The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #750- FRI, APR 13- (04-13-2018):
#1- Getting residency and a 2nd Passport in Latin America;
That second passport is your “get out of Dodge” free card when things get rough and Uncle Sam puts the hammer down and starts to limit freedom of movement. That’s what always happens when national calamities both natural and man-made strike hard. So today we have quite a few tips and suggestions on how to advance you and your family’s “Plan B”. You must insure your freedom of movement and be able to cover your ass when the SHTF.

#2- Gringos and expats are a highly sought after commodity in Latin countries but here’s the conundrum:
Sure, every Latino knows gringos are more educated, have more money, higher standards, more initiative and create many more jobs and businesses than the locals. The conundrum is, if we are so well thought of and appreciated why is it that Latin governments keep changing the residency application rules, often without notice, making the process harder for gringos thus deterring them, a most valuable commodity?

#3-DYK: unless a gringo has attained permanent residency, he’s not permitted to work legally in his/her new Latin country:
But that doesn’t seem to stop anyone with a good business idea. So today we discuss how to you can work and/or start a business and still remain within the letter of the law… even though you’re prohibited by that same law to do so. Confused yet? Well this is Latin America ya know.

#4- BITCOIN DAN SPEAKS:
I spent 3 hours one on one with him the other day. He doled out some pearls and golden nuggets regarding cryptocurrencies, ICO’s the block chain, etc. You’ll want to hear his predictions!!

#5-Announcing Johnny’s next “Latin American Insider” seminar. It will take place from Saturday, July 7th thru Thursday, July 12th 2018. Get the details and check out the early-bird discounts by going to www.TheNewExpat.com and clicking on the “seminar” link.
#6- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.TheExpatFiles.com/academy
#8- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.
#9 For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it all out at: www.TheNewExpat.com

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #749- SUN, APR 08- (04-08-2018):

#1- PERU: what’s wrong with it, what’s right with it? How do gringos and Expats make out living, and retiring there?

#2- The Odebrecht payoffs:

What the ass media (I mean mass media) is not telling you about the biggest corruption scandal in the history of Latin America.

#3-Big city living for gringos and Expats in Latin America:

Things to consider if you “Plan B” involves living in the big city.

#4-When Gringos and Gringas marry into wealthy Latin families.

It occurs more than you might think. Today we have two surprising boots on the ground stories on that tumultuous subject. 

#5- In every Latin country (even Cuba and Venezuela) there are a handful of very powerful families that have been pulling the political and economic strings of the country for generations. Today we discuss some things you never knew (but should) about a certain handful of Latin “oligarchs”. You just might meet a few of them personally- especially if you’re living well off the tourist trail.   

 #6-Announcing Johnny’s next “Latin American Insider” seminar. It will take place from Saturday, July 7th thru Thursday, July 12th 2018. Get the details and check out the early-bird discounts by going towww.TheNewExpat.com and clicking on the “seminar” link.   

#7- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.TheExpatFiles.com/academy 

#8- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.

#9 For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it all out at: www.TheNewExpat.com   

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #748- FRI, APR 06- (04-06-2018):

“#1- Crypto currency and mining in Latin America, an April 2018 update:

A bitcoin multi-millionaire writes in, answering and commenting on all the hot and heavy questions gringos and expats have been asking and wondering about. He clears the air on many points you certainly have not heard mentioned before, anywhere.  

#2- You’ve heard that Latinos are exceedingly happy? Well maybe:

Even the poorest of the poor with very hard lives, the ones who wash laundry in rivers and cook with wood seem much happier than the average gringo back home. But there are some unhappy and miserable Latinos too... 

#3-Prepare to get “blessed” by Latinos on the street (and by your maid and gardener too).

Yes, frequently and always with a smile- often a half dozen times a day too. Today’s “boots on the ground” story… 

#4-Announcing Johnny’s next “Latin American Insider” seminar. It will take place from Saturday, July 7th thru Thursday, July 12th 2018. Get the details and check out the early-bird discounts by going towww.TheNewExpat.com and clicking on the “seminar” link.   

#5- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.TheExpatFiles.com/academy 

#6- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.

#7- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it all out at: www.TheNewExpat.com   

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #747- SUN, APR 01- (04-01-2018):

#1- How gringos and expats who insist on staying off the radar buy their phones, SIM cards and internet service, while still somehow remaining (mostly) anonymous:

In the last year or so most all Latin countries have passed laws forcing local cellphone and internet providers to require passport, home address and ID info. They’ve done this ostensibly because there are many extortion attempts by bad guys who somehow get their personal stats and dats. BTW: Latinos have no concept of privacy. They’ll give up their personal dats for any pop up window that promises a free pizza(sound familiar?). Authorities believe they can deter or catch bad guys by having a database of owners and thus trace reported extortion attempts. Duh? If you were an extortionist, wouldn’t you use a stolen phone? Double duh! So today we discuss some of the amazingly easy “hacks” certain astute expats use to get around those stupid requirements. Of course the easiest way to get your lawyer to apply for the service and pass it off to you, then it’s all in HIS name and address. But in lieu of that…. 

