A look at politicially-incorrect artwork produced by indigenist painter and drawer Camilo Blas, whose later worked featured city life in Lima, Peru.
Tag: history
Make Latin America Great Again!
My proposal to redraw the national borders of Latin America to eliminate shithole countries and city-states in order in favor of great, proud nations.
Venezuela: Syria, Cuba, Pinochet or ‘Negotiated Transition’?
A look at Venezuela’s four possible endgame scenarios: Syria, Cuba, Pinochet or Negotiated Transition. Then, some politically incorrect thought experiments and my favorite articles from the latest action.
Peru’s President Embarrasses Venezuela Regime
My latest piece on Caracas Chronicles explains why President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski is leading the region in calling for regime change in Venezuela.
‘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.”
Lima Shantytown Tour in Villa El Salvador
Review and pictures of a shantytown tour in the Villa El Salvador district of Lima, Peru.
Gringo Roundtable on the Colombia-FARC Peace Deal
A gringo roundtable of analysis on the Colombia-FARC peace agreement from various journalists in Colombia.
Understanding Fujimorismo in Peru
A look at the enduring popularity of Alberto Fujimori and how it has propelled Keiko Fujimori to Peru’s runoff for president in 2016 elections.
The ‘Terrorist’ vs. ‘Activist’ Debate in Peru
Breaking down the overblown debate on the Associated Press’ use of the word “activist” to describe MRTA collaborator Lori Berenson.
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.
Red Notice: International Business Adventure in Russia
Book review and summary of Red Notice, in which American businessman Bill Browder takes on the Russian oligarchy in business and legal justice.
Mollendo, Peru in Pictures
Description of the beach town, Mollendo, in southern Peru with over 70 pictures
Kingdom of Thieves: El Cartucho, Bogota
An excerpt from Mad Outta Me Head on the old El Cartucho district of Bogota, which was a un-policed neighborhood of drugs and addiction.
Latinas Are Not Exotic
Explaining why, contrary to what a lot of idiots say, Latinas are not exotic.
