Over 150 million voters in Brazil are gearing up for a monumental general election that could reshape South American politics for a generation. Meanwhile, at a shady patio in Todos Santos, a table of retired American real estate brokers is locked in a fierce debate over whether a proper Baja margarita requires Cointreau or just cheap triple sec. When asked about Latin American democratic resilience, retired actuary Brad took a long drag of a local vape and asked if Brazil had decent taco trucks. 'Democracy is great and all, man, but have you seen the price of artisanal mezcal at the organic market?' Brad muttered before floating face down in a pool of negligent apathy.