#2- It’s almost never necessary to carry your original passport around with you except when… 

#3-Funny and sometime scary things happen when gringos and expats decide to build their own Latin American dream house: Today’s “boots on the ground” story 

#4- A discussion with a young Latin psychologist reveals some amazing generalities about Latin culture that don’t exist up north in the gringo world: 

#5-Announcing Johnny’s next “Latin American Insider” seminar. It will take place from Saturday, July 7th thru Thursday, July 12th 2018. Get the details and check out the early-bird discounts by going towww.TheNewExpat.com and clicking on the “seminar” link.   

#6- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.TheExpatFiles.com/academy 

#7- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.

#8- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it all out at: www.TheNewExpat.com   

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #746- FRI, MAR 30- (03-30-2018):

#1- Muslims and Arabs in Latin America:

Lately, lots of emails have been coming in expressing concern that radical Muslims may be setting up shop in Latin America intent on making their way through Mexico up to the states. Today we offer some more surprising “boots on the ground” insights on the subject.

 #2- What’s life really like for gringos and expats who decide to live in small Latin towns or out in the boonies?

Many expats prefer a slow, laid-back life in the boonies or a small town. For some time that’s been my choice too. Today we’ll be offering some important tips and suggestions to make life easier if you choose that particular option for your “Plan B”

#3-Did you know that Panama has enacted permanent price controls on twenty-two different basic food items? Shades of Bernie Sanders! That’s reason #435 why Panama is not nearly the expat paradise it once was. Drastic measures like experimenting with price controls (which always fail and cause more dislocations) indicate big problems in an economy. But politicians know they are a great short term way to garner millions of votes from the uneducated masses. 

#4- The truth about “Smart Meters” in Latin America:

#5- Today a Gringa lady listener appraises us of another bad male Latino habit that North Americans will never get used to.

 #6-Announcing Johnny’s next “Latin American Insider” seminar. It will take place from Saturday, July 7th thru Thursday, July 12th 2018. Get the details and check out the early-bird discounts by going towww.TheNewExpat.com and clicking on the “seminar” link.   

#7- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.TheExpatFiles.com/academy 

#8- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.

#9- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it all out at: www.TheNewExpat.com   

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #745- SUN, MAR 25- (03-25-2018):

#1- TWENTY SOLID reasons why I DO NOT recommend Mexico for anything but the occasional all-inclusive sun and fun resort package deal

I know, I know, we’ve been down this twisted road before but today we’ll be going into much greater detail. This discussion’s for those of you who refuse to see the writing on the wall or haven’t been to the beautiful white sand Mexican beaches lately and haven’t seen the occasional decapitated head wash up on shore.

 #2- How do gringos and expats make good solid friends in the land of superficial gringo wanabees?

Expat wanabees and gonnabees want to know: if they live “off the tourist trail” and are in minimal contact with gringos it might be very difficult to find like-minded friends to bond and hang with. If you consider the fact that most gringos end up living in gated communities, that means they are probably surrounded by many superficial pin-headed gringo wanabees that can afford the gated community lifestyle (sound familiar?) Will they be your new friends? Hope not, but there must be some fun, educated, deep, thinkers out there somewhere, right? But how do you to find them?         

 #3-Announcing Johnny’s next “Latin American Insider” seminar. It will take place from Saturday, July 7th thru Thursday, July 12th 2018. To get on the early-bird discount list and receive the latest updates just send an email to [email protected] and put the word “seminar” in the subject line.   

#4- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.TheExpatFiles.com/academy 

#5- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.

#6- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises and updates on the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it all out at: www.TheNewExpat.com   

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #744- FRI, MAR 23- (03-23-2018):

#1- Homesteading in Latin America:

Tips for expats and gringos who want to live in the Latin American boonies “off the grid” or nearly “off the grid”.

 #2- Johnny’s picks for Living Large on a measly social security check way up in the 5000 to 6000 foot elevation “sweet spot” known as the altiplano:

The fact is that some “altiplano” regions are much more comfortable than others. That’s why the altiplano concept deserves a lot deeper explanation and discussion than you might think. Today you’ll know why.     

#3- What’s life like living and/or homesteading out in the Latin boonies?

Today we present a nice snap shot of the gringo/expat country life…  

#4- What are the best, least expensive and most effective way for gringos and expats to fence in and secure their properties?

Lone standing Latin American properties will very likely need to be fenced in. Today we offer some practical tips specific to protecting your own chosen property homestead n Latin America.  

#5- Johnny has a close encounter with very poisonous snake. You’ll want to sit down when you hear today’s “boots on the ground” story!   

#6-Announcing Johnny’s next “Latin American Insider” seminar. It will take place from Saturday, July 7th thru Thursday, July 12th 2018. To get on the early-bird discount list and receive the latest updates just send an email to [email protected] and put the word “seminar” in the subject line.   

#7- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.TheExpatFiles.com/academy 

#8- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.

#9- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it all out at: www.TheNewExpat.com