 The growing influence of analytic philosophy in Latin America has not gone without criticism. It is not uncommon to hear that analytic philosophers lack sensitivity to the pressing problems affecting Latin America. Although this concern is hardly unique to analytic philosophy, it is also sometimes merited. However, it is also true that the rigorous argumentation, analysis of language, and use of symbolic logic often constitute obstacles for outsiders to this methodology. Nevertheless, Latin American analytic philosophers have often been involved in socially pertinent issues.  Indeed, both Rabossi and Nino were involved in the politics of Argentina, serving in the government of President Raúl Alfonsín. Da Costa and Alchourrón both applied their logical theories to law and a variety of arguably “practical” problems. Moreover, a variety of Latin American analytic philosophers have been centrally preoccupied with ethical and political questions. In the wake of the 1994 Zapatista rebellion, a number of prominent Mexican philosophers (including Fernando Salmerón and Luis Villoro) became involved in public and academic efforts at addressing the concerns of the Zapatistas.