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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Friday Jun 24, 2022

The Expat Files - 06.24.22

Friday Jun 24, 2022

#1- The truth about Captain Mango:

#2- Tips on growing your own food in Latin America:

#3- How to avoid persistent, pesky, annoying street venders:

#4- What’s daily living like for gringos and expats in low IQ countries:

#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 Jun 20, 2022

The Expat Files - 06.19.22

Monday Jun 20, 2022

#1- A Stem Cell Clinic and patient case update for June 2022:

#2- From the “Better late than never” department- a Latino govt FINALLY does something right:

People with a brain know it’s a fluke when any govt does something positive for the public- with no obvious dilatory secondary effects. Today we discuss how, due to excessive motorcycle initiated crime and delinquency, the country of Ecuador has made the bold move to outlaw any ADULT MALE passengers on motorcycles. That sounds really great… but this is the 3^rd world you know…and now we just have to see how well they enforce it.

#3- Some advice for Gringos and Expats attempting to build their very own Latin American dream house:

Wouldn’t it be great to see a weekly YouTube show explaining the trials and tribulations? Where is that show when we need it?

#4- When bad actors spike gringo drinks at bars and clubs:

It happens in the 1^st world, but how often does it happen in Latin America? Today we have a few close to home “boots on the ground” stories you really need to hear.

#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 Jun 13, 2022

The Expat Files - 06.10.22

Monday Jun 13, 2022

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1153 FRI, JUNE 10 (06-10-22)

#1- In the USA, doctors admit to an epidemic of teenage girls who make cuts and self-mutilate. But what about the teenage girls in 3rd world Latin America?

#2- The problems with Chile going down the socialist path:

Why it’s a nice place to visit but I wouldn’t want to have my Plan B there..

#3- Middle- aged single expat gringas also move to Latin America:

A ‘boots on the ground’ success story

#4- Ten reasons 95% of Americans will never become expats:

#5- A word about piggy Latinos who continuously despoil their beautiful environment:

#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 Jun 03, 2022

The Expat Files - 06.03.22

Friday Jun 03, 2022

#1- An Argentine tells us what it’s really like to live there:

He says due to the rotten, corrupt govt it’s difficult for everyone and mostly sucks ...unless you have outside funds

#2- How gringos and expats predictably ruin third world paradises: PART 3

#3- How to store your cash nest egg when living in Latin America (if you do ave a nest egg).

#4- What you need to know about owning gold coins in Latin America

#5- How the flood of West Coast (mostly Californian) expats are becoming personas ’non grata’ in Portugal:

Why should we talk about Portugal? Because rags and blogs like International Living continue to tout it as a top ‘PLAN B’ expat and retirement destination. Well, it used to be...

#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":

Tuesday May 31, 2022

The Expat File - 05.27.22

Tuesday May 31, 2022

#1- Toxic Latino jealousy syndrome revisited:

#2- Your Latino boyfriend / girlfriend will most definitely have kid baggage (you probably will too!):

It’s nearly always the case. Here’s how his or her kids will affect you…

#3- The truth about “farmed” fish and seafood coming out of Latin America

#4- common things gringos and expats like to talk about that give me a pain in the ass:

#5- The state of milk and milk products in Latin America:

#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":

Tuesday May 24, 2022

The Expat Files - 05.22.22

Tuesday May 24, 2022

#1- Airport trials tribulations and shakedowns:

#2- The common Latin American class differences and distinctions- for better and for worse… usually for worse:

#3- The Spanish guilt over historical new world crimes:

#4- The 10 entitled wealthy Latino families we just love to hate:

#5- Latino oligarchs and their entitled parasite kids:

#6- The problems gringos have with the tropical sun:

#7- Out of control kids on the plane that you'd like to toss out the window…..

#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":

Monday May 16, 2022

The Expat Files - 05.15.22

Monday May 16, 2022

#1- Have you heard of the “ass-crack pants” patrol?

This is not a joke, its a serious story will either make you laugh or cry..

#2- The case for and against “gringo pricing”:

Is it a rip off, deserved karma or a good learning experience?

#3- E-Bikes have arrived and will soon conquer Latin America:

Sounds good right? But are they a blessing or curse?

#4- A Stem Cell clinic update:

#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 May 13, 2022

The Expat Files - 05.13.22

Friday May 13, 2022

#1- Latin American Cops on the tourist trail have learned some new tricks:

What this means for Gringos, expats and tourists…

#2- The “Google Translate” crutch:

At first you thought it was a godsend right? Well sorry folks, it ain’t.

#3- The truth about those scruffy little “hole in the wall” mechanic shops:

They are very cheap but can you trust them to do a good job?

#4- How has inflation affected labor costs in Latin America?

#5- Some Macho hombre (man) rules for gringo men to consider while in Latin America:

#6- Latinos and their unspoken but deep-seated internal prejudices:

#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 May 09, 2022

The Expat Files - 05.08.22

Monday May 09, 2022

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1147 SUN, MAY 08 (05-08-22)

#1- More motorcycle madness “boots on the ground" stories:

#2- The unintended secondary effects of EV’s- Electric vehicles- in Latin America:

#3- Another dozen plus reasons to get the hell out of Dodge:

#4- Droughts and floods in Latin America:

#5- How to apply for a second passport if you already have permanent residency in a Latin country:

#6- Thinking about Cuba, maybe?

#7- Mexico’s strange real estate bubble explained:

#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":

Friday May 06, 2022

The Expat Files - 05.06.22

Friday May 06, 2022

#1- How successful Latino businesses routinely violate the basic rules of commerce:

#2- Who to blame when things go wrong for expats:

#3- Counterfeit money in Latin America:

#4- What you need to know about having a brick and mortar businesses in Latin America:

#5- Expat couples who throw in the towel and go back home:

A boots on the ground story.

#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":