<p>FWIW, the images of South America as “underdeveloped” are probably outdated. From what I have read, which isn’t much, economic development in many South American countries has been rapid since the '80s. Go online and read about it anxious–you’d probably be pleasantly surprised. Your D would have a great experience. </p>
<p>I wouldn’t not go to Europe because of terrorists, but if I had to pick a country to live in for a year and I got to pick between Chile and Spain which both have positives, I’d take the lack of proximity to groups blowing up subways as a bonus.</p>