Eduardo Galeano's seminal work, 'Open Veins of Latin America,' meticulously chronicles five centuries of exploitation and plunder across the continent. From the Spanish conquest to modern-day resource extraction by global powers, Galeano passionately dissects the mechanisms of underdevelopment, exposing how Latin America's vast natural wealth has systematically fueled the prosperity of others while condemning its own people to poverty. This powerful and enduring book serves as a vital testament to the historical injustices faced by the region and a call to understand the deep-rooted causes of its ongoing struggles for sovereignty and justice.