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The Colorful Homes of Latin America
A quick comment on a certain trend I’ve noticed: poorer and more dangerous areas trying to “reinvent” themselves in Latin America by painting the houses and adding lots of murals.
Latin American Police Playing Grand Theft Auto
Latin American police playing Grand Theft Auto in the streets by running people over.
The Lying Crime Statistics of Latin America
Discussing how crime statistics are not accurate in Latin America and the various reasons for why police might not want you to report crime down here.
Latin America Sending Its Trash to the US
How a few Latin American countries treat the US like a black hole to send their worst criminals to.
The Societal Issue of Abandoned Vehicles in Mexico City
Discussing the issue of the abandoned vehicles in Mexico City and the consequences they bring.
Kill the Foreigner Kidnapping Women & Children of Guatemala
Discussing how you could be wrongly accused of trying to kidnap the women & children of Guatemala (and other countries?) and get lynched for it.
The Mexican Police Extorting You With a “Stolen Phone”
How the Mexican police have a new scam involving a phone to extort money from you.
Latin American Call Centers Extorting People
How some call centers in Latin America are used to steal your data and extort people.
The Benefits & Risk of the Extra Sun in Latin America for the Expat
What are the benefits & risk of having extra sun in Latin America for the expat?
The Benefits of Informal Police in Latin America
Discussing some benefits to the informal police in Latin America.