Abstract/Sommario: After the migration of the so-called "Moro-Spanish" in the 15. and 17. centuries, during the 20. century there was a migration from several Islamic areas: Lebanese and Syrian, that play and important role in trades and finance in the Dominica Republic, North coast of Colombia, Ecuador and Argentina, where a well-being class emerged. Orthodox Christians from Ottoman empire in the 19. century: they are called 'turcs' and settled mainly in the U.S., Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. Indian ...; [Leggi tutto...]
After the migration of the so-called "Moro-Spanish" in the 15. and 17. centuries, during the 20. century there was a migration from several Islamic areas: Lebanese and Syrian, that play and important role in trades and finance in the Dominica Republic, North coast of Colombia, Ecuador and Argentina, where a well-being class emerged. Orthodox Christians from Ottoman empire in the 19. century: they are called 'turcs' and settled mainly in the U.S., Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. Indian and Asiatic population from British colonies, most of whom Buddhist or Hinduist. After the opening of the Panama Canal, many people came from Pacific areas. Political conflicts in Lebanon, Syria and Palestine brought a new flow of Islamic immigration. After the Iranian revolution the small Shi'a community in Latin America has experienced a flourishing period, due to financial aid from Iran. Islamic presence is growing also thanks to the financial aid of OPEC countries: 50 new Islamic Centres and 80 Mosques are built. The two most important Islamic associations in Latin America are Unidad Musulmana Latino Americana (UMLA) and Organizacion Islamica Para America Latina (OIPAL) . The organizations promote the unification of Muslims living in Latin America as well as the propagation of Islam. The A. gives he addresses of the main Islamic centres