The Latino Lack

Any American or European who lives in Latin America (such as myself) has probably noticed this. We have to live with it every day.

The most obvious lack is the lack of money - Latin America is poor. And its intellectuals have not able to explain why this is - especially in their schools. Because explaining this, would not be easy. It would mean, looking at some of their basic values closely.

This difference was caused by the Reformation, that Northern Europe accepted (and became Protestant). But Southern Europe rejected (and remained Catholic). The net result was that the North became affluent, and the South remained poor.

Explaining why this was so, is more than I can attempt here, but these reasons have been explained adequately elsewhere.

Some Latinos have lived in the US for awhile, and been able to adapt to life there - but most cannot. The same for Americans living down here - some can adapt, but most cannot, have to go back.

Cultural Shock is powerful, and you have to experience it yourself, to feel how powerful it is.