The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

The Expat Files 3.28.25

#1- Scammed again by a Mexican Timeshare company:

Fresh green gringos are perfect targets…     

 

#2- Where do Mexican cartels get their drones, AK’s and RPG’s?

Ask Zalensky…

 

#3- DYK that because of a recent explosion in crime, both Peru and Ecuador are under martial law?

Bottom line? Be careful when selecting your Plan B destination…

 

#4- What are the chances you'll get stopped at customs with a shitload of Latin American coffee (or arts and crafts)?

More “boots on the ground” stories…

#5- A word about Latino car clubs and other “guy” hobbies in Latin America:

 

#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 3.23.25

#1- Why you should be very careful using Whatsapp:

You will be forced to use it in Latin America. Everyone uses it because its free (so they think) but beware…

#2- Latin American vehicle insurance chaos is never ending:

 

#3- Pay attention to the following car accident scenarios as described:

If you drive long enough in Latin America, eventually one or more of these eventualities will happen to you…

 

#4- About those expat/gringo language hypocrites you will certainly meet:

#5- Yet another handful of reasons you might want to avoid having a Plan B in Panama:

 

#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 3.21.25

#1- Comfortably unreliable Latinos: 

 

#2- Sin Verguenza means “no shame”

A term you will hear frequently in Latin America…  

#3- Gas station etiquette: 

#4- Negative gringo stereotypes: 

#5- When is “lag time” good? 

#6- Autistic kids 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 3.16.25

#1- The good and bad news on the Latin American garbage and litter front: 

#2- Big Latin American cities are NOT as polluted as you might think:   

#3- More mating and dating tips when looking for love in Latin America: 

#4- Can gringos and expats overlook the bad cultural habits of Latinos and Latinas? 

 

#5- You might find it hard to believe, but amazingly enough, Latin ladies don’t nag:

Instead of nagging their husbands to fix the light or take out the garbage, most ladies just stay mum and do it themselves…   

#6- Johnny’s lastest rant about social media “influencers”

#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 3.14.25

#1-Latinos don’t understand that its dangerous to send sensitive info like cedulas, passports and contracts willy nilly over the internet and insecure platforms like whatsapp:

When will they learn?

#2- How Elon and DOGE are affecting certain Expat Files listeners:  

 

#3- The very bad money and credit habits of Latin Americans:

Latin Americans are clueless about basic finance and money issues…

 

#4- 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     

#5 - 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 3.9.25

#1- Cartel and gangbanger report: 

 

#2- When expats become old and decrepit:

Do you have a plan? Are you ready for that eventuality?  

#3- Solutions for aging out comfortably in Latin America:

#4- The unfairness of the “gringo advantage”:

 

#5- Receiving Social Security in Latin America:

The traps and tips…

#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 3.7.25

#1- More really good reasons to skip riding the Chicken Bus: 

#2- The weird yet predicable habits of wealthy Latino gringo wannabees: 

#3- More I-Phone theft stories that might make you want to stick to a cheap Android: 

#4- 10 gross reasons why you should avoid renting Air B&B’s in Latin America: 

#5- You say you can’t wait to hire a cleaning lady? 

 

#6- Solar power and EV Lithium battery lies, fake news and misconceptions:

If you still think they’re prone to catching fire and blowing up, you’re drinking the wrong cool aid..

#7- The very bad habits of Latino motorcyclists (human cucarachas) just got worse: 

 

#8- 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     

#9 - 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 2.28.25

#1- By popular demand, today we have Johnny ranting about USAID: 

#2- About those badly laid-out Latin American home and apartment floor plans: 

#3- Latin Americans continue making fatal bathroom and kitchen mistakes: 

#4- More tips (and errors to avoid) regarding shipping items to your Latin American residence: 

#5- Overcharged lately, by the Aduana and customs people? 

#6- A  clever “Valentines Day” payback scheme: 

#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 2.23.25

#1- Some stupidly simple reasons why Latin American businesses would never survive if they set up shop in the 1^st world; 

 

#2- Latino kids are quickly losing their basic arithmetic skills:

They can't add or subtract without a cash register or calculator. Sound familiar?

 

#3- In Latin America there seems to be an art to doing a half-assed job:

Why do 9 out of 10 Latino painters, plumbers, electricians etc., seem to excel at mediocrity.

 

#4- My dentist sings (and sometimes dances) while she works on people... don't laugh, obviously she really loves her work:

Another crazy but true “boots on the ground” story that could only happen in Latin America…

 

#5- Manana time and Latino doctor’s appointments:

How to make sure you don’t end up sitting for hours in the waiting room… 

#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 2.21.25

#1- Car accidents and those little telltale piles of glass and plastic you often come across on the street:  

#2- About those animal carcasses in the street…

#3- Personal space (lack of personal space that is..) stories you will get a kick out of:

 

#4- Are all Ex- Presidents crooks?

Sure seems like it when you follow the money…

 

#5- Tips on car and home insurance policies and coverage in Latin America that will save you thousands:

And spare you a lot of grief too…

 

#6- The real reason why Latinas of a certain age will sell their souls for a late model I-Phone:

And why even a very very good Android just won’t do…   

#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