The Expat Files 11.8.24

The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

#1- Gift giving in Latin America; What do you give a Latino or Latina who's got everything (or nothing)?

#2- Why blowing your horn in Latin American traffic may seem futile but is definitely NOT futile at all:

#3- Halloween is really picking up in Latin America:

#4- How did I get so lucky… when by rights I should be living (or dying a slow death) in Chicago:

#5- Those boring, tacky, tired and talentless Mariachi bands are still a thing in Latin America : Its a real mystery why they still exist and have any kind of popularity at all.. #6-Here’s another brain teasing mystery- how come Latinas are so so forgiving when boyfriends and husbands cheat: Why Latinas put up with shit from their men that American ladies would NEVER EVER put up with… #7- Those annoying Ecuadorian 10 hour a day power outages: That’s’ what happens when you let CHINA build your infrastructure...

#8- 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

#9- 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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