Author Archives: Andreas Moser

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About Andreas Moser

I am a lawyer in Germany, with a focus on international family law, migration and citizenship law, as well as constitutional law. My other interests include long walks, train rides, hitchhiking, history, and writing stories.

How Brazilians reacted to the Impeachment

Posted on 2016-04-18 by Andreas Moser

First reactions from the streets of Brazil after the news broke that Congress had voted to initiate an impeachment proceeding against President Dilma Rousseff:

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Easily Confused (57) Coup in Brazil

Posted on 2016-04-18 by Andreas Moser

1889, that was a coup when the military toppled the Brazilian emperor Pedro II and forced him into exile. 1964, that was a coup which lead to 20 years of military dictatorship. 2016, that is, contrary to some angry rhetoric and calls of “coup” … Continue reading →

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How is Brazil doing?

Posted on 2016-04-18 by Andreas Moser

Not too good, it seems: (Photographed at the Carnival Cemetery on La Maddalena, Sardinia.)

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Mobile Copy Shop

Posted on 2016-04-18 by Andreas Moser

Everyone knows that situation: You need to photocopy a few pages from a book because you need to return it to the library, but you don’t have a copy machine on hand or your secretary has skipped work again. In Sucre in … Continue reading →

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Public Transport in Bolivia

Posted on 2016-04-16 by Andreas Moser

On my hike from Sucre to the seven waterfalls, I saw this bus. As you can see from the sign behind the windshield, the bus still had to cover about 150 km to Potosí. It is really a shame that almost nobody in … Continue reading →

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Illimani in the Clouds

Posted on 2016-04-13 by Andreas Moser

Flights in Bolivia are short, but scenic. On yesterday’s flight from Cochabamba to La Paz, there was a thick cover of clouds, so I fell asleep, thinking I won’t miss much. Luckily, I woke up just as we were passing Mount … Continue reading →

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Next Trip: La Paz, Tiwanaku and Titicaca

Posted on 2016-04-11 by Andreas Moser

Tomorrow, I will fly to La Paz. I don’t usually like big cities too much, but with a constant view of the mountains, it may be bearable. Of course I will visit Tiwanaku before I will continue to Lake Titicaca … Continue reading →

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What is the SS Marching Band doing in Bolivia?

Posted on 2016-04-09 by Andreas Moser

Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Artikels. On average, you are awoken by marching bands in Bolivia twice per week and at least once per week you will be prevented from falling asleep at night by a marching band and fireworks. I generally like … Continue reading →

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Opening a Law Office again

Posted on 2016-04-09 by Andreas Moser

Because I don’t receive enough donations to support my blog, I have to start working as a lawyer again. Unfortunately, I don’t possess any other skills. After my long sabbatical of six years, I have to start small. Very small. This is … Continue reading →

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Lady Liberty in Bolivia

Posted on 2016-04-08 by Andreas Moser

Not only New York has a Statue of Liberty. So does Potosí in Bolivia. This one is no replica of the famous sister, but an original creation in its own right. Yet sisters they are, for they have the same … Continue reading →

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