Chilean specialties Pastel de Choclo: corn casserole with meat stuffing. Empanadas: pastry filled with meat, cheese or mussels. Cazuela: homemade stew with beef, chicken, corn, rice and potatoes. Asado: barbecue of beef, pork or chicken. What is Chile’s national dish? Cazuela de AveThe national dish of Chile is Cazuela de Ave. Why not make it […]

Chile has the lowest level of corruption in Latin America, as well as the strongest economy, highest standard of living, and lowest level of poverty. You can drink water from any tap in the country, and it has modern telephone and cell service, high speed Internet, and cable television. Is Chile a good place to […]

There are many reasons for this: Chile is in 24th place on the list of the Global Peace Index. This country has the lowest level of corruption in all of Latin America and the highest level of economic development. What are the bad things about Chile? The disadvantages of living in Chile Shopping. What’s weirder […]

Costa Rica is a very safe country with kind and helpful people. Even women traveling alone should have no trouble getting around without any problems. Is it safe to travel solo in Costa Rica? Costa Rica is a safe country to visit for solo travelers. As long as you stay away from isolated areas, don’t […]

The first Chinese came to Panama in the mid-1800’s to help work on the trans-Panama railroad. They were contract laborers, and superseded most of Panama’s Canal-based foreign labor force by over 50 years. What is the majority race in Panama? Panama’s population is 70% mestizo (white and Amerindian), 14% Amerindian and mixed (West Indian), 10% […]

In the long-term, the Venezuela Average Nominal Monthly Wages is projected to trend around 10174.48 VEF/Month in 2021 and 10929.31 VEF/Month in 2022, according to our econometric models. How much money does the average person make in Venezuela? According to the OVF (Venezuelan Finance Observatory) in a recent survey of more than three hundred companies, […]

3 – Argentina The Global Peace Index ranking is 74, which is considerably higher than Chile and Uruguay. But it’s still a lot lower than the USA, and the country is generally very safe. The biggest concern is petty crime and Dengue Fever. Is Argentina the safest South American country? Argentina is the second-largest country […]

The United States is Honduras’ most important economic partner. The United States is working with Honduras to address constraints on inclusive economic growth. Total (two way) goods trade between the two nations was $8.1 billion in 2020. What is the US involvement in Honduras? The United States provided more than $461 million in immediate disaster […]

Brazil is the main destination for Chinese investments in South America, receiving US$66.1 billion, equivalent to 47% of the total amount invested, in the decade up to 2020.The distribution of Chinese companies’ investments across all regions of Brazil is also noteworthy, with confirmed projects in 23 of 27 states. Why is China interested in Brazil? […]

Bolivia is home to what seems like the world’s highest everything… the world’s highest city, the world’s highest lakes, the world’s highest forest and the world’s highest country, all in South America. What are 5 interesting facts about Bolivia? 21 Fascinating Facts About Bolivia Bolivia is home to 37 official languages. Sucre is the official […]

The term ‘Third World’ arose during the Cold War to define countries that remained ‘non-aligned’ with the Communist Soviet bloc or the Capitalist NATO bloc. By this original definition, Chile is a ‘Third World’ country, as Chile remained neutral during the Cold War era. Is Chile a developing or developed country? Chile is the most […]

Unofficial symbols Symbol National animal Andean condor II Galapagos tortoise III Ecuadorian Birthday Frog National colours Yellow, blue and red What is the mascot of Ecuador? Each Copa América since 1987 has its own mascot.Copa América mascots. Edition Mascot Description Chile 1991 Guaso A Drawing of a huaso with the colors of the flag of […]

In Peru, the people directly elect a head of state (the president) as well as a legislature. The whole election process is held by the National Jury of Elections and the National Office of Electoral Processes.Peru has compulsory voting. How often does Peru elect a president? A presidential inauguration is held every five years on […]

Argentina faces serious environmental challenges, but it is one of the countries in the region that has developed a sophisticated body of environmental jurisprudence, from cases on mining and other industrial pollution to community water supplies. Is Argentina environmentally friendly? In July 2019, Argentina declared a climate emergency and a draft Climate Change Law was […]