Bolivia–United States relations were established in 1837 with the first ambassadorial visit from the United States to Peru–Bolivian Confederation.Traditionally a strong ally and supporter of Russia, Venezuela, Cuba, Syria, and Iran, ex president Evo Morales has been publicly critical of U.S. policies. What is Bolivia’s relationship with the US? Bilateral Economic Relations The United States […]

Service industries represent a growing sector of the Brazilian economy, with four leading subsectors leading the way: education, financial technology (fintech), travel & tourism and franchising. What goods and services are produced in Brazil? It is a leading producer of a host of minerals, including iron ore, tin, bauxite (the ore of aluminum), manganese, gold, […]

Spain. Following their defeat in the Mexican War of Independence, Costa Rica, along with the rest of Central America, was granted their independence from Spain on September 15th, 1821. On this day it was that Costa Rica began to redefine itself & its’ identity as a country. How did Costa Rica obtain its independence? The […]

As is always the case with rapid inflation, the price increase in Argentina was fueled by rapid expansion of the money supply. The seigniorage earned from monetary expansion served the needs of the government as a method of taxation that was difficult to avoid and politically easy to enact. What is the main cause of […]

Peruvian women wear traditional skirts called “polleras” or “melkkhay”. They are trimmed with a colorful band called “puyto”. Peruvian skirts are hand woven and made from Bayeta or wool cloth. They are usually layered and worn several items at once (up to 15 at festivals). What kind of clothing do they wear in Peru? In […]

No, Panama is not a peninsula, since a peninsula is land that is attached to a larger landmass and surrounded by water on three sides. Is Panama an island or Isthmus? Panama is a country located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, between Colombia and Costa Rica. Panama is […]

Quito, in full Villa de San Francisco de Quito, city and capital of Ecuador. It is situated on the lower slopes of the volcano Pichincha, which last erupted in 1666, in a narrow Andean valley at an elevation of 9,350 feet (2,850 metres), just south of the Equator. What is the capital for Ecuador? Ecuador […]

Winter is simply a date on the calendar as temperatures almost never drop below 70 degrees Fahrenheit and snow is unheard of except for at high mountain altitudes. The mean average annual temperature in Belize is 79 degrees Fahreinheit, about the most perfect temperature for any kind of activity. Is it possible to snow in […]

The Amazon River basin and the impenetrable forests, widespread beaches and bays in the coast, attractive islands and the innumerable species of flora and fauna makes Brazil an attractive tourist destination. Many places are tagged by the UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Why is Brazil a tourist attraction? For tourists, Brazil is both a tropical […]

South America. Elsewhere in the world, rat meat is considered diseased and unclean, socially unacceptable, or there are strong religious proscriptions against it. Islam and Kashrut traditions prohibit it, while both the Shipibo people of Peru and Sirionó people of Bolivia have cultural taboos against the eating of rats Do Peruvians eat rodents? Guinea pigs […]

If you’re a nature lover, Peru is the obvious answer. If you want to travel more long term and live and work abroad, Mexico is a better choice. For vacations, both are pretty even – history buffs will love Cusco and Machu Picchu while Mexico is better for all-inclusive resorts, partying, and relaxing on a […]

Palta. Palta is one of the most common names to call avocado in Spanish. They call it palta in Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina. So, in case we are in one of this countries we have to remember to ask and buy palta. Persea is the scientific mano of the tree that produces avocados. […]

United States citizens traveling to Guatemala will need a U.S. passport valid for at least six months past their intended length of stay. A ticket documenting onward or return travel is also needed. Can I go to Guatemala with a passport card? To enter Guatemala you need a U.S. passport with at least six months […]

Belize is a Latin American nation. It is known as the bridge between Latin America and the Caribbean. Even though English is the official language of Belize it is learned in school. More than half the population are native Spanish speakers whom are ethnically associated with Latin America. Does Latin America include Belize? Latin America […]

The main difference between the Spanish spoken in Argentina, mainly the Rioplatense dialect, and other dialects of Spanish is a syntactic rule.The “tuteo”, most commonly used in Spain and the rest of Latin America is the pronoun “tú” along with verbs in the second person. Why is Argentine Spanish different? So why is the Spanish […]