The Expat Files 1.26.25

The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

#1- The Chileans are testy and will protest, block roads and create general chaos at the drop of a hat (like a 4 cent increase in public transportation rates): Not very welcoming or appealing prospect to gringos with a Plan B…

#2- How stupid energy subsidy decisions made by Latin American tax authorities to buy votes end up gouging gringo and expat residents:

#3- El Salvador’s Bitcoin volcano mining progress report:

#4- How crazy Latin American labor laws make gringo bosses pull their hair out:

#5- Increasing the chances of a Plan B success:

#6- More painful “cost of living” news from Argentina: President Milei warned there would be pain…

#7- 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

#8 - 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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