The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

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The Expat Files: Living in Latin America episodes

August 13, 2021 The Expat Files: 08.13.21
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1079 FRI, AUG 13 (08-13-21)

JOHNNY’S JANUARY 2021 LATIN AMERICAN “EXPAT INSIDER” SEMINAR HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO BAD SCIENCE AND US GOVT STUPIDITY:
The latest Latin American Seminar was scheduled for January 8th thru 14th, 2021. However, since the “usual suspect’ Cov-Idiot knuckleheads in government along with talking head scientists (in the pocket of big pharma) arbitrarily place restrictions at airports and impose new lockdowns (i.e. Soviet style house arrests), please stay tuned for the new rescheduled dates (estimated to be in late Summer). That will happen when USA and Latin America airports drop the Cov-idiot test requirements, scheduled to be when so-called "Herd Immunity" has been achieved. We’re on it and will keep you posted…

#1- China closes down English online teaching classes:
It was once a nice way for expats to make a living from home or anywhere but now the Chinese govt has shut down that option. But don’t fret. There are a thousand other options (see below).

#2- Making Money in Latin America:
New online freelance job opportunity ideas for gringos and expats explained:

#3- The problem with growing Coffee:
Do you have a green thumb? Are you thinking about coming down and maybe tinkering a bit with growing coffee?
Well it’s not like growing tomatoes. It ain’t easy and today we discuss why it’s almost impossible for the novice to get a good coffee crop going…

#4- Those damned International Bank wire transfer problems explained:
If you have money in a US bank, it seems like you need the bank’s permission to move YOUR MONEY or wire it somewhere else. You probably already know that dealing with them is a pain in the ass. But rest assured they will get their comeuppance. It’s starting to happen already. Bitcoin and other cryptos will demolish them in the end. No one deserves to be slapped down more than the banks(though Gates, Falsie, Soros, big Pharma and the govt need a good slapping too).

#5- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
The new edition for 2021 (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”.

#6- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feeling 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:

[email protected]
28 min
August 08, 2021 The Expat Files: 08.08.21
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1078 SUN, AUG 08 (08-08-21)
JOHNNY’S JANUARY 2021 LATIN AMERICAN “EXPAT INSIDER” SEMINAR HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO BAD SCIENCE AND US GOVT STUPIDITY:
The latest Latin American Seminar was scheduled for January 8th thru 14th, 2021. However, since the “usual suspect’ Cov-Idiot knuckleheads in government along with talking head scientists (in the pocket of big pharma) arbitrarily place restrictions at airports and impose new lockdowns (i.e. Soviet style house arrests), please stay tuned for the new rescheduled dates (estimated to be in late Summer). That will happen when USA and Latin America airports drop the Cov-idiot test requirements, scheduled to be when so-called "Herd Immunity" has been achieved. We’re on it and will keep you posted…

#1- Latin American Cov-idiot update:
Today we have a “boots on the ground” report highlighting the increasing difficulties expats are encountering when crossing country borders and what to do about it.

#2- Tips Gringos and Expats really need to know about owning, operating and installing Air Conditioning units in a Latin American residence that will save you a ton of money:
Few Expats live in the perfect climate zone called the “altiplano” (3500 to 8000 ft. elevation) where neither air conditioning nor heating units are necessary. Chances are you will live on the beach, near a coast or in low elevations so YOU WILL need air conditioning in your bedroom. If not, you will suffer. But since the cost of electricity in Latin America is one of the few items beyond 1st world expensive, you must pay attention to these details or your pocketbook will suffer.
#3- Ten Latino cultural norms and habits that gringos and expats could learn from:
#4- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feeling 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:

[email protected]
#5- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
The new edition for 2021 (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”.
28 min
August 06, 2021 The Expat Files: 08.06.21
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1077 FRI, AUG 06 (08-06-21)
JOHNNY’S JANUARY 2021 LATIN AMERICAN “EXPAT INSIDER” SEMINAR HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO BAD SCIENCE AND US GOVT STUPIDITY:
The latest Latin American Seminar was scheduled for January 8th thru 14th, 2021. However, since the “usual suspect’ Cov-Idiot knuckleheads in government along with talking head scientists (in the pocket of big pharma) arbitrarily place restrictions at airports and impose new lockdowns (i.e. Soviet style house arrests), please stay tuned for the new rescheduled dates (estimated to be in late Summer). That will happen when USA and Latin America airports drop the Cov-idiot test requirements, scheduled to be when so-called "Herd Immunity" has been achieved. We’re on it and will keep you posted…

#1- The top 5 things I absolutely hate about living in Latin America that absolutely cannot be changed or fixed:
Of course there are hundreds of things to like and even love about living down here. That's why Latin America is a fantastic "Plan B" and why we like it so much. But today by popular demand we bring you a list of the unchangeable ugly and irritating side of living in Latin America...

