En los albores del 2015 me encuentro reflexionando sobre
cual es la psicología del subdesarrollo de nuestros paises Latino
Americanos. Y la pregunta que viene a la
mente es, hay alguien que se está beneficiando de la pobreza de nuestros
paises? Que tipo de beneficio pueden
tener? Preguntas, que a lo mejor alguno
de nuestros lectores puede contester.
Luego
de vivir en Estados Unidos por algunos años, me he dado cuenta que el
Capitalismo en su afán de enriquecer a todos, da grandes oportunidades a toda
la población de llenar sus necesidades básicas a bajo costo. Existen las “tiendas del dólar” donde
cualquier cosa cuesta $1 dolar; hay
miles de rebajas durante el año especialmente en dias festivos como la Navidad,
Año Nuevo, Día del Trabajo y Día de Acción de Gracias y aún después de las
festividades, todo esta rebajado hasta 75%.
Entonces, si, el capitalismo lleva a que la gente acumule
muchas cosas materiales. Sin embargo,
también existe el sistema de reciclaje de ropa, de herramientas, etc. efectuado
por las organizaciones como son “Goodwill”, “Salvation Army” y otras
organizaciones que recogen donaciones de carros, muebles y ropa usados para
ayudar a sus comunidades.
O sea que el Subdesarrollo puede verse como una falta de oportunidades para los
ciudadanos. Aunque muchas de estas
organizaciones que reciben donaciones son creadas por ciudadanos para la
comunidad. Entonces, podría decirse que el
Subdesarrollo es la falta de iniciativa para organizarse y mejorar la comunidad?
La motivación que me lleva a escribir este artículo tiene que
ver con el enojo que siento luego de tratar de hacer un envío de artículos al
Chocó como un pequeño grano de arena para contribuir a la reducción de la
mortalidad maternal (358:100.000) y a la mortalidad infantil. La compañía de correo cobra $1000 dolares
por enviar una caja de 20 libras. Además
a la llegada a la aduana en Colombia, cobrarían el 15% de impuesto, y el 16%
del IVA (calculo basado en el costo de la mercancía mas el costo del
envío). O sea que para mandar unos
simples artículos que costaron $3 dolares cada uno, costará $700.000 pesos para recibirlos en
Colombia.
Bueno,
como dicen ayudate que Dios te ayudará.
No solo el Chocó sigue en la pobreza
pero a la hora de enviar una donación de otro país, ni siquiera pueden
recibirla por correo, porque el sistema absurdo de tarifas lo impide. Quién establece estas tarifas? Acaso no se aprobó el Tratado de Libre
Comercio con EU en Mayo del 2012?
En
fin, el subdesarrollo parece mantenerse gracias a la ineficacia de los
gobiernos, a la falta de visión, a la falta de iniciativa ciudadana, a la falta
de estímulo de la banca, y a la baja auto estima como pais del mundo en donde tal vez se cree que hay que seguir en la pobreza y no se tiene una visión futura de ser un país del primer mundo.
Qué metas tiene Colombia para este año? Qué necesita para pensar de manera diferente?
Cómo hacerse conciente de la gran cantidad de recursos naturales que tiene Colombia?
Teniendo la posición estratégica de tener acceso a los dos océanos y una faja estrecha
Qué metas tiene Colombia para este año? Qué necesita para pensar de manera diferente?
Cómo hacerse conciente de la gran cantidad de recursos naturales que tiene Colombia?
Teniendo la posición estratégica de tener acceso a los dos océanos y una faja estrecha
de 140 kilometros con el cuarto río más caudaloso del mundo... tenemos los ingredientes para hacer un proyecto espectacular ... pero será la desidia o la depresión que sume a nuestros paises?
Solo cuando uno siente que puede tener poder para salir de esta depresión es cuando se vislumbran los efectos de una cura.
Solo cuando uno siente que puede tener poder para salir de esta depresión es cuando se vislumbran los efectos de una cura.
Que el 2015 traiga Paz y Prosperidad.
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English Translation
Our wishes for peace and prosperity in 2015.
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English Translation
The Psychology of the Underdevelopment
At the beginning of 2015 I find myself reflecting on what is the psychology of the underdevelopment of our Latin American countries. And the question that comes to mind is, Is there someone who is benefiting from the poverty of our countries? What kind of benefit can anyone have? Questions, that perhaps some of our readers may answer.
After living in the US for a few years, I've realized that capitalism in its quest to enrich everyone, gives great opportunities to all people to fill their basic needs at very low cost. There are the "dollar stores" where anything costs $ 1 dollar; there are thousands of sales during the year especially during holidays like Christmas, New Year, Labor Day and Thanksgiving and even after the festivities, everything is lowered to 75%.
