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May 31, 2026Latin American Research ReviewOpen Access

La bala mágica: El arsénico en la cultura finisecular latinoamericana

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NBNathalie Bouzaglo

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This article analyzes arsenic's impact on culture, health, and crime in late 19th century Latin America, suggesting its dual nature shaped societal narratives.

Key Points

  • This article examines the role of arsenic in everyday life and cultural imaginations in late 19th century Latin America.
  • Analyzed materials from Argentina, Mexico, and Venezuela.
  • Examined the dual nature of arsenic as both a remedy and poison in various contexts.
  • Explored social narratives shaped by arsenic's use in cosmetics, medicine, and criminal acts.
  • Arsenic served as a versatile agent in health and beauty, yet its misuse contributed to undetectable crimes.
  • Its presence in various forms allowed it to influence societal perceptions of purity related to gender, race, and class.
  • The duality of arsenic supported narratives of melodrama and criminality at the turn of the century.

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Nathalie Bouzaglo (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1bd0845783ba022b6fc502https://doi.org/10.1017/lar.2026.10128
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