#2- Some thoughts on the terminal cancer that’s eating the USA from the inside out:
A 20 something Venezuelan immigrant (escapee) living in California (a US university graduate student) rants on what he sees as the rapid deterioration of everything that once made America great. He emphasizes the fact that the vast majority of intelligent US college students, professors and even 2nd and 3rd generation Latinos have somehow been thoroughly infected with the “woke” disease. Because he was born and raised in a socialist autocratic society, he knows it will not end well…..

#3- The Spanish language, Latinx stupidity and those pesky centuries old un-woke “la” female and “el” male articles and pronouns:
Its a big problem for brain dead “wokesters”, a huge macho elephant in the room, and it’s called the entire Spanish Language! WTF!!!!

#4- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feeling 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:

[email protected]
#5- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
The new edition for 2021 (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”.
28 min
August 01, 2021 The Expat Files: 08.01.21
Descriptions- -EXPAT FILES SHOW #1076 SUN, AUG 01 (08-01-21)
JOHNNY’S JANUARY 2021 LATIN AMERICAN “EXPAT INSIDER” SEMINAR HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO BAD SCIENCE AND US GOVT STUPIDITY:
The latest Latin American Seminar was scheduled for January 8th thru 14th, 2021. However, since the “usual suspect’ Cov-Idiot knuckleheads in government along with talking head scientists (in the pocket of big pharma) arbitrarily place restrictions at airports and impose new lockdowns (i.e. Soviet style house arrests), please stay tuned for the new rescheduled dates (estimated to be in late Summer). That will happen when USA and Latin America airports drop the Cov-idiot test requirements, scheduled to be when so-called "Herd Immunity" has been achieved. We’re on it and will keep you posted…

#1- How to be way too anonymous:
It’s great to be as anonymous as possible but some gringos and expats are ultra-paranoid and overdo it to their own personal disadvantage.

#2- Everything you want to know about the use and availability of FAKE and quasi-FAKE Vax cards and PCR tests in Latin America:
Another “it could only happen in Latin America” boots and the ground discussion.

#3- Brothels are legal in most all of Latin America:
Most were closed during the Cov-idiot lockdowns. They are slowly reopening under new conflicting and confusing government regs… so, what else is new?

#4- When Expats live “off the grid” (in this case Nicaragua);
Today an Expat “boots on the ground” off the grid report from way, way off the gringo tourist trail. Just how far off the trail you might ask? Well, how about a 45 minutes’ drive from the nearest restaurant…

#5- Everything is do to Covid, right? Not so fast. Much of what we hear in the media is just the fake news machine in full swing:
For example; the recent lame street media lying about the street protests in Guatemala City, reporting them to be a pissed off public’s anger at the lack of availability of the Cov-idiot vaxes. The real reason is a more complicated …

#6- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feeling 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:

[email protected]
#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
The new edition for 2021 (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”.
28 min
July 30, 2021 The Expat Files: 07.30.21
JOHNNY’S JANUARY 2021 LATIN AMERICAN “EXPAT INSIDER” SEMINAR HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO BAD SCIENCE AND US GOVT STUPIDITY:
The latest Latin American Seminar was scheduled for January 8th thru 14th, 2021. However, since the “usual suspect’ Cov-Idiot knuckleheads in government along with talking head scientists (in the pocket of big pharma) arbitrarily place restrictions at airports and impose new lockdowns (i.e. Soviet style house arrests), please stay tuned for the new rescheduled dates (estimated to be in late Summer). That will happen when USA and Latin America airports drop the Cov-idiot test requirements, scheduled to be when so-called "Herd Immunity" has been achieved. We’re on it and will keep you posted…

#1- The irrational habits of the non-discriminating Gringo “wannabee” crowd:
Today we discuss the irrationality of the amazingly high percentage of Latinos who seek out, crave and try to copy the best and the worst of Gringo culture

#2- Only in Latin America:
The unimagined strangeness of my Latin American DJ days- years 2000 through 2008

#3- From the “Things you will learn to hate about Latin America” department:
It generally happens that newly arrived green Gringo’s find the ubiquitous and repetitive Latin rock and reggeton blasting everywhere somewhat refreshing, novel and interesting. However unless you are a dancing fool, after a few months it gets old, boring and irritating, and there’s nothing you can do about it…
#4- The fine and sometimes annoying art of “digressing”
#5- The most common and aggravating plumbing problems in Latin America:
Keep an eye out…don’t let this happen to you!

