In this episode, I share my experiences from a recent trip to Brazil, diving into the cost of goods and services, their payment system, PIX, and my reflections on the country’s economic state. Join me as I explore how daily life and financial practices in Brazil reflect broader economic trends and cultural nuances.

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In this episode, we explore the budding relationship between U.S. president-elect President Donald Trump and Argentina’s president, Javier Milei. With Milei’s vocal admiration for Trump and his adoption of a similar anti-establishment their alliance could reshape political landscapes across the Americas. We discuss Argentina’s recent move to withdraw from the COP29 climate summit and examine what this partnership could mean for Argentina, Latin America, and their place in international politics. What are the implications for libertarian principles?

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In this episode, we dive into the implications of Donald Trump’s recent victory in the U.S. election and what it could mean for political and cultural trends worldwide. We’ll explore whether Trump’s return signals a shift in popular support away from “woke” culture and discuss how potential changes in immigration policy might impact Latin American countries, especially those receiving deported immigrants. Finally, we’ll consider if Trump’s win could inspire a broader right-wing movement across Latin America and analyze what this could mean for the region’s political future.

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Exploring the U.S. elections through a Latin American lens, this episode dives into the diverse impacts, viewpoints, and stakes, highlighting how proximity shapes political perspectives.

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In this episode, we explore how President Gustavo Petro’s energy policies could cripple Colombia’s energy sector, hinder oil production, and push the country towards economic and energy instability.

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Michael Shellenberger’s article discusses the investigation of Brazilian congressman Marcel Van Hattem by the Lula administration and Federal Police, following a speech where Van Hattem criticized corruption and alleged fraudulent police reports. The investigation, an attack on free speech, raises concerns over the violation of parliamentary immunity, as protected by the Brazilian Constitution.

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In this episode, we dive into the challenges facing small businesses in Colombia due to a presidential veto on the insolvency law, Milei’s political triumph in Congress without increasing university budgets, and Mexico’s judicial reform.

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Let's review what the Colombian president has said in his interview with CNN.

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Let's talk about people eating dogs, cats, and other pets! Also, in Venezuela 3 Americans, 2 Spaniards and 1 Czech were arrested in Venezuela. And Javier Milei presented the 2025 budget for Argentina with a very libertarian speech.

Let's talk about what happened on Sep 7 in Brazil where the official parade didn't go well and how well the parallel parade (with pro free-speech protests) went.

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