Explaining why I think Venezuela will see a dictator in its transition whether it be toward a market economy or further state control.
Category: latin america
Sex Tourism, Free Speech and Cuba Dave in a Costa Rica Prison
Whoremonger David Strecker, a.k.a. “Cuba Dave,” is locked up in Costa Rica for promoting sex tourism. Strecker’s case raises questions of free speech in Latin America.
What is Venezuela’s Exit Strategy?
A look at history which implies a right-wing autocrat is more likely to restore Venezuela to a market economy than a democratically elected leader.
A Gringo’s Intro to Reggaeton Playlist
SUMMARY: A reggaeton playlist to introduce gringos to the genre. Songs by Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, J Alvarez, Farruko, Wisin y Yandel, Cosculluela, Calle 13, and more.
Documenting the Nicaragua Canal Route
A look at the proposed Nicaragua Canal, and an opportunity to support an effort to document with photos and testimony the planned path of the canal.
Rock en Español Playlist: Yea or Nay?
A playlist of rock en español hits, old and new, good and bad.
Expat Chronicles 