#6- Lost in Translation Case #24356:
Misread signals and your Latin plumber……
#7-Guatemala Cov-idiot update:
#8- How to download all 1070 Expat Files shows free (11 years’ worth):
#9- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feeling 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:

[email protected]
#10- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
The new edition for 2021 (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”.
28 min
July 25, 2021 The Expat Files: 07.25.21
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1074 SUN, JULY 25 (07-25-21)
JOHNNY’S JANUARY 2021 LATIN AMERICAN “EXPAT INSIDER” SEMINAR HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO BAD SCIENCE AND US GOVT STUPIDITY:
The latest Latin American Seminar was scheduled for January 8th thru 14th, 2021. However, since the “usual suspect’ Cov-Idiot knuckleheads in government along with talking head scientists (in the pocket of big pharma) arbitrarily place restrictions at airports and impose new lockdowns (i.e. Soviet style house arrests), please stay tuned for the new rescheduled dates (estimated to be in late Summer). That will happen when USA and Latin America airports drop the Cov-idiot test requirements, scheduled to be when so-called "Herd Immunity" has been achieved. We’re on it and will keep you posted…

#1- Latin American Crimes and Misdemeanors- PART 2
#2- Americans calling the Kettle Black:
More facts the lame street media doesn’t want you to know; namely that the tide has turned and most all USA big cities are actually MORE dangerous than the usual suspect Latin cities.
#3- How and why so many Gringos and Expats become their own worst enemies:
#4- What Gringos and Expats absolutely need to know about Latin property titles and land surveys:
#5- The most common and aggravating plumbing problems in Latin America:
Keep an eye out…don’t let this happen to you!
#6- Lost in Translation- AGAIN!
#7- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feeling 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:

[email protected]
#8- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
The new edition for 2021 (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”.

28 min
July 23, 2021 The Expat Files: 07.23.21
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1073 FRI, JULY 23 (07-23-21)
JOHNNY’S JANUARY 2021 LATIN AMERICAN “EXPAT INSIDER” SEMINAR HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO BAD SCIENCE AND US GOVT STUPIDITY:
The latest Latin American Seminar was scheduled for January 8th thru 14th, 2021. However, since the “usual suspect’ Cov-Idiot knuckleheads in government along with talking head scientists (in the pocket of big pharma) arbitrarily place restrictions at airports and impose new lockdowns (i.e. Soviet style house arrests), please stay tuned for the new rescheduled dates (estimated to be in late Summer). That will happen when USA and Latin America airports drop the Cov-idiot test requirements, scheduled to be when so-called "Herd Immunity" has been achieved. We’re on it and will keep you posted…

#1- The top car buying tips for gringos and expats in Latin America:
#2- Latin American Cov-Idiot stupidity update:
#3- Johnny’s Expat Insider Seminar Update for fall 2021:
#4- Cov-idiot Airline Gouge tactics:
#5- Stop with the COSTA RICA questions already!!!
FOR THE MILLIONTH TIME! Go into my Expat Files archives and see all the many examples why Costa Rica is a BAD “Plan B” destination. Yes, it’s a great place to visit. I should know. I lived there 3 years myself.
BUT I REPEAT!!!There are so many reasons to skip CR (let me count the ways)…. besides the fact its 1st world expensive (caused by the masses of gringos) the ever smiling, seemingly wonderful CR locals have grown truly jaded and deeply resentful. But you won’t see that side until you’ve been had. You can’t blame them, after decades of putting up with hordes of demanding gringos making 10x the dough they do and watching gringos completely redesign the place to suit their own 1st world sun and fun vacationing demands. After observing 30+ years of invading (often crass and demanding) gringos, CR commoners, lawyers, cops, bureaucrats, realtors etc., etc., have learned countless ways to get over on gringos. As a result, EVERY EXPAT AND GRINGO I KNOW WHO HAS EVER LIVED IN CR FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD HAS BEEN SCAMMED, GOUGED AND/OR RIPPED OF MULTIPLE TIMES (including me). And though you may be a low budget backpacker, without the to dough to invest or get involved in a business or project, you’ll still be a target and get gouged and scammed on the small things like a thousand paper cuts (or the Chinese water torture).
By the way… most gringos drop CR like a hot potato after having boots on the ground experiences in other Latin countries. Generally, gringo who fall in love with the place and stay have very limited experience with other Latin countries.
#6-Beware of “woke” Expats and Expat groups on Twaddle and Fakebook:
#7- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feeling 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:
[email protected]
#8- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
The new edition for 2021 (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”.
28 min
July 19, 2021 The Expat Files: 07.18.21
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1072 SUN, JULY 18 (07-18-21)
JOHNNY’S JANUARY 2021 LATIN AMERICAN “EXPAT INSIDER” SEMINAR HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO BAD SCIENCE AND US GOVT STUPIDITY:
The latest Latin American Seminar was scheduled for January 8th thru 14th, 2021. However, since the “usual suspect’ Cov-Idiot knuckleheads in government along with talking head scientists (in the pocket of big pharma) arbitrarily place restrictions at airports and impose new lockdowns (i.e. Soviet style house arrests), please stay tuned for the new rescheduled dates (estimated to be in late Summer). That will happen when USA and Latin America airports drop the Cov-idiot test requirements, scheduled to be when so-called "Herd Immunity" has been achieved. We’re on it and will keep you posted…

