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Can I be a dual citizen of the US and Venezuela?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Dual nationality is permitted under Venezuelan law as of Article 34 of the Constitution of Venezuela. According to article 7 of the Nationality and Citizenship Act, Venezuelans with dual nationality must enter and exit Venezuela with their Venezuelan passport. Can I have dual citizenship in the US and Venezuela? Dual nationality is allowed under Venezuelan […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What kind of shoes do Peruvians wear?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The mountainous areas of Peru are made of mud and rocks. The only footwear that makes sense there is hiking boots and/or sturdy walking shoes. What shoes do Peruvians wear? Ojotas are handmade sandals that are usually made from recycled tires. Despite their rough aesthetic, the Andean people feel very comfortable with them. Ojotas form […]

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Did the Spanish destroy Cusco?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

At the time of Huayna Capac’s death, Huáscar was in the capital Cuzco, while Atahualpa was in Quite with the main body of the Inca army.Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire. Date 1532–1572 Result Decisive Spanish victory Inca Empire destroyed Last Inca emperor Atahualpa executed Resistance broke out but ultimately destroyed What did the Spanish […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Cusco, Peru

Is San Jose in a drought?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Statewide, California’s current drought is the most severe since 1976-77. San Jose received only 5.33 inches of rain from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021, about one third of normal.They are still about 22 feet above their lowest point during the last drought, in 2014, but continue to trend downward. Where is San Jose […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Costa Rica, San Jose

Is Zika still a risk in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Active Zika Virus transmission has been detected in Costa Rica. There is limited information available and there may be delays in detecting and reporting new cases. All travellers should take meticulous anti-mosquito bite measures during the daytime. Is Zika still a thing 2021 in Costa Rica? Today, in 2021, the number of cases of Zika […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Why is water private in Chile?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Water is in the hands of large producers who have dried out our territory and compromised the lives of our communities.The privatisation of water sources in Chile dates back to the Pinochet dictatorship of 1973 to 1990. The 1980 Constitution enshrined the private ownership of water. Why is Chile’s water privatized? 1998-2004: Privatization Under the […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What is the common job in Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Today, many people in Brazil work to provide a service: for example, in tourism, as tourist guides, or in hotels. In Rio de Janeiro tourism is a particularly attractive industry to find work in – Rio is the most visited city in South America, after all. Many Brazilians also work in banking, computing and in […]

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Is Costa Rica undeveloped?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In many aspects, Costa Rica is a success story in terms of development. It is considered an upper middle-income country, which has shown a steady economic growth over the past 25 years. Is Costa Rica a highly developed country? According to the index, Costa Rica is the 54th “most developed” country in the world, one […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What rare animals live in the Galapagos Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

10 rare animals you’ll only find on a visit to the Galapagos Islands Galápagos Sea Lions. Galápagos Giant Tortoise. Marine Iguanas. Galapagos Penguins. Waved Albatross. Galapagos Hawk. Galápagos Mockingbirds. Galápagos Green Turtle. What famous animals live in the Galapagos Islands? Introduction to the wildlife of Galapagos Galapagos is famous for its high number of endemic […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Ecuador, Galapagos

How good is Costa Rican education?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Costa Rica’s literacy rate is 96%. Since 1869, public education in Costa Rica is free and mandatory. The educational system is ranked 32nd in the world, the highest in Latin America, according to the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report 2008-2009. Why is education a problem in Costa Rica? Some of these challenges included students […]

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Why did Chile declare war on Peru and Bolivia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The Chilean Army took Bolivia’s nitrate-rich coastal region, and Peru was defeated by the Chilean Navy. The war began over a nitrate taxation dispute between Bolivia and Chile, with Peru being drawn in due to its alliance with Bolivia. What happened between Chile and Peru? War was not declared formally until Chile declared war on […]

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Are there snakes on the Galapagos Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Galapagos snakes are one of the most beautiful reptiles of the archipelago. Galapagos snakes are all endemic to Galapagos. There are five different species and all of them inhabit the dry zones of the islands, however they do not inhabit all of the Galapagos islands. What kind of snakes are on the Galapagos Islands? […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Ecuador, Galapagos

How much is $1 Peruvian solace?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Convert US Dollar to Peruvian Sol USD PEN 1 USD 4.06488 PEN 5 USD 20.3244 PEN 10 USD 40.6488 PEN 25 USD 101.622 PEN What is the dollar equivalent to a Peruvian sol? Convert Peruvian Sol to US Dollar PEN USD 1 PEN 0.245867 USD 5 PEN 1.22933 USD 10 PEN 2.45867 USD 25 PEN […]

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What is the housing like in Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The quality and style of housing in Argentina vary considerably according to location and economic status. Many of the residents of Buenos Aires and other large cities live in high-rise apartments; those in the suburbs reside in ranch-style concrete homes with tile roofs. What is the standard of living in Argentina? Cost of Living and […]

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Does Panama have beautiful beaches?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Panama is fortunate to have fantastic beaches on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.As a rule of thumb, beaches along Panama’s Pacific Coast are mainly long and wide with large waves, ideal for surfing, while the Caribbean side offers smaller beaches with calm waters, perfect for swimming and relaxing. Does Panama have clear […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

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