The story of my quest to obtain a certificate of live birth for my daughter born in Lima, Peru is a case study in Peruvian customer service.
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Peru is Rich as F%#!: Three Maidservants in Three Months
After firing my first maidservant in January, our difficulty in finding a babysitter and domestic maidservant illustrates the changing economy in Peru.
Peru Floods Hammer Lima’s Elite
Flooding and landslides in Peru have not only left 90 dead and 100,000 homeless in rural provinces, they have also disrupted life in central Lima.
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.
My First Maidservant in Latin America
The story of my first empleada, or maidservant, in Latin America. I was 100% completely satisfied, and I fired her after six months.
Peru is Rich as F%#!: $20 for Water
Short vignette on how I spent $20 on water during lunch in Lima, Peru on Valentine’s Day.
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