We are going during the time of the Carnival de Barranquilla. (The world's second largest festival!) I really don't want to stick out like a sore thumb, but my husband says typical dress ...
So I'm considering moving out of the country (don't know when) and I was just looking for some recommendations. I'm learning spanish that's why I'm considering spanish ...
I have lived in Maryland USA all my life but i have traveled most of south east asia and all of north and south america. my finacee wants me to move to Peru to have a baby and to start a family ...
I have a 13 hour wait in between connecting flights in Panama City, Panama. Any suggestions for squeezing in a little sightseeing? Is it possible to do much during this block of time?...
you think i can visit la fortuna, monteverde, and montezuma in 5 days? whats the best way to get around bus or car? and what cheap activities are available in each town?...
I am currently in Venezuela and can´t find any bureau de changes that will buy Bolivares. I am going to Colombia next. Will I be able to sell them there?...
Can anyone recommend good beaches near Panama City. Also, what are the laws/customs related to sunbathing topless? Is it commonly accepted or are there seperate beach areas for it or none of the ...
I am coming to Lima in February and I was wondering what places I should visit? It will be my first time in Peru. Can someone also recommend some nice restaurants???...
Anna
If Venezuela is so rich due to it's oil industry, then why are there still people living in shanties?
Outside Caracus on the hillside there are people living in shanty towns. Why is this, since Venezuela is rich? Couldn't the government do something about this?
Any country you go to, rich or poor, has people living in shanty towns not just Venezuela. Only God's Kingdom can really solve that problem and others permanently.
casco17
Like most places, the power and wealth is concentrated in a few people and organizations. It's not illegal, but then the world is not fair
Another Face Of Me
This question sounds so innocent :P
Its because Caracas grew fast and it wasnt ready for such a growth, there was no or little planning done for that.
Many goverments didnt cared..................they cared on stealing the bigger ammount of money they could <.<.
Actually there are plans to aid these barrios
Read my answer to the question about the origin for further details :)
chapel247
Like anywhere else in the world, people have grown cold to the circumstances of others, and have become self absorbed. I once visited a casino area (Atlantic City) and was disgusted to see the poor and wealthy separated by the length of a two-way street.
alan46
Mismanagement, political immaturity and poor institutions.
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