The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

With inflation through the roof and a tumultuous stock market, more people than ever continue to realize the necessity of having gold as an integral part of their portfolio. But how do you keep it safe and secure from the hands of greedy governments and other malicious actors?

Today’s guest is Mark Yaxley, CEO and co-founder of Strategic Wealth Preservation, an international precious metals dealer and secure storage provider headquartered in the Cayman Islands. Mark will explain why the Cayman Islands is such a hotspot for individuals looking to protect their wealth through offshore gold.

 

Listen in to learn how Mark first got involved in the precious metals business and eventually started SWP in the Cayman Islands, a place he knew little about at the time.

What makes the Cayman Islands so special? Learn what unique qualities give this country an international reputation as a hub for financial services. 

Is Cayman safe? Find out how this small island nation stacks up to some Caribbean neighbours. 

How do native Caymans feel about all the foreign investment and expat presence in their country? Mark provides insight into the relationship. 

Mark provides a breakdown of the unique demographic makeup of the Cayman Islands.

Uncover the extremely tax-friendly and business-friendly laws, making it a prominent offshore jurisdiction. 

You will be appalled to learn how the “Covid pandemic” was used as an excuse to add complicated regulations regarding the importing and exporting of gold. 

What about the visas? Mark breaks down the residency options for those looking to live and work in the Cayman Islands.

Discover the exciting prospect of Cayman Enterprise City, a special economic zone within the Cayman Islands.

Get the inside scoop on SWP’s brand-new vault in the Cayman Islands. From the pictures I’ve seen, this place is phenomenal! 

 

Offshore Gold & Silver with SWP

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279: Doug Casey's Crystal Ball - Predictions For 2024

275: Gold, Inflation and the Banking Crisis: The Outlook for 2024 - Peter Schiff

230: Goldbacks, A Viable Solution To Sound Money - Jeremy Cordon

 

I had a blast talking to Mark and learning more about the Cayman Islands. While Cayman is a great place to do business and even to live, permanent residency can be extremely difficult to obtain, as opposed to here in Panama, where I am getting residencies for people in a month total. 

Expat Money has been a partner with Mark's company, SWP, for the past year, and we’ve received nothing but positive feedback from clients and subscribers about their professionalism and ease of working with them. Be sure to open an account at expatmoney.com/gold before gold prices rise even higher.

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Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

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Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

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Why are the wealthy leaving the U.S. in droves? Why did the country of Dominica revoke 68 passports from its’ CBI program? Are Russia and China preparing for a World War 3 scenario? Is there really a serious proposal for a 90% income tax in France?

I’ll answer these questions and more as we dive into the headlines in today’s expat news segment, the fourth edition of this segment I’ve done on the show. These episodes not only help you stay informed, but they also ensure that I stay up to date on all of the latest news affecting expats around the globe, so it’s a win-win!

Enjoy today’s episode!

 

Learn why the Caribbean country of Dominica is revoking 68 passports from its citizenship by investment program.

Hear more World War 3 rumbles continue as Russia and China participate in a joint military patrol near Alaska. 

Is a French politician seriously proposing a 90% income tax in France? The answer may, sadly, not even shock you anymore.

Find out about the lawsuits that have led to quietly reopening its Golden Visa program to Russians.

Discover the details of the Philippines’ new fast-track permanent residency program.

More anti-capitalist madness coming out of Spain, you say? You better believe it, as the city of Barcelona is looking to ban short-term rentals. You read that right.

Will the U.S. heed Vladimir Putin’s warning of a new Cold War if they proceed with plans to move missiles into Germany? Don’t hold your breath.

Uncover the major announcement coming out of Paraguay, which puts this country on the upswing and into a select group of the most serious economies in the world.

Lastly, we’ll look at the increasing trend of wealthy Americans continuing to flee the United States for greener pastures.

 

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304: Expat News: Bukele's Bitcoin Bank, Portugal Shuns Expats, & Milei's Record Surplus

299: Expat News: Panama's New President, Millionaires Fleeing The US, and Malaysia's Hilarious Visa Flop

287: Expat News: Canadian Exodus, Panama's Visa Boom, & El Salvador's Pricey Citizenship

 

I hope you enjoyed this fourth edition of Expat News. There’s no doubt that just about everywhere you look around the world, politicians are doing their darndest to steal your money, scare off the wealthy, and make your lives a living hell. Luckily, there are solutions out there, and expat life offers shelter from the depraved plans of corrupt politicians.

