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Oct 2, 2023Liked by Mike Leavy

This was very eye-opening! And heart warming, as added to the benefits of Latin America in my opinion, is the culture. My experience of Latin American culture is it being very warm and community oriented. I think the more we consider taking care of our neighbors and valuing community versus thinking primarily as an individual and valuing the idea of getting ahead of everyone else, the better we will fair and be positioned to solve climate challenges. Time to take a deeper look into Latin America!

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Oct 2, 2023Liked by Mike Leavy

I'm already learning Spanish, how great! There are so many things that I culturally align with more in Latin America than in Los Estados Unidos, and I'm glad to see more balance coming into the world. Here's hoping it's in time for that balance to be meaningful! New Zealand is over 80% renewable energy, so between most of Latin American and Costa Rica (well behind the amazing 100% there!!! fun new fact for me)!

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Oct 4, 2023Liked by Mike Leavy

Very interesting article. Thanks for sharing!

It made me wonder if the abundance of natural resources and control of them may have had anything to do with all the CIA coups that have been attempted in LatAm since the 50’s.

Potential reason for the IMF games that have been played across LatAm as well?

Curious to hear your thoughts. Saludos!

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Every time I read one of your articles, I get a renewed sense of hope for Latin America and the world in general*

And I've taken your advice to learn Spanish. Well, I hope so anyway. Still learning :) Thanks Mike!

*Offer not valid in the USA

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