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 Mar 27, 2023

The Expat Files - 03.24.23

Monday Mar 27, 2023

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1229 FRI, MAR 24 (03-24-23)

#1- What you need to know about female taxi drivers in Latin America:

#2- Counterfeit money and cloned goods in Latin America:

#3- Today we discuss how the “wokeness” virus has hit the US military and how it has been driving smart and astute US military personnel into a “Plan B”,,, get out of Dodge mode:

#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”.

Friday Mar 17, 2023

The Expat Files - 03.17.23

Friday Mar 17, 2023

#1- What Latinas (the ladies) want:
Gringos will want to hear this. It’s the million peso question…

#2- The problem with IKEA:
It might sound like a good thing that IKEA has franchise throughout Latin America but the secondary effect is that they have steadily lowered the standards of local furniture quality and craftsmanship

#3- 20 more very good WTF reasons to get the hell out of dodge:

#4- The word “Tacano” is an insult that means cheapskate:
It’s a big insult when directed toward a Latino man. Avoidance of that label is one of the main motivators Latino guys spend all they earn and don’t save dime. Even apparently successful Latinos are likely to be dead broke

#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":

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”.

Monday Mar 13, 2023

The Expat Files - 03.12.23

Monday Mar 13, 2023

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1227 SUN, MAR 12 (03-12-23)

#1- Understandably, The Expat Files Show has listeners from many walks of life. Surprisingly enough we have many listeners on active duty in the US military:

It might surprise you to know that upsetting emails come in regularly from soldiers lamenting the wokeness virus infecting the US troops at all levels. Who would have thought so many US soldiers now have a get out of dodge “Plan B”?

#2- Today we discuss the problem with a certain small percentage of gringos and expats who eventually “go native”:

Here’s a tip- its best to avoid these guys, but in a friendly way. Here’s why…

#3- What you need to know about apartment and residential tower maintenance fees in Latin America:

They differ quite a bit from maintenance fees in the 1^st world… but in a very good way

#4- Robbed in Mexico by the cops! – AGAIN!!

A loyal listener gives us the skinny on his latest Mexican robbery story. The question is…. how do you call the cops … on the cops?

#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":

#1- Understandably, The Expat Files Show has listeners from many walks of life. Surprisingly enough we have many listeners on active duty in the US military:

It might surprise you to know that I constantly get upsetting emails from soldiers lamenting the wokeness virus infecting the troops at all levels. Who would have thought so many US soldiers have a get out of dodge “Plan B”?

#2- The problem with certain small percentage of gringos and expats who eventually “go native”:

Here’s a tip- its best to avoid these guys, but in a friendly way. Here’s why…

#3- What you need to know about apartment and residential tower maintenance fees in Latin America:

They differ quite a bit from maintenance fees in the 1^st world… but in a good way

#4- Robbed in Mexico by the cops! – AGAIN!!

A loyal listener gives us the skinny on his latest robbery story. The question is…. how do you call the cops … on the cops?

#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":

Friday Mar 10, 2023

The Expat Files - 03.10.23

Friday Mar 10, 2023

#1- Johnny’s upcoming week-long Expat Insider is on for March 2023:

Johnny’s next “boots on the ground” seminar will be held in Guatemala and El Salvador from Mar 17th thru 24th 2023. Just go to www.expatplanb.com for complete details and signup info.

#2- “Indigenous Justice”- have you heard of it?
It’s intense and....legal in some Latin American countries and makes sense, as long as you’re not on the reviving end of it!

#3- Mexican narco gang crimes against tourists are in the news again:
Will idiot gringo tourists never learn?

#4- Amazing Stem Cell news:
Main street cardiologists finally admit that Stem cell therapies not only work, but do so beyond their wildest expectations. So then why are these revelations coming so late? Because the guys that control the research money (dr. Falsi) will not fund the studies because Stem Cell treatments threaten the big pharma/hospital/surgical paradigm.
#5- Today a 7th generation Latino American blasts “Latinex” and “Latine” wokeness:

#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":

Monday Mar 06, 2023

The Expat Files - 03.05.23

Monday Mar 06, 2023

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1225 SUN, MAR 05 (03-05-23)

#1- Johnny’s upcoming week-long Expat Insider is on for March 2023:

Johnny’s next “boots on the ground” seminar will be held in Guatemala and El Salvador from Mar 17^th thru 24^th 2023. Just go to www.expatplanb.com for complete details and signup info.

#2- Important Phone and Internet tips for gringos and expats in Latin America:

#3- Are you procrastinating with your "Plan B"? Thinking maybe it’s just too big a stretch to it going?

