I know exaclty what you mean. The Dominican Republic is very impoverished and heading down the same route as Cuba. It wasn't always like that though. It started falling apart after the Commies killed president Trujillo in the 1960's. Before then, the Peso and the Dollar had the same purchasing power and everyone was living the #GoodLife.

Thank you for sharing that lovely music video on 3Speak! I just watched it and did enjoy it :)