nutrient Scarcity , Toxic Soils, Racial and Social Segregation <https://www.vigilantcitizen. com/ essays/ social-segregation-in-the-food-waste-system/>`, and Become Nomadic Wanderers Forced to Scavenge within the Wastes**.

Regions and Cities

Several city-states, some with rich histories, became the aftermath of the nuclear devastation for Latin America:

• Peru: Lima 2000 was converted into a self-sustaing community by a council of survivors. https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/peru
•Colombia: Popayan (also known within the Fallout community as ) was once the largest concentration of survivors. https.
• Mexico: Mexico City**, Puerto Vallarta. Guatemala City _

Scavenging and Salvaging

With resources decreasing and scavenging vital for survival, communities came together to find, hunt, and barter using the NCR: New California Republic , the regional government of California. Small settlements and groups also used The Great Wheel for Trade and Resource Exchange_.

Post Apocalypse

The years following had a profound impact on individuals and communities across Latin American countries. With resources already scarce, they faced unimaginable challenges to survive:
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1. Becoming a wanderer who scavenged for tools, food, and health supplies

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3. • This led to social organization and the development of cultures in areas with nuclear fallout, creating unique settings for the next generation **of Fallout dwellers .

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The world today is vastly different from this pre-war state. And while we know what hit Latin America during the initial nuclear attack, it stands to reason that Rebuilding and Surviving Beyond the Fallout .