Throughout many areas in Latin America economic development is the Achilles heal that relegates the countries to third world status. Surprisingly we've encountered relatively few organizations that are taking serious steps to alleviate this problem. Much of this relates to the formidable challenges presented by the foreign governments. The mind boggling bureaucracy plaguing such nations is described succinctly by a recent story from fellow travelers. Arriving at the Ecuadoria

After nearly four weeks in Guatemala we finally added another stamp to our passport. Though this was not attained with ease. Perhaps El Salvadoreans still harbor bitter resentment towards Americans for switching their currency to US dollars last year. Either way the effort and bureaucracy involved was profound. Crossing most borders with just a backpack is usually quite a simple affair, a few stamps and signatures and you're off. Throw a $5,000 motorcycle in the scenario and