Expat Files - 5-29-26

Expat Files - 5-29-26

Author: Progressive Radio Network May 29, 2026 Duration: 28:00
Hey Guys, use this audio attached please, the one I sent earlier today was missing the intro and exit bit.. but this one is complete.. sorry about that but I'm on vacation in the Mediterranean and the connections and circumstances are a bit crude......................    Descriptions - THE EXPAT FILES SHOW #1509, FRI, MAY 29 (05-29-26):    #1- A word about “influencers” and other internet beggars:   #2- DYK the hantavirus that’s been all over the news lately actually was first detected in Argentina a half century ago? Even in that country of 40 million people it's been around a long time and only kills a handful of super old and immune compromised people each year- so Argentines think the rest of the world is completely nuts for worrying about it. So much for another big pharma false start on the next Plandemic.   #3- Do Chinese solar products spy on you? Since 95% of panels, inverters and batteries come from China, should you worry?   #4- Poisoned and enabled by “Remissas”; How certain Latinos back home start viewing their so-called “wealthy” relatives up in the states as human  ATM machines. It was only a matter of time… and human nature...   #5- Some hints and tips on what type of maid or cleaning lady you should NEVER consider hiring!!   #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: bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com    #7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "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 and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

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…