As his son (also Mario) drove us over winding roads through nestled mountainside towns, the former economist with the Nicaraguan government told us a story that was to culminate as we reached our destination.

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In this enchanting read, he traces the winding paths he has taken over the years from subject to subject.

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Considering some of the long and winding blog posts we've read over the years, there's some value in spurring users to make their point quickly.

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