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My Interview on ‘My Latin Life’ Podcast

April 24, 2026 Colin

I discussed expat life before smartphones, moving to the U.S., classism, being a tiger dad, American materialism and more.

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How LatAm Expats are Soft and Weak

March 26, 2026 Colin

How Latin America used to be a pain in the arse, why that was good and, lastly, don’t be a pussy.

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Amigos, CompaƱeros and Betrayal in Latin America

January 23, 2026 Colin

Why you will never have true native friends in Latin America, or you’re at least learn the limits.

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The LatAm-Gringo Whiplash

November 20, 2024 Colin

On transforming between my warm LatAm and cold gringo personalities.

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Ear-Piercing Age in Gringo vs. Latin Culture

March 2, 2017 Colin

A look at various comments from gringos and Latinos — as well as hybrids — about when is the appropriate age for girls to have their ears pierced.

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Accidental Corruption

July 7, 2015 Colin

SUMMARY: Macro vs. micro-corruption as well as intentional corruption vs. accidental corruption make four quadrants of potential corruption in Latin America.

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