My analysis of the disheartening results of Peru’s election, which saw extremists from the left and right (Pedro Castillo and Keiko Fujimori) qualify for a runoff.
Tag: politics
Less Politics, More Substance Abuse
I’ve heard loud and clear that you do not appreciate my takes on American politics, specifically Donald Trump. But I’d like you to hear why.
How Trump Turned the GOP into Banana Republicans
A list of uncanny similarities between Trump and caudillos of Latin America, from the trivial to the most concerning for people who don’t want to live in a shithole country.
The Time I Met Alfonso Plazas Vega in Bogota
Alternate Title: A Look at the Shadetree U.S. Visa Industry, and the time I met a controversial military commander in prison.
Gringos, FFS stop saying ‘Latinx’
A point-by-point critique of the unnecessary addition of the word, “Latinx,” to the English language.
#StoptheSteal: What’s Next for the Banana Republic?
A look at Latin American history illustrates how to make insurrection work.