So, if capitalism leads many people to accumulate material things, there is also the recycling of clothing, tools, etc. made by organizations such as "Goodwill", "Salvation Army" and other organizations that collect donations of cars, furniture and used clothes to help their communities.
So, the Underdevelopment can be seen as a lack of opportunities for citizens. Although many of these organizations receiving donations are created by citizens in the communities. So arguably, is Underdevelopment the lack of initiative by the citizens to organize and improve the community?
The motivation that leads me to write this article has to do with the anger I felt after trying to make a shipment of items to Choco, Colombia to contribute to the reduction of maternal mortality (358: 100,000) and infant mortality. The mailing company charges $ 1000 dollars to send a box of 20 pounds. In addition at the arrival to the office in Colombia, customs charges the 15% tax and 16% VAT (calculation based on the cost of the goods plus the cost of shipping). So for sending a few simple items that cost $ 3 dollars each, will cost $ 700,000 pesos ($300 dollars) to receive in Colombia.
Well, as they say God will help if you help yourself. Not only Chocó continues in extreme poverty but when sending a donation from another country, it is not possible to receive it if they don’t have the money to pay for the absurd customs taxes. Who sets these rates? Wasn’t the FTA with the US approved in May 2012?
View:http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tratado_de_Libre_Comercio_entre_Colombia_y_Estados_Unidoss
Finally, underdevelopment seems to be maintained due to the ineffectiveness of governments, the lack of vision, the lack of citizen’s initiative, the lack of encouragement from the banking industry, and the low self-esteem as a country and lack of futuristic vision to become a first world country.
What goals does Colombia have this year? What is needed to think differently?
How to become aware of the many natural resources of Colombia?
Given the strategic position of having access to both oceans and a narrow strip of 140 km with the fourth most voluminous river in the world … we have the ingredients for a spectacular project ... but will the apathy or depression keep us relegated to remain in poverty?
Just when you feel empowered to get out of this depression is when the effects of a cure can emerge.
At the beginning of 2015 I find myself reflecting on what is the psychology of the underdevelopment of our Latin American countries. And the question that comes to mind is, Is there someone who is benefiting from the poverty of our countries? What kind of benefit can anyone have? Questions, that perhaps some of our readers may answer.
After living in the US for a few years, I've realized that capitalism in its quest to enrich everyone, gives great opportunities to all people to fill their basic needs at very low cost. There are the "dollar stores" where anything costs $ 1 dollar; there are thousands of sales during the year especially during holidays like Christmas, New Year, Labor Day and Thanksgiving and even after the festivities, everything is lowered to 75%.
So, if capitalism leads many people to accumulate material things, there is also the recycling of clothing, tools, etc. made by organizations such as "Goodwill", "Salvation Army" and other organizations that collect donations of cars, furniture and used clothes to help their communities.
So, the Underdevelopment can be seen as a lack of opportunities for citizens. Although many of these organizations receiving donations are created by citizens in the communities. So arguably, is Underdevelopment the lack of initiative by the citizens to organize and improve the community?
The motivation that leads me to write this article has to do with the anger I felt after trying to make a shipment of items to Choco, Colombia to contribute to the reduction of maternal mortality (358: 100,000) and infant mortality. The mailing company charges $ 1000 dollars to send a box of 20 pounds. In addition at the arrival to the office in Colombia, customs charges the 15% tax and 16% VAT (calculation based on the cost of the goods plus the cost of shipping). So for sending a few simple items that cost $ 3 dollars each, will cost $ 700,000 pesos ($300 dollars) to receive in Colombia.
Well, as they say God will help if you help yourself. Not only Chocó continues in extreme poverty but when sending a donation from another country, it is not possible to receive it if they don’t have the money to pay for the absurd customs taxes. Who sets these rates? Wasn’t the FTA with the US approved in May 2012?
View:http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tratado_de_Libre_Comercio_entre_Colombia_y_Estados_Unidoss
Finally, underdevelopment seems to be maintained due to the ineffectiveness of governments, the lack of vision, the lack of citizen’s initiative, the lack of encouragement from the banking industry, and the low self-esteem as a country and lack of futuristic vision to become a first world country.
What goals does Colombia have this year? What is needed to think differently?
How to become aware of the many natural resources of Colombia?
Given the strategic position of having access to both oceans and a narrow strip of 140 km with the fourth most voluminous river in the world … we have the ingredients for a spectacular project ... but will the apathy or depression keep us relegated to remain in poverty?
Just when you feel empowered to get out of this depression is when the effects of a cure can emerge.
Our wishes for peace and prosperity in 2015.
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