Travel Warnings

And so it has started.

Countries issue travel warnings for the U.S. 

Throughout my travels in Latin America and even during my time living there I always had friends and family siting the U.S. State Departments warnings about travel in Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru, etc.

I always found this to be a one-way street as if they believed that everything in the U.S. was perfect and safe at all times. I know that most of this comes from knowing your surroundings and being comfortable, but the U.S. is no different from other countries and sadly, based on the recent events, the U.S. presents even more risks.

This is a big change for many, to see other countries send out warnings about travel in the U.S., but the U.S. has been issuing these warnings for a long time. If you are a parent and your child said they wanted to study in the U.S., how would your react?

 

Another Peru Political Crisis

In his speech to the nation for Peruvian independence day, President Martín Vizcarra pulled a somewhat of a surprise move and put forth a a plan to move elections up by a year in hopes of ending the political deadlock between the executive and legislative branches in Perú.

Perú has been hampered by political deadlock, crisis, stalemate, – your favorite word – for the last 2, 3, 10, 50, 100, 200, years. Feel free to select your favorite time frame while you are at it. Will this fix the problem. Maybe, maybe not but at least it looks like someone is trying and hey if not there is always surfing.