Security, Stability, or Both? Peru's Complexities in Detaining German Peruvians

Authors

Brissa C. Toscano, St. Mary's University

Files

Digital Publisher

Digital Commons at St. Mary's University

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Contributor

Sullivan, Michael (Faculty Mentor)

Keywords

Peru, World War II, Civil Rights, German Immigrants, Deportation

Description

The history of civil rights during World War II has often overlooked the deportation of residents of German origin from Latin American countries, including Peru, compared to the detailed focus on the domestic internment of Japanese Americans. In this research, I aim to fill this historical gap by examining Peru's collaboration with the United States in the Latin American campaign to deport, detain, and intern "enemy aliens." Contrary to the prevailing notion of solely national security concerns driving this collaboration, I argue that Peru's decision was motivated by broader economic, political, and social imperatives for stability. Through a multi-method approach encompassing historical analysis, oral interviews, and document reviews, I seek to provide a comprehensive understanding of the motivations behind the deportation of German Peruvian individuals and families, contributing to both World War II and Peruvian history.

Format

pdf

Size

1 page

City

San Antonio, Texas

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