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 Jan 23, 2023

The Expat Files - 01.20.23

Monday Jan 23, 2023

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1212 FRI, JAN 20 (01-20-23)

#1- Johnny’s upcoming one 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. Don’t forget to sign up before February 1^st to get in on the $500 early-bird discount.

#2- DYK that Canadian Communists are flocking to Latin America?

#3- Food buffet and party etiquette Latin American style:

#4- Hotel crimes and misdemeanors:

#5- Yes, our stateside grandmas are all pissed off (and we don't want that)!

To day we discuss the sad state of solidly conservative institutions that are now infected with the woke virus.... and grandmas are pissed

#6- Something very bad just happened in the entertainment industry! Millions of Latinas are thoroughly pissed off as well and here’s why…

#7- After exactly two years in Guatemala, a 30 something expat chimes in with his version of the good, bad, ugly and the great:

#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":

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 Jan 16, 2023

The Expat Files - 01.15.23

Monday Jan 16, 2023

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1211 SUN, JAN 15 (01-15-23)

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

#2- Is Costa Rica’s residency and passport by investment program is recommended?

Listen and find out why it’s by no means a good deal

#3- Do you need an employment contract with your cleaning lady?

It’s supposed to be the law but what if she doesn’t want one? Will you get into trouble if you don’t?

#4- What you need to know about Labor Laws in Latin America:

Today we talk about how gringos can end up in labor court

#5- Tips on what I use completely eliminate spam, junk mail and annoying pop-up windows:

#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 Jan 13, 2023

The Expat Files - 01.13.23

Friday Jan 13, 2023

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1210 FRI, JAN 13 (01-13-23)

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

#2- When gringos and expats embarrass themselves:

Because we are in a different culture, there will be times when we stick our feet in our mouths and don't realize it.

#3- The “Brazilian But Lift” phenomena revisited- a BBL update:

Why do we need to talk about this again? You will see, you will see…

#4- Do you lack a sense of humor?

Don’t come to Latin America without it!!

#5- What’s wrong with Panama and why I don’t recommend it:

#6- Two big questions you need to ask yourself when deciding on your prospective “Plan B” country

#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 Jan 09, 2023

The Expat Files - 01.08.23

Monday Jan 09, 2023

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1209 SUN, JAN 08 (01-08-23)

#1- Johnny’s next one 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. Don't forget to sign up before February 1^st to get in on the $500 early-bird discount.

#2- Little white lies between gringo friends and Latinos:

#3- How to amuse yourself at an utterly boring Latino fiesta or party:

You will be invited to many Latino parties and fiestas and because of the “gringo advantage” you may even be the guest of honor. So then how do you get out of it?

#4- What you absolutely need to know about an amazing new investment called “Volcano Bonds”:

Note that the first of these will be issued by El Salvador, and if you invest it’s an instant pathway to permanent residency and citizenship

#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 Jan 09, 2023

The Expat Files - 01.06.23

Monday Jan 09, 2023

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1208 FRI, JAN 06 (01-06-23)

#1- Johnny’s latest 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. Sign up before February 1^st to get in on the $500 early-bird discount.

#2- Finding love and romance in a Latin American Casino?

Say what? Another impossible “boots on the ground “ story.

#3- More of what you need to know about love, romance, mating and dating in Latin America:

BTW- I’m obliged to talk about this stuff since I get more emails and questions about this topic than you could ever imagine

#4- Notes from a guy who calls himself “a perpetually jilted gringo”:

A ‘boots on the ground” story from a short, run of the mill, American guy who accidently discovered love, romance and the girl of his dreams in Colombia

#5- Catcalls, whistles, hisses and Latinas dress to kill:

Come to Latin America and see how the culture gives new meaning to the phrase “women dress sexy and men are dogs”

#6- The scary facts about blood transfusions and vaxxed blood donors:

Have you considered this?

#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 Jan 03, 2023

The Expat Files - 01.01.23

Tuesday Jan 03, 2023

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1207 SUN, JAN 01 (01-01-23)

#1- Johnny’s latest Expat Insider is on for March 2023:

Johnny’s next week-long “boots on the ground” seminar will be held in Guatemala and El Salvador from Mar 17^th thru 24^th 2023. Go to www.expatplanb.com for details and signup info. Sign up this month to get in on the early-bird discounts.

#2- That famous Latin American “Happiness factor”:

Does it really rub off on Gringos and Expats?

#3- The trouble with bringing young kids down to Latin America:

#4- A sneak peek into the Latin American “Gay” scene:

#5- Energy drinks and Gringo wannabees:

#6- What you absolutely need to know about counterfeit bills in Latin America:

#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 Dec 30, 2022

The Expat Files - 12.30.22

Friday Dec 30, 2022

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1206 FRI, DEC 30 (12-30-22)

#1- Johnny’s next Expat Insider is on for March 2023:

Listen to the details on today's show...

#2- “Plan B” gringo retirement dilemmas:

#3- The trouble with those Fk’n NGO’s (they make me sick):

DYK that even small countries like Costa Rica have more than 200 registered tax-exempt NGO’s in country? All of them ostensibly doing good and alleviating poverty but almost NONE of them actually doing anything constructive…

#4- Gringo pick-up lines in the Latin American supermarket:

#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":

Tuesday Dec 27, 2022

The Expat Files - 12.25.22

Tuesday Dec 27, 2022

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1205 SUN, DEC 25 (12-25-22)

#1- What Expats need to know about Christmas in Latin America:

#2- About those Expats who prefer to live on boats:

#3- The truth about smart but intellectually lazy Americans (and Expats) who don’t read or investigate with any real rigor, but prefer to bolster their incomplete educations with convenient sound bites:

#4- Interviewing prospective Latino employees:

#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 Dec 19, 2022

The Expat Files - 12.18.22

Monday Dec 19, 2022

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1204 SUN, DEC 18 (12-18-22)

#1- USD accounts are now paying up to 8.5% annual interest in Latin American banks. Should gringos and expats take advantage of it?

The pros and cons…

#2- Some harsh words from an “un-woke” US public school counselor:

Today we highlight how certain intelligent govt employees are finally seeing the light, throwing in the towel and getting the hell out of dodge…

#3- Why there is no hope for Gen Z:

Reasons #3456,7,8 and 9 why its time to get that Plan B going before it’s too late.

#4- Brazil’s new jailbird president promises to disarm Brazil:

#5- DYK that 50% of adult children in America live still with their parents?

Same thing happens in Latin America but with a big difference. Latin America adult kids contribute what they earn to the family pot

#6- Thinking about restoring or repurposing one of those many beautiful and amazing historic colonial buildings?

Yes, many are privately owned and occasionally come up for sale and today we offer a few words of wisdom…

#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 Dec 16, 2022

The Expat Files - 12.16.22

Friday Dec 16, 2022

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1203 FRI, DEC 16 (12-16-22)

#1- A word about every gringo’s never-ending frustrating battle to make Latin America conform to his standards:

#2- Dealing with Latino employees aka- the gentle art of continually banging your head on a brick wall:

#3- Three kidney stone emergency in Latin America:

You won’t believe how they went down...

#4- Europeans are fleeing to Latin America too and some are in culture shock when they get here:

#5- Rewiring your inadequately wired house or apartment:

Is it worth it? Should you or shouldn’t you?

#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":