The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

The Expat Files 6.27.25

#1- Johnny’s AUGUST 2025 EXPAT INSIDER SEMINAR has been postponed:

Stay tuned for updates… 

 

#2- Transit cops and those ever-changing rules of the road:

Which ones can you easily ignore?

 

#3- Speed traps, bribes:

Are you easy pickings for corrupt cops?

 

#4- Used car buying tips in Latin America:

 

#5- A word about driving your vehicle down from the states:

Another crazy “boots on the ground” story… 

#6- Those famous coco leaves and Bolivia: 

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

the new edition for 2025 (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 6.22.25

#1- Johnny’s AUGUST 2025 EXPAT INSIDER SEMINAR has been postponed:

Stay tuned for updates…

 

#2- Latinos have some strange Christian habits:

Have you ever had a priest bless your new car, or apartment?

 

#3- Latinos do not appreciate Jesus jokes:

Tell some at parties and people will keep their distance…

 

#4- There are no atheists in foxholes… nor in Latin America:

 

#5- Latina females and Muslim males don’t mix:

A "boots on the ground" story…

 

#6- Should gringos and expats get homeowners insurance to cover their Latin American homes and apartments?

Latinos don’t… 

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

the new edition for 2025 (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 6.20.25

#1- Johnny’s AUGUST 2025 EXPAT INSIDER SEMINAR has been postponed:

Stay tuned for updates… 

#2- Challenges that new gringo expats need to overcome in their first year abroad, or probably just go home: 

#3- Certain old gringo habits will die and new and different ones will take their place:

 

#4- How to get your USA Health insurance to cover your Latin American medical appointments and procedures:

A “boots on the ground” trip to the dentist in Guatemala… 

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

the new edition for 2025 (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 6.15.25

#1- Johnny’s AUGUST 2025 EXPAT INSIDER SEMINAR has been postponed:

Stay tuned for updates…

 

#2- A 3rd generation Latino on the ground in Los Angeles explains to us what is REALLY happening with the LA immigration protests and riots”

Hint... it’s NOT what you have been lead to believe by the lame street media… 

 

#3- How Latinos “south of the border” are reacting to the Los Angeles riots:

The ”American Dream” is on life support...

 

#4- A reality check on how tough is it to jump through those crazy Latin American residency hoops:

 

#5- TWELVE reasons why 99% of Americans will never pull the trigger on a Plan B:

 

#6- What you should know about NETFLIX in Latin America:

 

#7- A note about the average Latin American school-aged kid: 

 

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

the new edition for 2025 (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 6.13.25

#1- Johnny’s AUGUST 2025 EXPAT INSIDER SEMINAR has been postponed:

Stay tuned for updates…

 

#2- Gringo Advantage hot tips:

You can use it intellegently or stupidly…

 

#3- Late breaking El Salvador news:

Surprising things are happening there that just don’t get reported in US lame stream media…

 

#4- The case for sending US criminals to El Salvador’s prisons:

 

#5- About those Los Angeles riots in support of USA illegal immigrants:

What’s the reaction here in Latin America…   

 

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

the new edition for 2025 (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 6.8.25

#1- Johnny’s August 2025 EXPAT SEMINAR has been postponed:

Stay tuned for updates…

#2- Customs and aduana issues you will encounter when ordering stuff online:

 

#3- What's this about so much unclaimed merchandise at the aduana?

Why would gringos order stuff online and occasionally not show up to reclaim it?

 

#4- Gringos and expats who get jobs at Latino trans-nationals:

 

#5- You might ask the following loaded question if you feel like the odd man out:

If you need an instant icebreaker while with a group of Latinos then listen to this…

 

#6- The present rental situation in Latin America: 

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

the new edition for 2025 (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 6.6.25

#1- Johnny’s August 2025 EXPAT SEMINAR has been postponed: 

 

#2- “Friendly” versus “Nasty” divorces in Latin America:

The strange thing is that 4 out of 5 married Latino couples (with a house, kids, dogs etc,.) are NOT legally married… (most lie and say they are.)

 

#3- Common law marriages in Latin America:

 

#4- Pets and veterinarians in Latin America - PART 2

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

the new edition for 2025 (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 6.1.25

#1- Announcing Johnny’s August 2025 “Expat Insider Seminar”:

Join in the fun and mark off August 15th through 22nd on your calender. Get some serious “boots on the ground” in both Guatemala and El Salvador by going to www.expatplanb.com and clicking on the seminar link.    

 

#2- Why so many ancient old expat geezers still in decent shape well into their 90’s?

Most came down before the millennium and swear that being in Latin America has extended their lives and was the best move they ever made… 

 

#3- Propane gas in Latin America:

It won't be going away soon. The entire culture runs on it…

 

#4- Kitchen ranges and cloths dryers should always be vented to the outside:

Yet outside venting of appliances is not all a common practice here in Latin America…   

 

#5- Induction stoves and ranges are super efficient compared to gas models:

So then why is it that they are starting to appear in Latin appliance stores but Latin Americans are NOT buying them?  

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

the new edition for 2025 (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 5.30.25

#1- Announcing Johnny’s August 2025 “Expat Insider Seminar”:

Join in the fun and mark off August 15th through 22nd on your calendar. Get some serious “boots on the ground” in both Guatemala and El Salvador by going to www.expatplanb.com and clicking on the seminar link. Sign up by June 1^st to get in on the early-bird discounts.

#2- Pet vaccinations and veterinarians in Latin America:

#3- Pet food in Latin America:

 

#4- Driveway chickens versus Tyson chickens:

They are both available in Latin America yet how is it possible that Tyson chickens from the USA that have travelled 2000 miles are cheaper than driveway chickens!! 

#5- Machetes and crimes of passion: 

#6- The best solar power options for expats today: 

 

#7- When expats do stupid shit:

The consequences… 

 

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

the new edition for 2025 (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 5.25.25

#1- Announcing Johnny’s August 2025 “Expat Insider Seminar”:

Join in the fun and mark off August 15th through 22nd on your calender. Get some serious “boots on the ground” in both Guatemala and El Salvador by going to www.expatplanb.com and clicking on the

seminar link. Sign up by June 1^st to get in on the early-bird discounts.

 

#2- Pure versus so-so versus contaminated H2O in Latin America:

What you absolutely need to know about the water if you are going to live south of the border.

 

#3- Today we have another stark boots-on-the-ground example of why the phrase “no good deed goes unpunished” is alive and well in Latin America:

 

#4- An update on the plastic pollution problem in Latin America:

 

#5- Why and how gringos consistently waste money in Latin American appliance and hardware stores: 

#6- Does the Latin American media have Trump derangement syndrome too? 

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

The new edition for 2025 (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