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Real Life in Latin America—Before You Make the Move.

Johnny Mueller brings you the good, the bad, the ugly and the great of living south of the border. Get practical information about money, healthcare, residency, business, travel, relationships and everyday life from someone who has lived it for more than 30 years.

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Perspective You Only Get From Actually Living Here.

Johnny has spent more than three decades living, working and doing business in Latin America. The show covers the details that matter after the vacation ends: what things cost, how systems really work, what newcomers miss and what can go wrong.

The goal is simple: help you make better decisions before you move, invest, retire, start a business or build your own Plan B.

Money & Cost of LivingReal prices, banking, taxes and the hidden costs newcomers overlook.
HealthcareHospitals, insurance, prescriptions and paying a fair local price.
Residency & PropertyBureaucracy, renting, buying, building and legal realities.
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Business & OpportunityWhat works, what fails and where opportunities actually exist.
Travel & ExplorationPlaces, people and experiences beyond the standard tourist trail.
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#1526 – The Expat Files: Racial Dynamics, Legal Realities, and Life in Latin America

In this episode, Johnny Mueller dives into the complexities of expat life in Latin America, covering topics like racial dynamics, legal implications of relationships, and the realities of living in the region. From personal anecdotes to legal advice, Johnny provides a nuanced look at the…

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Before You Move South, Understand How Healthcare Really Works.

Johnny’s 100+ page Guide to Latin America Healthcare covers costs, insurance and how expats navigate the system without paying unnecessary “gringo prices.”

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