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The Story of a Deported Woman Living in Mexico
Each year, the US deports people back to Mexico and other countries around the world. Here’s the story of one woman I met who had to leave back to Mexico.
A Trip to a Rural Paraguayan Community
When I traveled to Paraguay for the first time, it was for academic reasons. Here’s the story.
Beware of Gringos Giving Advice on Life in Latin America
There are things you need to consider before taking the advice of a gringo giving insight on life in Latin America. Including myself.
The Bolivian Hit Squad Has Come to Attack Me
The time I somehow pissed off a group of very small Bolivian dudes who wanted to pick a fight with me. Did I survive such a fight or was I able to stomp them down? What the hell happened?!?
Visiting the Mercosur HQ in Montevideo, Uruguay
Here is a story of my time visiting the HQ of one of the most important trading blocs of Latin America.
Visiting the Homeless Workers Movement in São Paulo, Brazil
In my opinion, the Homeless Workers Movement is one of the more interesting and influential movements of Latin America. Here’s a small visit I did to one of their communities years ago.
“But Gringo! I Speak English! Give Me Your Money!”
At times, people hustling for money in Latin America can get annoying. Some thoughts…
“Give Me Your Fucking Money or You Won’t Sleep!”
When hustlers in Mexico come up with a new weapon of destruction to get your money…..a trombone.
Addressing Contamination Issues in Cochabamba, Bolivia
Here is the story for why I traveled to Cochabamba, Bolivia as I began my trip to South America — to work for an NGO in the city.
Smelling Las Rosas in Xela, Guatemala
Why did I travel to Guatemala for the first time years ago for a few months? To work for an NGO in Xela, Guatemala. Here’s the story.