A look at the major shift in attitudes toward public corruption in Latin America.
Category: latin america
The Power of Public Shame in Latin America
An anecdote on how to treat that proverbial line-jumper in Peru or greater Latin America.
‘Economic War’ from Allende’s Chile to Chavista Venezuela
Excerpts from Isabel Allende’s novel, “The House of the Spirits,” serve as an excellent look at what inspires socialists’ alleged “economic wars.”
Reggaeton Roundup 2016
A 2016 reggaeton playlist featuring Arcangel, Bad Bunny, Los de la Nazza, Alexio, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, Lui-G 21 Plus, Nicky Jam, Crazy Design and Carlitos Wey.
One is the New Two in Latin America
Explaining the trend of shrinking family size in Latin America’s emerging middle class. One child is the new normal.
The Expat-Immigrant Debate
My opinion that the terminology difference between “expat” and “immigrant” is not racist, but economic.
Spanish-Language Songs for Children
A playlist of Spanish-language songs for children featuring Canciones de la Granja and classics like Pulgarcito and Don Pepito Verdulero.
The Battle for Venezuela Begins
Explaining how Venezuela’s political crisis is now a “warm war” with highlights from the first day.
CDMX: Why Your Next Vacation Should be Mexico
Over 300 pictures of Mexico City’s top tourist attractions including Zocalo, Teotihuacan, Basilica de Guadalupe, Coyoacan, Xochimilco, Chapultepec and more.
Have you no sense of decency, Dilma?
My take on ousted President Dilma Rousseff’s inappropriate reaction to her impeachment by Brazil’s congress.
Ending the End of the Pink Tide
My attempt to moderate the neoliberals’ glee at the “receding pink tide” in Latin America, because growing opposition to free trade is a greater obstacle.
Does Uruguay Suck?
After a trip to Costa Rica fell through for unforeseen visa requirements for the Peruvian wife, I pose the question: does Montevideo, Uruguay suck?
When to Impose Your Gringo Values on Other Cultures?
The story of an Expat Chronicles video irreversibly removed from YouTube for a violation in offending gringo values.
What I Saw Volunteering after the Ecuador Earthquake
An Englishman based in Ecuador tells what he saw while volunteering after the devastating 2016 earthquake.
