Atahualpa Amarise
BBC Mundo reporter covering social and economic stories in Latin America, reporting on remittance-funded 'remittance mansions' in Guatemala and migrant family dynamics.
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Dec 27, 2025 • 26min
Not-so-golden weddings
Abhik Deb, a BBC Delhi Bureau journalist, discusses how skyrocketing gold prices are reshaping traditional Indian weddings, revealing that nearly half of India's gold demand stems from these celebrations. He shares personal insights from his own wedding amidst the financial shift. Meanwhile, Atahualpa Amarise, a BBC Mundo reporter, explores the phenomenon of ‘remittance mansions’ in Guatemala, showcasing how migrant families use funds sent home to build extravagant homes that blend modernity with local culture.
