
i was listening to a couple of local kids, roughly translated, it went something like this: “… we’re not racist like the U.S. … gringos think they’re better than everyone else … our culture embraces all kinds …”
you know, i had a hard time taking anything they said seriously after that. Spend any time in panama or costa rica, and you’ll see the locals worship light skin. dark skin and Indian features are of the lower classes.
there are exceptions of course. and it’s not just about skin color. Latinos are proud people. most think his or her country, language, and ways are superior. read more»




