Since the Second World War, Latin America has faced a series of crises that reveal its deep fractures and the dangerous ambitions of the great powers. A succession of coups, brutal repression, civil wars, drug trafficking, and financial collapses paints the picture of a continent that is at once unstable, feverish, and violent. To illustrate this, the documentary series focuses on six countries (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela), tracing developments over the past sixty years. A Chilean exile, an opponent of Chavismo, an early Sandinista, a close associate of Lula, as well as White House advisers and CIA agents share personal and historical accounts that bring these events back to life. Across three episodes—featuring, among other things, declassified archives from the U.S. administration, including those of President Johnson handing Brazil over to the military—the series reveals the entanglement of national dynamics and international stakes. It highlights the constant role of the United States as an interventionist neighbor with evolving doctrines, oscillating between support for military juntas and alliances with democratic forces. Economic issues also play a central role, illustrated by the Panama Canal and the rise of China, at a time when the Sino-American trade conflict is intensifying.