If you’re enjoying these expat news episodes, be sure to let us know and I’ll see you back here next Wednesday!

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Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

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Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

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There is a decentralized revolution occurring in health care, and now the concept of voluntary health sharing has emerged as a new avenue that freedom-minded expats can use to protect themselves and their families in the event of unexpected injury or illness. 

That's what today's guest, Andy Schoonover, joins me to discuss. Andy is the CEO and founder of CrowdHealth. The company uses a voluntary crowdfunding model to pay its users' medical bills and can even help them when they are overseas.

 

Listen in to hear how Andy’s personal experience with the U.S. healthcare system led him to create CrowdFund as a solution to the outrageous prices and lack of transparency.

You will be shocked to learn about the medical procedure for Andy’s daughter that a U.S. insurance company deemed “unnecessary.” 

Discover why the doctor-patient relationship in the U.S. has been replaced by the doctor-insurance company relationship, leaving the patient by the wayside.

Learn just why healthcare is so much more expensive in the U.S. than just about anywhere else on Earth.

Why are Americans so obese in comparison to the rest of the world? Andy digs into the root causes of such poor health trends in the U.S., even while having some of the best doctors in the world.

Uncover why Western medicine often misses the mark by focusing solely on treating symptoms while often neglecting the underlying health issues that cause them.

Hear Andy and me explain why a strong community—like the one we have built here at Expat Money—is essential to a functioning healthcare system.

Discover how the CrowdHealth model of voluntary health sharing was inspired by how similar communities, such as those in Kenya as well as the Amish.

What type of people typically join the Crowd Health community? You won’t be surprised to hear a lot of similar qualities 

Lastly, find out how Crowd Health can help expats when they experience unexpected medical issues while overseas.

Learn more: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com - use promo code EXPAT for a discount

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306: Nayib Bukele's El Salvador: An Oasis of Decentralization - Dr. Jack Kruse

283: Panama Healthcare: A Personal Case Study Report

153: Creating A Support Network For The Worlds' Poorest - Gret Glyer

 

It was great speaking to someone like Andy, who truly understands, from firsthand experience, the problems with the health insurance model and how decentralization and voluntary action provide the solution. Having a backup plan for catastrophic health issues that might crop up is a crucial part of any Plan-B, so I hope this conversation inspires others to seek solutions like the one presented today.

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The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.

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Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

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Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

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An off-grid community full of freedom-minded families and individuals situated in Panama’s highlands just fifteen minutes from the beach? This isn’t just a dream; it’s the reality I unveiled in yesterday’s episode, in which my friend Patrick Hiebert joined me to put Veritas Panama on full display.

First, if you didn’t catch yesterday’s episode, go back to episode 307 and listen before this one so that you will have the full context of the project as we dive into the question and answer session from the original live webinar today. 

If you have questions about Veritas Panama, how to buy a lot, how to build a home there, etc., there’s a good chance they will be answered in today’s episode. 

To secure your lot or inquire further, email [email protected] immediately, as these lots are already flying off the market.

 

How will water be allocated within the Veritas Village community? Tune in to fully understand how this unique community is equipped to determine important issues like this. 

Can lots and homes be financed in Veritas Village? Hear Parick lay out the various pricing and financing options.

Will Veritas Village be filled with random expats who get a case of “Margarita Madness” and decide to purchase property on a whim? Find out how the community maintains its authenticity. 

What about HOA fees? Learn how the (very low) maintenance fees are determined and collected at Veritas Village. 

Can Veritas Village provide passive income? Discover how you can residents will be able to rent their property 

What does the general makeup of Veritas Village look like? Is it mostly retirees, young couples with children, etc? Hear from Pat how this has already changed since COVID.

How is the internet in Panama’s highlands? Outside the spoiler that this entire presentation was done by Patrick live from Veritas Village. He lays out how the community is able to have such great internet. 

Whether you knew you wanted it or not, by the end of this discussion, my enthusiasm for a butterfly garden will infect every listener of this show!

Listen as Patrick lays out the details of Veritas Village’s solar-powered electrical system and how it keeps the community completely self-sufficient and off-grid.

Lastly, learn about the diverse ecosystem within Veritas Panama and how the community at large takes care of and works with the local environment instead of against it.

