The Latin American City Model is a model that describes the layout and organization of cities in Latin America. It consists of three main sectors - the elite/wealthy sector, the middle-class sector, and the informal settlements/poverty sector.
Related terms
Primate city: A primate city is a city that dominates its country both economically and politically.
Urban sprawl: Urban sprawl refers to the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural areas.
Informal economy: The informal economy is comprised of economic activities that are not regulated by government authorities or protected by labor laws.