18.4.11

So, many of you have heard horror stories originating here in Guatemala. From enormous sinkholes, to landslides, to assinations, to narcotrafficking, to the biggie: corruption. Now, I'm not here to tell you that these reports are untrue, but rather to remind you that there is so much more to Guatemala than what the western media portrays. That being said, a fantastic article was just published by The New Yorker on April 4th that peels back the layers of deception that snake around politics here in Guatemala. The piece is called 'A Murder Foretold' by David Grann and I cannot urge you enough to give it a read (and let me know what you think!)... Here's a little teaser: Rodrigo Rosenberg knew that he was about to die. It wasn’t because he was approaching old age—he was only forty-eight. Nor had he been diagnosed with a fatal illness; an avid bike rider, he was in perfect health. Rather, Rosenberg, a highly respected corporate attorney in Guatemala, was certain that he was going to be assassinated.

2 comments:

Jim & Nancy said...

Its another "don't let the facts get in the way of a good story". The original story fits the perception of what is "typical". One should always strive to find the facts. Unc Jim

Jim & Nancy said...

OK - finally read the NYer article. Although fascinating, it all has to do with probablity of occurrence. Like someone saying, "there are murders in Solon just like Cleveland. So what's the big deal living in Cleveland around E55th rather than on Glenallen Ave. in Solon?
Which would u choose? (Nevermind, don't answer that. I don't want to know.)
The main point I got is there is no reality in the country. You are truly living in LaLa Land. And that works for you..... Need Isay more?
Aunt Nan