 

https://veritaspanama.com/

Email: [email protected]

 

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307: Part One - Secure Your Family's Future: Off-Grid Living In Panama's Highlands

300: Living Internationally: Lessons From 300 Episodes

228: Nicaragua As A Safe Haven: Exploring Residency Options

 

It’s only been a few days since Veritas Panama was first unveiled to the public, and I can tell you these lots are already going fast. As I always say about anything related to your Plan-B, there is simply no time to waste, and if you are serious about surrounding yourself with freedom-minded people like yourselves - people who won’t judge you for your “crazy” political ideas or your dreams of living abroad. 

I am so proud to have partnered with Patrick on this project and helped bring it to fruition. Be sure to email Patrick and Andrea at [email protected] right away, and I hope to see you as one of my neighbours down the road!

Mentioned in this episode:

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

Join Us For Upcoming Live Webinars

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The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.

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Every month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k.

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Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

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Freedom-minded folks like you and I can often feel isolated in a world where so many people are affected by socialist propaganda, the woke mind virus, or whatever you want to call it.  Can you really count on your neighbours when they think your views are “nutty” or that your concerns about world events make you a “conspiracy theorist?”

In today’s episode, I am excited to present you with a solution to this problem: Veritas Panama, an off-grid community living development in the highlands of Panama.

Don’t worry -  this isn’t some hippie-dippie place with small log cabins, no internet, and no access to modern amenities…

Veritas Panama is a luxury development designed specifically for freedom-oriented individuals who want to guarantee a secure future for themselves and their families without foregoing the modern amenities of the developed world.

Enjoy the presentation, and to secure your lot today, don't hesitate to email [email protected].

 

Listen in as Patrick Hiebert—one of my dearest friends and my partner in Veritas Panama—guides you through the project's background and how it all came together.

If you think “off-grid” means living without modern amenities, think again! Learn how this solar-powered community maintains all the luxuries of first-world living. 

What about water? Discover how Veritas Panama is able to maintain its own self-sufficient water supply. 

Does “off-grid” mean losing life’s luxuries? Hear why Veritas Panama is fully equipped to handle a luxury lifestyle for its inhabitants, all while remaining off-grid and self-sufficient. 

Are you sick of being looked at with a sideways glance for your “crazy” beliefs? Find out how Veritas is fostering a welcoming environment where you’ll feel more than free to speak your mind. 

Learn how Veritas Village is a crypto-friendly community - you can even use Bitcoin to purchase your lot!

Find out what a DAO (Decentrally Autonomized Organization) is and how it utilizes Bitcoin to enable voluntary community governance.

Discover how Veritas Panama is perfectly set up to enable the growing of all its own food, from community-oriented projects to private gardens.

What about education? Yes, there will even be an expat school in Veritas Village.

How is the climate in the highlands of Panama? Patrick breaks down the seasons and how they play into the ability to have a water supply throughout the year.

 

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283: Panama Healthcare: A Personal Case Study Report

277: Mikkel Unleashed: A Raw Take On Today's Tumultuous World

228: Nicaragua As A Safe Haven: Exploring Residency Options

 

Veritas Panama is a project I have been deeply involved with for close to two years now, and I am so thrilled to finally be able to present it to the Expat Money audience. I founded this company to find real solutions to the problems faced by freedom-seekers around the world, and Veritas Panama is a direct response to the type of concerns I hear all the time. 

As much of the world’s political elite prepares to usher in a dystopian nightmare flush with draconian “solutions” like CBDCs, Digital IDs and “15-minute cities’, we are forming a strong, self-sufficient community in Panama that will be immune to many of these machinations. 

If you want to become a part of this community, email [email protected] right away to secure your lot.

I hope you enjoyed this presentation, and tune in to a special bonus episode tomorrow for Part Two, where we’ll share the question-and answer portion of this presentation. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

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Join Us For Upcoming Live Webinars

Every month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k.

If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.

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Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.

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Is a decentralized revolution occurring in El Salvador? That's exactly what today's guest, Dr. Jack Kruse, who currently lives and practices medicine in El Salvador and has served as an advisor to Nayib Bukele, joins me to discuss.

Dr. Jack Kruse, a neurosurgeon, had an awakening in 2007 when he suffered a torn meniscus in his knee at 6’2”, 357 lbs. This led to his further study of physics, light, magnetism, and electricity, ultimately concluding that modern medicine lacked a deep understanding of how humans function in relation to the natural world.

