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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Monday May 01, 2023

The Expat Files - 04.30.23

Monday May 01, 2023

#1- Used car buying tips:
Note that the used car market in Latin America is a different kind of animal than what you are used to.

#2- Seeing sexism and machoism on display at every level:
It’s so pervasive the ladies are used to it. Today we get to hear a Latina’s “boots on the ground” story about her sexist, abusive landlord and her own sexist brother.

#3- Colonoscopies in Latin America:
As unpleasant as it sounds, of you're over 50 it's a necessary evil. So today we take a trip to a Latin gastroenterologist.

#4- Sexual harassment in Latin America:
Ladies, you need to pay attention to this particular “boots on the ground” story

#5- Food expiration dates in Latin American stores:
Unlike in the USA, things routinely get sold beyond their expiration dates in Latin America . Should expats be worried?
#6- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

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

The new edition for 2022 (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 and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

Friday Apr 28, 2023

The Expat Files - 04.28.23

Friday Apr 28, 2023

#1- Coffee culture in Latin America and the trouble with Starbucks:
Yes, Starbucks is all over the place down here too and causing lots of unintended, unpredictable secondary cultural effects
#2- A Latin American side trip you will want to take!

#3- Inflation and product downsizing in Latin America:

#4- The trouble with Haiti:
Yes, it’s considered a Latin American country too… so we have to talk about it sooner or later
#5- Vigilante justice in Latin America:

#6- Clamoring for President Bukele:
Today we explain why every single 3rd world country citizen poll rates Salvador’s president Bukele as a one of a kind savior and a hero, while at the same time the 1st world country media despise him... painting paint him as an evil dictator.
#7- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

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

Wednesday Apr 26, 2023

The Expat Files - 04.21.23

Wednesday Apr 26, 2023

#1- Is the “Gringo Advantage” alive and well or slowly dying?
Are certain bad gringos who’ve gone native ruining it?
#2- How to ditch a gringo expat “time vampire”:

#3- The 10 worst gringo/expat apartment and real estate rental mistakes:

#4- How to gouge a gringo…let me count the ways:

#5- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

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

Wednesday Apr 26, 2023

The Expat Files - 04.23.23

Wednesday Apr 26, 2023

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1237, SUN, APR 23 (04-23-23)

#1- Is the “gringo advantage” in mating, dating, love and romance alive and well… or slowly fading… as more and more gringos pile in?

#2- Travelling through airports with gold coins, cash, crypto and bullion and what about that pesky $10000 reporting rule?

#3- A word about rent-a-cops and those uniformed dickhead slugs that lord over us at the airport:

#4- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

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

The new edition for 2022 (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 and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

Tuesday Apr 18, 2023

The Expat Files - 04.16.23

Tuesday Apr 18, 2023

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1235, SUN, APR 16 (04-16-23)

#1- Cowards in paradise:

Today we discuss certain mentally anemic Americans and why we don’t want them in Latin America:

#2- Latin American cost of living update:

#3- Inflation in Latin America:

What gringos and expats need to know…

#4- Purchasing car insurance in Latin America:

What you absolutely need to consider.

#5- Are you duped by lame stream media statistics?

#6- disgusting Port-a-potties and other horrible public event experiences:

#7- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

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

Tuesday Apr 18, 2023

The Expat Files - 04.14.23

Tuesday Apr 18, 2023

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1234, FRI, APR 14 (04-14-23)

#1-Gun ownership in Latin America- PART 3:

Today we talk about the best types of guns to have around the house if you happen to live in Latin America

#2- Ever wonder how local Latinos feel about those weekly crazy mass killings that occur with such regularity up in the states?

Guess what? Killings of the same mindless type are happening in Latin America too. You’re just not hearing about them…

#3- Tips for dog owners in Latin America:

You will need these suggestions if you don’t want your dog to turn into the usual suspect dirty smelly untrained Latino skuzball pet

#4- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

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

Tuesday Apr 11, 2023

The Expat Files - 04.09.23

Tuesday Apr 11, 2023

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1233 SUN, APR 09 (04-09-23)

#1-How to make and lose Latino friends in 3 easy lessons;

#2- Party topics and themes that are sure to piss off and alienate any Latinos in the crowd:

#3- BEWARE- Latinas are all in on that BS pseudoscience known as astrology

#4- A new “boots on the ground” story that will surely astound and amuse you:

#5- That famous Latino English letter T-SHIRT craze takes a weird turn:

#6- About those wandering guitar totin’ scruffy gringo backpacker troubadours….

#7- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

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

Friday Apr 07, 2023

The Expat Files - 04.07.23

Friday Apr 07, 2023

#1-The latest “Expat Insider” seminar reviews are coming in:
Listen and hear the good the bad and the ugly

#2- How NOT to get your phone stolen:
Cell phones are the number one stolen item in Latin America so pay attention

#3- Ecuador allows civilians to own guns for the first time in 12 years:
Wonder why? … it’s because violent crime is up 100% since just last year

#4- CBD oil in Latin America:
Is it legal and available?
#5- What, expat retirement rags like AARP and International Living are NOT telling you about their top 10 picks:

#6- DYK that lunatic Klaus Schwab and his idiotic World Economic Forum wokesters have actually selected their top 5 retirement destination picks for SOUTH America?
Aren’t you curious to know their pics, and why?

#7- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?
Our own 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

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

Monday Apr 03, 2023

The Expat Files - 04.02.23

Monday Apr 03, 2023

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1231 SUN, APR 02 (04-02-23)

#1-Whats up with all of those Dead Black tinted car windows?

Should you tint yours that way?:

#2- How not to get robbed while in your car:

#3- Car burglar alarms in Latin America:

Do you need one?

#4- What ever happed to Latin Rock and Roll music?

It was alive and well and really huge in the 1980's, 90's through the year 2000 but completely vanished by about 2005...

#5- What's wrong with Peru as a Plan B?

Today we highlight 10 reasons why it's not recommended

#6- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

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

Friday Mar 31, 2023

The Expat Files - 03.31.23

Friday Mar 31, 2023

#1- Where do toxic gringo “wokesters” linger in Latin America? How can you avoid or foil them?- Part 2:

#2- TEN more reasons Panama is not my choice for a permanent “Plan B” destination:

#3- What is the profile of the average Expat?

#4- Some bad news about getting around in Latin America for people with mobility issues and physical impairments:
New studies show that 4 out of 5 Latin American streets are NOT walker, cane or wheelchair accessible.

#5- What the world doesn't know about the Chinese presence in Latin America:
Should we worry? In a word, Yes.
#6- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

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