The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

The Expat Files 11.3.24

#1- What happens when gringos get into transit accidents:

 

#2- Why any good Latino lawyer will advise you never say sensitive or confidential things on Whatsapp:

 

#3- Is it wise to buy land and get your Plan B started in Venezuela:

Now that Venezuela is very safe and all the imprisoned Venezuelan criminals have arrived in the USA, is Venezuela poised to be next Costa Rica or Argentina?  

#4- When gringos and expats have bouts of depression:

 

#5- The phenomena know as "delayed karma":

And what it means for the millions and millions of horrible Latin American drivers…

#6-The legal facts of life for gringos and Expats living in Latin America:

#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

the new edition for 2024 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com     

#8- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 

The Expat Files 11.1.24

#1- A new way to gouge gringos at the airport:

#2- Your gringo “disadvantage”: 

 

#3- Local boy makes good- maybe, maybe not:

How Latinos up in the states go to great lengths (and go deep into debt) to prove to the folks back home that they have achieved the so called “American dream”…  

#4- Trading one treadmill for another:

#5- The things you need to know about Latin American police:

 

#6-The truth about Latin American public lynchings:

When the locals take the law into their own hands…

 

#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

the new edition for 2024 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com     

#8- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 

 

 

 

 

The Expat Files 10.27.24

#1- How Expats experience a kind of “reverse culture shock”: 

#2- How 1^st world news outlets pick and choose extreme Latin American news bits to highlight:

#3- How I got censored on Latin American radio:  

 

#4- DYK official statistics show that only 1% of crimes are solved in Mexico?:

Meanwhile, millions of unenlightened Americans still think it’s a good idea to move there…

 

#5- DKN that Peru has so many criminal ex-presidents convicted of high crimes (4 of them), they decided to build a special prison to hold them:

 

#6- A report on a National Healthcare System disaster in Brazil that will convince you to that everything governments touch turns to shit:    

#5- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

the new edition for 2024 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com     

#6- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 

 

 

The Expat Files 10.25.24

#1- How I was embarrassed into learning decent Spanish: 

 #2- The best places for gringos and expats to meet eligible, nice, single Latinas: 

 

#3- Gringos and gym memberships in Latin America:

It’s NOT what you think!!  

#4-Persistant stereotypes that Latinos have about Gringos- Part 2:

#5- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

the new edition for 2024 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com     

#6- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 

The Expat Files 10.20.24

 #1- More really crazy things that can only happen in Latin America:

 

 #2- What about Ecuador?

For many reasons I have never really recommended having a Plan B in Ecuador, but somehow, lately things have gotten so bad there that its hard to even recommend a short term visit..

 

#3- Gas generator backup power for your Latin American home:

Do you really need to buy one? I'd say yes and here's why...    

#4- Pushy Gringos and Expats:

#5- Your nest egg and how long it should last in Latin America?

 

#6- Gringos and Expats working for the man in Latin America (and NOT for yourself) :

What to expect and is it worth it?

#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

the new edition for 2024 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com     

#8- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 

The Expat Files 10.18.23

#1- Get use to the fact that you will have one or more Propane Gas tanks if you decide live in Latin America:

Here’s what you need to know about your use of propane tanks…  

 

#2- There definitely will be building, plumbing and electrical “code violations” in your Latin American house:

Should you be worried about those occasional leaks and electric shocks in the shower?

 

#3- You’ve probably heard the saying “God protects drunks, children and idiots”:

Funny how that seems to be an unofficial motto in Latin America..

 

#4- Electric stoves versus gas stoves in Latin America:

What type of kitchen stove is most practical for gringos and expats?

 

#5- Tesla Robo-Taxis are coming to Latin America. They will be welcomed with much fanfare and open arms… most especially by Latina Ladies and here's why…  

 

#6- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

the new edition for 2024 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com     

#7- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 

 

The Expat Files 10.13.23

#1- Latinos often say things like, “In time, my country will progress from 3^rd world to 1^st first world just like the USA”:

I see very little evidence of that. The sad truth is that 1^st world countries are fast reverting to 3^rd world status…

 

#2- Is your Latino house or apt properly wired?

Its important that all of your electrical outlets have an earth ground. Have you even checked?  

#3- Living in Latin America you really need a small, cheap UPS (uninterrupted power supply) for your TV or monitor and here’s why: 

#4- A word about house building and building inspectors in Latin America:

#5- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

the new edition for 2024 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com     

#6- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 

The Expat Files 10.11.23

#1- Skinflint Gringos and Expats -Part 2: 

 

#2- What is the famous “Canasta Basica”???

It’s a term that means nothing to expats and gringos but is very very  important to the average Latino and Latina…  

#3- A funny thing happened on the way to the gas station: 

#4- How and why Latinos are “idiot light” optimists:

#5- Are Latino politicians more (or less) toxically sociopathic than US politicians???

#6- Latin American supermarket chickens and eggs:

#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

the new edition for 2024 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com     

#8- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 

The Expat Files 10.4.23

#1- Smart phone proliferation in Latin America:

Yes, Latinos everyone has one or more. Latinos are as hopelessly addicted to Fakebook and Tick Toc as North Americans. Yet smart phones have not made Latinos smarter, more efficient nor on time…   

 

#2- “Only in Costa Rica, Brazil, Guatemala, Panama, etc., etc., (fill in the Latin country):

You hear that common phrase bandied about by gringos and expats… depending what Latin Country they happen to be living in…  

#3- The facts about ordering stuff from Amazon while living in Latin America: 

 

#4- Mexico elects to transport illegal aliens arriving at their southern Guatemalan border directly to the US border:

Mexicans do not want them lingering in their country so they are providing illegals secure buses and meals for the 550 mile trip…    

#5- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

the new edition for 2024 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com     

#6- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 

The Expat Files 9.29.23

#1- Historic and beautiful colonial buildings are awfully nice. Gringos and expats love them … but the tip here is that when they come up for sale (and they often do) you’d be nuts to buy one: 

#2- Latino governments don’t fluoridate their municipal water (That’s the good news). The bad news is they do chlorinate the shit out of it:

#3- The truth about those raw sugarcane sticks that kids out in the boonies love to suck on:  

 

#4- Your “Gringo Advantage “ in love and romance”

Five more not well understood reasons why its nothing to sneeze at…

#5- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

the new edition for 2024 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com     

#6- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com