He is the CEO of Kruse Longevity Center in the US and El Salvador, a health and wellness company dedicated to helping patients avoid the healthcare burdens they typically encounter as they age.

He is also the author of “Epi-Paleo Rx: The Prescription for Disease Reversal and Optimal Health.”

 

Listen in to learn how Dr. Kruse had an epiphany regarding the state of the medical industry after his own traumatic medical incident.

Hear the inside story about the TED talk Dr. Kruse was invited to give, which ended up getting banned.

Discover how Dr. Kruse got the ear of El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s health ministry.

Learn about the “oasis of decentralization” that Bukele plans to bring to El Salvador.

Uncover a few of the 20 points Dr. Kruse laid out to Nayib Bukele that he needed to decentralize El Salvador.

What is the dark secret that connects the CIA’s MK-Ultra program with the ban on incandescent lightbulbs? Dr. Jack has the inside track.

Hear me on the edge of my seat as Jack guides me through the dark history connecting the mob, Las Vegas casinos and our modern-day screen addictions.

Learn why COVID convinced everybody that Dr. Kruse wasn’t crazy, even though he was saying the same things he had been saying for fifteen years.

Was moving to Panama inadvertently the healthiest decision I’ve made for my family? Dr. Kruse explains why its location provides a massive health upgrade to those moving climates further from the equator.

 

https://jackkruse.com/

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304: Expat News: Bukele's Bitcoin Bank, Portugal Shuns Expats, & Milei's Record Surplus

303: Javier Milei's Presidency: The Real Impact On Freedom In Argentina

283: Panama Healthcare: A Personal Case Study Report

 

This was certainly a fascinating discussion, and Dr. Kruse is a super interesting guy. I often discussed how longevity has always been a hobby of mine, and Dr. Kruse certainly gave me a lot to think about. His insights on Nayib Bukele’s plan to decentralize El Salvador definitely piqued my interest. While I’m not ready to recommend clients choose El Salvador for their own Plan-B, it is certainly a country worth keeping an eye on in the coming years.

Mentioned in this episode:

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

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Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

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As many of you know, we have been structuring some amazing real estate deals for short-term rentals lately, including beachfront properties in Brazil, apartments in Paraguay and condos in Panama.

Because of that, I thought I would replay an excellent interview I did on managing short-term rentals a couple of years ago with Tim Hubbard. Now, it's important to

A Bitcoin bank in El Salvador? That's the headline that sits atop this week’s Expat News, the third edition in this series, where I analyze the latest news affecting the expat world. We've had a lot of really great feedback about this new segment we're doing on the show, so I do plan on making this a regular aspect of the show, so enjoy today’s Expat News!

 

Listen in and get my take on El Salvador President Nayib Bukele’s place to create a “Bitcoin bank.”

Learn about Portugal’s “brilliant” new housing policy, which is primed to scare off expats.

Is Javier Milei really turning Argentina around? Argentina’s reported record surpluses seem to suggest that he may be seeing some success on the economic front.

Could Turkey become the next expat crypto hub? Hear me dissect the recent announcement that the country will exempt profits from cryptocurrencies from taxation. 

Discover which Caribbean nation is raising its CBI prices, as I have been warning about for some time. 

Should there be concern over Mexico’s newly elected socialist President, Claudia Scheinbaum? I’ll examine her policies and how they could affect expats in the country.

Uncover which Latin American country I am definitely not recommending for expats, particularly considering recent political events in that country.

Lastly, we’ll look at the recent plea deal that freed heroic journalist Julian Assange.

How are you enjoying these “Expat News” segments? Visit the Expat Money Forum, join our community, and let me know your thoughts!

 

You would have already heard about a few of these new items if you had been subscribed to our newsletter. Not only will you receive the EMS Pulse newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times, but sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”

 

299: Expat News: Panama's New President, Millionaires Fleeing The US, and Malaysia's Hilarious Visa Flop

287: Expat News: Canadian Exodus, Panama's Visa Boom, & El Salvador's Pricey Citizenship

282: Are We Headed Towards World War 3? - Ron Paul

 

I hope you enjoyed this third edition of Expat News. A lot goes into these episodes, from sourcing the articles to laying out my thoughts and forming my opinions, but I really enjoy doing them and will continue to do these regularly so long as interest remains. Hopefully these help to keep you informed about everything affecting expats in this rapidly-changing world.

Are you a fan of these expat news episodes? Be sure to let us know, and I’ll see you back here next Wednesday.

