The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

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A guide to moving to Latin America, finding work, and settling in.

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24 minutes ago

The Expat Files 1.19.25

24 minutes ago

#1- Wouldn’t it be nice to find a 1^st world building contractor in 3^rd world Latin America?

Many gringos expats have had that same idea. It sounds like such a winning business proposition. But wait. Not so fast, as you’ll soon find out why it almost never pans out as a gringo business in today’s first “boots on the ground” story.

#2- What to expect when the Latino plumber, electrician or glass worker arrives at your door:

I mean besides the fact that he doesn’t speak a word of English…

#3- What you need to know about the doors, locks, nobs and hinges in your Latin American home:

Today we have some practical tips that will save you a lot of future grief…

#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

3 days ago

The Expat Files 1.17.25

3 days ago

#1- Latinos who’ve become legal in the states often visit the relatives in their home country, bearing gifts, strutting their stuff and putting on the dog:

For the folks back home the gifts are nice but the crowing gets old pretty fast…

#2- Racism in Latin America:

Is there even such thing as a Latino race?

#3- A Latin American guns and ammo story:

#4- Argentina sucks up to the IMF once again:

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

#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

Sunday Jan 12, 2025

The Expat Files 1.12.25

Sunday Jan 12, 2025

#1- Stupid mistakes that Gringos and Expats make in the pursuit of mating dating in Latin America:

#2- How AI will affect Latin Americans:

BTW: Latinos are completely oblivious as to AI’s existence...

#3- Why Latin Americans are true survivors (and you’re not):

For example: Could you really maintain your cool in a 3 day power or water outage?

#4- A few words about the local handyman in your neighborhood:

There’s always a local “jack of all trades” nearby, just ask anyone living close by…

#5- Why you should never ever trust a Latin American weather forecast:

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

#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

Friday Jan 10, 2025

The Expat Files 1.10.25

Friday Jan 10, 2025

#1- The myth of “American Exceptionalism”:

Why certain gringos still believe it even though the US has not been #1 in anything significant or positive for more than 25 years (since the millennium).

#2- “Boots on the ground” in Brazil:

The cost of living in Brazil. What it takes to live like a first world gringo.

#3- The two different versions of the “American Dream”:

#4- Three ways why statistically, 40% of retired gringos will end up broke:

Don’t let this happen to you…

#5- How Google will soon get killed by AI:

I can’t wait to watch that happen…

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

#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

Friday Jan 03, 2025

The Expat Files 1.3.25

Friday Jan 03, 2025

#1- The “entitled” rich kid phenomena in Latin America:

BTW…you’ll find they’re generally nicer, less demanding, more polite and more respectful to adults than the entitled American rich kids up in the states.

#2- Ever wonder how well gringo expat kids mix when they get enrolled in Latin American “helicopter” schools?

#3- The “live at home” adult Latino kid phenomena:

Yes, the vast majority of Latino kids live at home with the parents till they marry. But what if they never marry? Then what?

#4- Is it dangerous driving through tunnels in Latin America?

Yet another scary “boots on the ground” story.

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

#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

Monday Dec 30, 2024

The Expat Files 12.29.24

Monday Dec 30, 2024

#1- What to do when standing in one of those never ending Latin American bank, supermarket or govt. lines:

You should know there’s a certain Latin American “Line” etiquette?

#2- Latino cops and their cell phone addictions:

Yes, unfortunately they pay infinitely more attention to Tic Tock than the job at hand…

#3- What about Mexico City as a plan C or D?

#4- Spousal and domestic abuse is out of control Latin America because its mostly tolerated:

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

#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

Sunday Dec 22, 2024

The Expat Files 12.22.24

Sunday Dec 22, 2024

#1- STILL THINKING OF MOVING TO MEXICO?

Here's what happens when Mexican cartel bosses move into your nice, quiet gringoized neighborhood:

Today’s first shocking “boots on the ground” story…

#2- The gringo “savior” complex:

Clueless gringos regularly fall in love with fresh, young a “part time” hookers and try to save them. Today we have another crazy “boots on the ground “story illustrating why it’s a very bad idea…

#3- Those ridiculous State Dept. Travel advisories:

#4- 99% of Latin Americans drink Coffee, good deal right?

Problem is that locals Latinos almost never brew it the way you like it. However, you can get a free sugar-spiked cup at nearly every store and mom and pop tienda!!

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

#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

Friday Dec 20, 2024

The Expat Files 12.20.24

Friday Dec 20, 2024

#1- Plumbing problems you should know about that are particular to Latin American buildings:

#2- The multiple problems with drywall in Latin America:

#3- The lies and fakeries of going “green” in Latin America:

#4- The December burning of 500,000 devils in Guatemala, and in the rest of Latin America too:

#5- The Lithium battery problem:

#6- Will hurricanes damage or destroy your solar panels?

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

#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

Sunday Dec 15, 2024

The Expat Files 12.15.24

Sunday Dec 15, 2024

#1- Do Latin Americans realize that their entire society is mediocre?:

Sounds pretty harsh .. but

#2- When your cleaning lady get extorted by narcos:

Only in Latin America…

#3- More bad news about Mexico;

As if we needed this too…

#4- Where to live and where NOT to live:

#5- Living next to the “have not’s”:

Is it ok for gringos and expats?

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

#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

Friday Dec 13, 2024

The Expat Files 12.13.24

Friday Dec 13, 2024

#1- Plastic surgery in Latin America:

What you didn’t know and should…

#2- Why Hondurans are pissed at their imported Cuban doctors:

#3- Trust issues in Latin America:

Can you trust the word of a Latin American? How much do Latin Americans trust each other…

#4- How safe are gated, guarded communities?

#5- Living next to a Narco, "a boots on the ground" story :

Can it happen to you?

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

#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