I personally found “And We Sold the Rain” by Carmen Naranjo as a reflection of what Latin America has suffered through   years since the Spanish conquerors came to colonize the region. The short story reflects the economic struggles, corruption, inequality, selfishness, cynicism and inferiority . As well as a clear dominance from superior countries. The story touches these themes quite smoothly and makes the reader understand that countries like Costa Rica are not progressing because of their rulers, ignorance and submission to powerful countries. Therefore, I believe the story portrays common scenarios that Latin America keeps facing and has not stopped, and who knows when it will stop. Repetitive factors keep running in this region and it is not letting these countries to grow and be economically independent. Since the Spanish conquest, one can see that Latinos were and still are suppressed, and considered inferior because their countries are tagged as underdeveloped . And dominant countries want it that way, in order to have more advantage and control over these countries. Moreover, through history, one can learn that Latin America lacks development, good life quality, economic efficiency, strong government, education,  among other factors. Meaning that history has taught us that Latin America has struggled since ancient times due to the supremacy of the dominant countries that do not want this region to grow. In addition to this, at the end of the story, things seem to be improving; however another issue takes place and ruins everything. And this is what I mean by repetitive patrons that are blocking Latinos to keep growing unless someone decides to break the toxic circle of submission and fight for a change. In conclusion, the short story from my point of view, portrays the previous and current struggles that Latin America faces that started to take place since the Spanish conquest until the present day. Latinos are tied to dominant countries and will continue like that until someone decides to break the chains.