Warning issued against Americans traveling to Progresso
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There are many places in the world just like what you have described not only Mexico. I have no idea what the answer is, or how to make it better.
I was once taught that education was the solution to all social problems. But many developing countries have fine school systems, just not the opportunity for the young to go forward in life. The lure of easy illegal money is a strong incentive for the young. Being educated and driving a taxi for the tourist isn't so rewarding for many.
Funny how you described Progresso, I told a friend it was shabby chic, more shabby then chic though. Most places in the world where that is true you get a very real feeling that the "have nots" look at the "haves" with a certain spite.
Progresso is not that way, which always made me wonder why that was. Vendors don't bludgeon you with requests to buy, children don't surround you relentlessly, and young men drinking on street corners don't stare at you with glassy eyes. Things in Progresso are very neighborly and respectful. Would be a real shame to see that disappear.
Happiest words I ever hear is when customs tells me "Welcome home." We are blessed to live where we do. Those that don't travel I think lose sight of what we have.
I was once taught that education was the solution to all social problems. But many developing countries have fine school systems, just not the opportunity for the young to go forward in life. The lure of easy illegal money is a strong incentive for the young. Being educated and driving a taxi for the tourist isn't so rewarding for many.
Funny how you described Progresso, I told a friend it was shabby chic, more shabby then chic though. Most places in the world where that is true you get a very real feeling that the "have nots" look at the "haves" with a certain spite.
Progresso is not that way, which always made me wonder why that was. Vendors don't bludgeon you with requests to buy, children don't surround you relentlessly, and young men drinking on street corners don't stare at you with glassy eyes. Things in Progresso are very neighborly and respectful. Would be a real shame to see that disappear.
Happiest words I ever hear is when customs tells me "Welcome home." We are blessed to live where we do. Those that don't travel I think lose sight of what we have.
