tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687424473868844485.post7127089852812530429..comments2010-12-17T19:43:15.367-08:00Comments on History: The Roadmap to the Future--Latin America: Good Choice, EcuadorC.V. Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14157526749304786757noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687424473868844485.post-12582241832318736392008-10-07T07:33:00.000-07:002008-10-07T07:33:00.000-07:00Not really sure why you have interjected the Phill...Not really sure why you have interjected the Phillipines into this analysis, especially considering that that country has had considerable influence from the United States, more so than Spain, especially in its economic and political structure. Additionally to suggest that in the common denominator of wealth, land ownership, dictates a 'lazy' lifestyle is utterly simplistic and prejudices, not to mention blatantly ignorant. Being from Ecuador, having lived there and understanding the evolution of the practical aspects of markets on that country's economy, I can state that land ownership does not imply wealth, nor does it secure it. What are we talking about here -- real estate, agrarian or commercial? Simply owning land, these days in Ecuador (or anyplace in LA)is not sufficient. What Ecuadorians ARE looking forward is the ability to access capital and markets, to develop trade, and participate in commerce both at a micro and macro level. Jobs creation and economic growth through entrepreneurial opportunities. <BR/>Lazy? what telenovela have you been living in?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10230594103201462742noreply@blogger.com