The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

The Expat Files 3.7.25

#1- More really good reasons to skip riding the Chicken Bus: 

#2- The weird yet predicable habits of wealthy Latino gringo wannabees: 

#3- More I-Phone theft stories that might make you want to stick to a cheap Android: 

#4- 10 gross reasons why you should avoid renting Air B&B’s in Latin America: 

#5- You say you can’t wait to hire a cleaning lady? 

 

#6- Solar power and EV Lithium battery lies, fake news and misconceptions:

If you still think they’re prone to catching fire and blowing up, you’re drinking the wrong cool aid..

#7- The very bad habits of Latino motorcyclists (human cucarachas) just got worse: 

 

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

the new edition for 2024 (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 2.28.25

#1- By popular demand, today we have Johnny ranting about USAID: 

#2- About those badly laid-out Latin American home and apartment floor plans: 

#3- Latin Americans continue making fatal bathroom and kitchen mistakes: 

#4- More tips (and errors to avoid) regarding shipping items to your Latin American residence: 

#5- Overcharged lately, by the Aduana and customs people? 

#6- A  clever “Valentines Day” payback scheme: 

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

The new edition for 2024 (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 2.23.25

#1- Some stupidly simple reasons why Latin American businesses would never survive if they set up shop in the 1^st world; 

 

#2- Latino kids are quickly losing their basic arithmetic skills:

They can't add or subtract without a cash register or calculator. Sound familiar?

 

#3- In Latin America there seems to be an art to doing a half-assed job:

Why do 9 out of 10 Latino painters, plumbers, electricians etc., seem to excel at mediocrity.

 

#4- My dentist sings (and sometimes dances) while she works on people... don't laugh, obviously she really loves her work:

Another crazy but true “boots on the ground” story that could only happen in Latin America…

 

#5- Manana time and Latino doctor’s appointments:

How to make sure you don’t end up sitting for hours in the waiting room… 

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

the new edition for 2024 (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 2.21.25

#1- Car accidents and those little telltale piles of glass and plastic you often come across on the street:  

#2- About those animal carcasses in the street…

#3- Personal space (lack of personal space that is..) stories you will get a kick out of:

 

#4- Are all Ex- Presidents crooks?

Sure seems like it when you follow the money…

 

#5- Tips on car and home insurance policies and coverage in Latin America that will save you thousands:

And spare you a lot of grief too…

 

#6- The real reason why Latinas of a certain age will sell their souls for a late model I-Phone:

And why even a very very good Android just won’t do…   

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

the new edition for 2024 (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 2.16.25

#1- The Miami Intl. Airport, where visiting Latinos practice all their bad habits: 

#2- A head’s up on the grosser aspects of living in Latin America: 

 

#3- Ecuador bans the use of cell phones in all k-12 schools in the country:

How’d the bureaucrats in Ecuador get so smart?  

#4- More “vigilante neighborhood” payback news:

 

#5- The word “poor” is a very confusing word:

Consider that Americans deemed poor by US govt standards live on more than 10 times as much per month than poor Latino people (ie; Latinos considered poor by their own Latino govt standards)  

 

#6- USAID is 100x worse than we thought;

Meanwhile Latino bureaucrats and NGO’s suddenly cut off at the trough are coming out of the woodwork, whining and whaling like the world has ended (it has, for them).  

 

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

the new edition for 2024 (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 2.14.25

#1- The ubiquitous use of margarine and seed oils Latin America:

They are everywhere and absolutely dominate in homes and restaurants…

 

#2- Those objectionable habits of Latina cleaning ladies and maids that you will just have to put up with (or lose your sanity):

 

#3- Why the vast majority of Latin Americans look flush but in reality are always on the edge of dead broke:

 

#4- How and why Latinos so easily fall for multi-level marketing scams and other "get rich quick" schemes:

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

the new edition for 2024 (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 2.9.25

#1- How I just got thoroughly grossed out in a Latin American pharmacy: 

 

#2- There are 1001 mini-earthquakes a week:

What you need to know to calm your nerves about that statistic…

 

#3- What if there’s an active volcano in the neighborhood? Then what?

 

#4- Plan-B deal breakers:

Here’s the list…

 

#5- Beware of “porsupuestos”:

Porsupuestos are work estimates given for repair jobs like plumbing, carpentry, electrical, tile laying, remodeling, etc, etc.. 

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

the new edition for 2024 (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 2.7.25

#1- Why Latina cleaning ladies, vacuum cleaners and garbage disposals don’t mix: 

#2- More tips on Latin American household pest control:

#3- A US based “Americanized” Latina listener explains the single mother epidemic in Latina America: 

#4- Elon’s DOGE group reveals how billions are wasted by thoroughly corrupt US agencies doling out dough in every Latin American country, starting with USAID: 

 

#5- How single men looking for love and hookups are scam targets in Colombia:

Stupid things NOT to do while visiting there:

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

the new edition for 2024 (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 2.2.25

#1- When creepy insects and lizards move into your Latin American home:

What to kill, what to shoe out and what to leave alone 

Its not a matter if if but when..

#2- Things you never knew about Latin American parking lots:

 

#3- The single mother epidemic in Latin America:

“Madres Soltares” are everywhere and strangely enough the phenomena is accepted as completely normal…

 

#4- Why gringos and expats are fleeing Costa Rica like never before:

A “boots on the ground” report…  

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

the new edition for 2024 (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 1.31.25

#1- Mail Forwarding service ripoffs and how to avoid them:

What to do if your mail service screws up…

#2- The types of Expat /Gringo fibbers and lairs you will certainly encounter:

#3- Why even the best and most talented musicians in Latin America can’t get a bank loan or a credit card:

#4- Can you still be under the radar and (almost) anonymous in Latin America :  

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

the new edition for 2024 (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