Why you will never have true native friends in Latin America, or you’re at least learn the limits.
Category: latin america
What’s Next in Trump’s Venezuela?
Between democracy, right-wing dictatorship, friendly chavismo, nothing new and armed conflict, what does Donald Trump want in Venezuela?
The Don Job Corollary: Monroe Doctrine Redux
A definition of the new Donroe Corollary: transaction, coercion, extortion and, most importantly, a resurrection of Monroe Doctrine.
Blood, Oil and Bad Bets: Investing in Venezuela Redux
A brief look at high-risk, low-reward investments speculating on a ruined state.
Virility in Venezuela Redux
On Uncle Sam snatching Maduro, and impotence in the Venezuelan military and greater Latin America.
How Brazil Zigged Where Hispanic America Zagged
Unpacking Brazil’s history from colonialism to delayed independence, politics, racial questions and more.
Expat Chronicles 