#1- Someone once said that the only stupid questions are the ones you don’t ask…I beg to differ…
#2- The persistence of bad Expat diets and the recent introduction of high fructose corn syrup in Latin America:
#3- Frequently asked Stem Cell treatment questions:
#4- Latin American private, K through 12, helicopter schools explained:
How and when does a particular school rate "helicopter" status?
#5- Latin American Cov-Idiot stupidity update:
#6- In certain Latin countries up to 50% of Latinos work “off the books”:
Today we discuss how chaotic governments like Brazil’s actually created the situation and why governments are all for eliminating paper money and creating a digital currency. It’s the perfect solution to pick the pockets of all of those millions of unregistered workers.
#7-Beware of “WOKE” Expats and Expat groups on Twaddle and Fakebook:
#8- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feeling 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:
[email protected]

#9- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
The new edition for 2021 (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”.

28 min
July 16, 2021 The Expat Files: 07.16.21
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1071 FRI, JULY 16 (07-16-21)
JOHNNY’S JANUARY 2021 LATIN AMERICAN “EXPAT INSIDER” SEMINAR HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO BAD SCIENCE AND US GOVT STUPIDITY:
The latest Latin American Seminar was scheduled for January 8th thru 14th, 2021. However, since the “usual suspect’ Cov-Idiot knuckleheads in government along with talking head scientists (in the pocket of big pharma) arbitrarily place restrictions at airports and impose new lockdowns (i.e. Soviet style house arrests), please stay tuned for the new rescheduled dates (estimated to be in late Summer). That will happen when USA and Latin America airports drop the Cov-idiot test requirements, scheduled to be when so-called "Herd Immunity" has been achieved. We’re on it and will keep you posted…

#1- When Gringo’s become Expats for the WRONG reasons:
#2- Is it irony, hypocrisy or the nostalgia:
Why do disgruntled Expat Gringos who’ve succeeded in getting out of dodge, continue to celebrate traditional American holidays like the 4th of July?

#3- Fire in the hole:
Are Latino firemen and fire departments reliable? What to do when your place starts to burn..

#4- Monkey see Monkey do. Gringo see Gringo do….
When Gringos copy Gringos and make the same dumb mistakes.
#5- Latin American Cov-Idiot stupidity update:
#6- Peru’s businessmen and the moneyed upper classes panic, pulling their dough out of Peru’s banks, as the country elects a communist president:
Brilliant move right? Especially since the promise of freebees, class equality and redistribution of wealth has made such paradises out of Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, North Korea and China

#7- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feeling 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:

[email protected]
#8- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
The new edition for 2021 (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”.
28 min
July 12, 2021 The Expat Files: 07.11.21
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1070 SUN, JULY 11 (07-11-21)
JOHNNY’S JANUARY 2021 LATIN AMERICAN “EXPAT INSIDER” SEMINAR HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO BAD SCIENCE AND US GOVT STUPIDITY:
The latest Latin American Seminar was scheduled for January 8th thru 14th, 2021. However, since the “usual suspect’ Cov-Idiot knuckleheads in government along with talking head scientists (in the pocket of big pharma) arbitrarily place restrictions at airports and impose new lockdowns (i.e. Soviet style house arrests), please stay tuned for the new rescheduled dates (estimated to be in late Summer). That will happen when USA and Latin America airports drop the Cov-idiot test requirements, scheduled to be when so-called "Herd Immunity" has been achieved. We’re on it and will keep you posted…

#1- What Latin women want:
Again by popular demand we discuss the Latin American love, romance and relationship angle…

#2- In defense of the gringo/expat cheapskate:
A few words for gringos and expats who do things on the super cheap and are are unapologetically proud of it

#4- All gringos and expats must pass:
We don’t like thinking about it, but when that terminal stage presents itself the question is, “will you have an exit plan?”
#5- To be, or not to be working “off the books” …that …is the question:If you plan on working or doing business in Latin America you will eventually face that dilemma.
#-6- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feeling 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:

[email protected]
#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
The new edition for 2021 (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”
28 min