The Expat Files 12.22.24

The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

#1- STILL THINKING OF MOVING TO MEXICO? Here's what happens when Mexican cartel bosses move into your nice, quiet gringoized neighborhood: Today’s first shocking “boots on the ground” story… #2- The gringo “savior” complex: Clueless gringos regularly fall in love with fresh, young a “part time” hookers and try to save them. Today we have another crazy “boots on the ground “story illustrating why it’s a very bad idea…

#3- Those ridiculous State Dept. Travel advisories:

#4- 99% of Latin Americans drink Coffee, good deal right? Problem is that locals Latinos almost never brew it the way you like it. However, you can get a free sugar-spiked cup at nearly every store and mom and pop tienda!! #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:

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