Expat Files - #1518 FRI, JULY 31 (07-31-26):

Expat Files - #1518 FRI, JULY 31 (07-31-26):

Author: Progressive Radio Network July 31, 2026 Duration: 28:00
#1- More on that crazy Guatemalan Jade mining story:   #2- Proof why Latin American governments can never be trusted:  Oh, and the US govt is even worse….   #3- The problem with Miami mailbox forwarding services:   #4- What you never knew about your Latin American electric bill:   #5- Why buying a hybrid car is NEVER recommended:   #6- How newbee green gringos are easily misled by woke Fakebook gringo expats sites:   #7- More proof that only corrupt people need run for Latin American political office: The question is… are the candidates just a little corrupt or a lot corrupt?   #8- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "2026 - LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT": The new edition for 2026 (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                  

Ever wondered what it actually takes to build a life far from familiar shores? The Expat Files: Living in Latin America moves beyond glossy travel brochures and dives into the nuanced, daily realities of making a home across the border. Hosted by longtime resident John Mueller, this podcast from the Progressive Radio Network offers an honest, ground-level view. Conversations here explore the complexities of navigating new bureaucracies, finding community, and the subtle cultural shifts that define an expatriate experience. You’ll hear from people who’ve made the leap-some for work, others seeking retirement, many just chasing a different rhythm of life. Each episode unpacks practical challenges alongside personal reflections, covering everything from local business etiquette and housing markets to the simple joy of discovering a neighborhood mercado. It’s a resource for the curious and a companion for those already packing their bags, stripping away the romance to reveal the authentic, sometimes messy, always fascinating process of adaptation. Tune in for stories that are less about postcards and more about the profound, everyday adventure of planting roots in a new world.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 36

The Expat Files: Living in Latin America
Podcast Episodes
The Expat Files: Living in Latin America [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
Descriptions - EXPAT FILES SHOW #1490, FRI, JAN 16 (01-16-26): #1- What Latin American Spanish rags are saying about the Maduro capture: Here’s what 1st world captured media won’t tell you… #2- The “macho” culture restau…
The Expat Files: Living In Latin America - 1.9.26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- The Maduro capture and after effects in a few words: #2- Gringos looking for love in Latin America: #3- Why do so many beautiful Latina women have unattractive, low-value husbands and boyfriends? #4- How to lose 2 po…
The Expat Files: Living in South America - Episode 1488 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
Descriptions - EXPAT FILES SHOW #1488, FRI, JAN 02 (01-02-26): #1- What expats need to know about Chat GPT and other AI platforms: #2- Expat Insider seminar stories that will amaze you: #3- When the will to “get out of d…
The Expat Files: Living in Latin America [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- The ins and outs and proper steps to having your SS check deposited in your Latin American Bank Account: #2- Why despite your natural resistance and repusion to brain numbing USA buerocracy …you really need to set up…
EXPAT FILES SHOW #1486 - 12-19-25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- 3rd world optimism versus reality: #2- Why 3rd world countries remain 3rd world as 1st world countries slwly slip into 3rd world status: #3- How Latinos score on the big 5 personality traits as compared to gringos an…