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Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

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The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.

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Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

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Javier Milei has been the talk of freedom-oriented expat circles since the libertarian firebrand was elected president of Argentina last year. Today, I am joined by Skot Sheller, who has been following Milei’s work for years and is himself pursuing Argentinian citizenship. Enjoy today’s discussion as Skot and I look at what Javier Milei has really accomplished so far, the opposition he faces from within Argentina, and the broader implications for freedom across Latin America and the world.

 

Discover how Skot first became fascinated not just with Argentina but with its history and politics. 

How did Argentina wind up with an anarcho-capitalist as President after decades of socialism? Skot lays out how Milei maneuvered his way into the Presidency. 

Learn how the black market completely managed the exchange of dollars and pesos in Argentina when the government proved unreliable. 

Uncover the reasons why, despite concerns about de-dollarization, the dollar is still seen as a safe haven compared to many Latin American currencies. 

Can Javier Milei really go after the Argentinian central bank? Skot breaks down the odds that he can deliver on his intentions to close the central bank entirely.

Find out what departments Milei was able to cut immediately - you won’t believe some of the “Ministries” that the Argentine government was funding!

Hear Skot break down the challenges Milei faces from within his own government - and why it’s not inconceivable that he could even be impeached. 

Would I recommend Argentina as a Plan-B location due to Milei’s Presidency? Hear what I’m telling my clients who have been asking me about it. 

Should people be concerned that Milei has spoken at the World Economic Forum? Skot and I discuss the circumstances and content of his WEF speeches.

An Argentinian alliance with NATO? Skot and I look beyond the headlines to decipher what this really means.

 

Follow Skot on X @Bangershell11

 

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279: Doug Casey's Crystal Ball - Predictions For 2024

282 Are We Headed Towards World War 3? - Ron Paul

249: Latin America Through A Safety Lense: A Conversation With Ernie Baca

 

It was great speaking to Skot and learning about Javier Milei from someone who had followed his work since well before he skyrocketed to the peak of Argentinian politics. While I have reservations about Argentina as a Plan-B recommendation, I can’t deny that the political situation is an interesting one, and it will certainly be a country to keep an eye on as the political situation unfolds. 

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Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

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Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

Join Us For Upcoming Live Webinars

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The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.

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How can you get your message out in the Age of Technocracy?

Today’s guest, Wilfried Ligthart is a renowned Digital Blacksmith with a deep understanding of the evolving digital landscape. He specializes in driving external traffic, developing engaging online communities, and converting digital audiences into profitable customers. 

As we discuss in today’s episode, Wilfried has many insights into providing value in the digital age while focusing on protecting consumer data against Big Tech companies.

 

Learn why Wilfried views digital marketing like trying to get past the bouncers at a nightclub.  

“The best things in life are free,” as they say; discover why this slogan applies to Internet traffic. 

How can we protect against the proliferation of fake, AI-generated content? Can we prevent the Deep Fakes from crowding out content with real, genuine value?

Discover the frightening effects of “algorithmic decision-making” - are the decisions you make online really your own?

Wilfried and I discuss how social engineering programs pushing “equality, diversity, inclusion, etc.” have the opposite effect and have increased division in our society.

Hear Wilfried’s suggestions for people who want to be honest and true to themselves but at the same time don't want to be de-platformed for spreading their views.

Uncover the insidious manner in which European countries incentivize the “voluntary” adoption of digital IDs.

Could Joe Biden be a deep fake? We only half-jokingly discuss the possibility of the sitting U.S. President being AI-generated.

Email: [email protected]

For your digital marketing needs, reach out to Digital Blacksmiths.

 

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286: Untracked: The Role of Freedom Tech In Personal Security - Seth For Privacy

241: How to Secure Your Online Identity - Josh Summers

233: How to Stop Your Phone From Spying On You

 

It was so fun to have Wilfried on the show after working with him professionally and becoming good friends over the last few years. Wilfried is not only one of the world’s foremost experts in digital marketing but also, as you can tell from our conversation, certainly shares the values we embody here at Expat Money. 

Each of us has to find the right balance between utilizing Big Tech's tools for our personal and professional needs and avoiding the insidious traps set by technocrats. 

As discussed in the episode, this podcast remains very difficult to censor, so we can speak openly here (but for obvious reasons, you won’t find today’s conversation on YouTube).

I’ll see you next Wednesday for another episode of the Expat Money Show.

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The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.

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Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

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