Government and Politics

Buenos Aires, Argentina is the site of frequent political demonstrations.

Political Risk For Expats In Latin America

By Michael Manville on February 13, 2012

Question: In your opinion, what are the long term political conditions in relation to expats in the countries of: Panama, Ecuador, Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico? Answer: Certainly the current drug related violence in Mexico, while not directly targeted at tourist areas, cannot be overlooked as a source of risk and political instability. For [...]

The Verdict On Goa: Great Place to Visit, Not to Live

By Scott Gillette on February 7, 2012

I have been in India for a month now, and writings about my different experiences can be found by reading my blog. For much of that time, I’ve been in Goa, and it’s been a great place to be. I’ve also been delving a little bit deeper into the region to determine its prospects for [...]

Freedom And US Influence In Latin America

By Michael Manville on January 10, 2011

Question: It seems the US government has power and control in most Latin/South American countries. In which Latin American country (ies) does the US have the least amount of influence? Which is the freest country in Latin/South America? Answer: Venezuela and Cuba stand out as the most anti-American, with Bolivia and Nicaragua having similar leftist/nationalistic [...]