Well today (for all you wimps out there) we have a “boots on the ground” story from a BLIND American guy who is well on his “Plan B” way…

#4- Gringos and Expats do have certain problems with their Latino and Latina domestic help:

Mark my words, you will have problems like the ones we discuss today!

#5- What you need to know about those high interest rate dollar deposit accounts and CD's;

Believe it or not some Latino Credit unions (called Cooperativas) are paying 10% on US dollar CD’s. Today we give you the dope on it...

#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":

Monday Mar 06, 2023

The Expat Files - 03.03.23

Monday Mar 06, 2023

#1- Johnny’s upcoming week-long Expat Insider is on for March 2023:
Johnny’s next “boots on the ground” seminar will be held in Guatemala and El Salvador from Mar 17th thru 24th 2023. Just go to www.expatplanb.com for complete details and signup info.

#2- Those last straw, “get the hell out of dodge” emails are piling up:

#3- Gringos and expats business startups - an update:

#4- A medical tourism “boots on the ground” update:

#5- More reasons NOT to buy property in Colombia:

#6- Product warrantees and guarantees in Latin America:
What's different about Latin American store return policies?
#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 Feb 27, 2023

The Expat Files - 02.26.23

Monday Feb 27, 2023

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1223 SUN, FEB 26 (02-26-23)

#1- Johnny’s upcoming week-long Expat Insider is on for March 2023:

#2- Gross Latino men habits that will make you wince:

Today a rant about annoying personal Latino male habits you will never get used to…

#3- How to remain calm as your Taxi, Uber or Lift driver runs stop signs and red lights:

#4- More Taxi and Uber tips for gringos and Expats:

#5- So you want to apply for Latin American Healthcare Insurance?

Today we talk about those quirky Latin Health Insurance “pre-existing condition“ clauses and how expats should deal with them:

#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 http://www.ExpatPlanB.com and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

Friday Feb 24, 2023

The Expat Files - 02.24.23

Friday Feb 24, 2023

#1- Johnny’s upcoming week-long Expat Insider is on for March 2023:

Johnny’s next “boots on the ground” seminar will be held in Guatemala and El Salvador from Mar 17th thru 24th 2023. Just go to www.expatplanb.com for complete details and signup info.

#2- The real extent of the un-PC atmosphere in Latin America:
I many ways it’s refreshing to live in a culture where freedom of thought and speech of all kinds is tolerated, even when it rubs you the wrong way..
#3- Ten more irritating things about the gringo tourist trail:

#4- My biggest construction errors revealed:
After building and/or remodeling a dozen or so projects in 4 different countries in Latin America, today we talk about 2 big errors I personally made and why they were very big mistakes

#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":

Monday Feb 20, 2023

The Expat Files - 02.19.23

Monday Feb 20, 2023

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1221 SUN, FEB 19 (02-19-23)

#1- Johnny’s upcoming week-long Expat Insider is on for March 2023:Johnny’s next “boots on the ground” seminar will be held in Guatemala and El Salvador from Mar 17^th thru 24^th 2023. Just go to www.expatplanb.com for complete details and signup info.

#2- Avoiding Gringo “Wokesters” in Latin America:

Instead of punching them in the kisser... just avoid them

#3- The downside of being a smart, beautiful Latina lady:

A revealing boots on the ground story

#4- Fact!! 99% of Expats have above average IQ’s:

Listen to this rant … I can prove it

#5- Expat Social Media groups… should you join one?

Some really suck, and others are more than worthwhile. Today you will find out how to tell at first glance

#6- Miami mailbox tips:

You will need one so do hear this min-rant

#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 Feb 17, 2023

The Expat Files - 02.17.23

Friday Feb 17, 2023

#1- Johnny’s upcoming week-long Expat Insider is on for March 2023:

Johnny’s next “boots on the ground” seminar will be held in Guatemala and El Salvador from Mar 17th thru 24th 2023. Just go to www.expatplanb.com for complete details and signup info.

#2- Some people resent the “Gringo Advantage”

#3- Gyms and health clubs in latin America:
What gringos need to know
#4- The pitfalls of the “Latin Cupid” dating sites:How a nerdy introverted gringo struck gold there ... a “boots on the ground” story

#5- Odd superstitions that nudge Latin Society along:

#6- Why Latinos are more grounded than Americans:
Latinos see neighborhood soothsayers and clairvoyants instead of pill pushing psychologists and psychiatrists
#7- Why there is an epidemic of gastritis in Latin America

#8- 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

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