The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

In today’s episode, Marc and I get together again to discuss Europe’s self-inflicted AC crisis, Paraguay’s new residency restriction, and Peru finally settling on a new, right-leaning President. 

Enjoy! 


IN TODAY’S EPISODE

Tune in as Marc and I discuss Peru's newly elected government and why Latin America continues to move in a different direction than Europe
Listen in as we break down Europe's self-inflicted air conditioning crisis and what it says about Europe’s ongoing energy crisis 
Learn why Paraguay's new residency processing limits could be another sign that one of the world's best residency programs is beginning to tighten
Hear an on-the-ground account of what really happened with the recent fires in Panama City's Casco Viejo 



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THE EXPAT MONEY ONLINE SUMMIT 2026: FREEDOM IS RISING IN LATIN AMERICA!

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom Is Rising In Latin America from October 1-2, where we'll help you learn everything you need to know about crafting a Plan-B centred in the world's fastest-rising region. This is a free event open to the entire community. Get your complimentary tickets here: expatmoneysummit.com

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Casco Viejo in Panama City wasn't always the vibrant, world-class destination it is today. Just a few decades ago, much of the historic district had been left to decay and certainly not a place you’d visit if you were in the country. Today, it stands as one of Latin America's greatest urban revival stories.

In today's episode, I sit down with my good friend and Panama developer Simone Di Giovanni to discuss Casco Viejo's remarkable transformation and what makes Panama such a compelling place to live and invest. Enjoy!


IN TODAY’S EPISODE

Tune in as Simone shares why he left his native Italy and ultimately chose Panama over Miami as his new home abroad
Listen in as we discuss the remarkable transformation of Casco Viejo from a neglected historic district into one of Panama's most visited destinations
Learn why Plaza Santa Ana is becoming the next chapter in Casco Viejo's revival and why it continues to attract investors
Hear why all the pieces have come together to make Casco Viejo one of Latin America's greatest urban revival stories



THE EXPAT MONEY ONLINE SUMMIT 2026: FREEDOM IS RISING IN LATIN AMERICA!

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom Is Rising In Latin America from October 1-2, where we’ll help you learn everything you need to know about crafting a Plan-B centred in the region. We’ll cover the geopolitical trends, residency and citizenship programs, the lifestyle on the ground, and so much more over these two jam-packed days. This is a free event open to the entire community. Get your complimentary tickets here: expatmoneysummit.com


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Every month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k.

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If you’re planning to move overseas—or even just set up your offshore Plan-B—learning the local language isn’t optional. It’s protection. It’s access. It’s power. StoryLearning makes it easy to start today, from home, by immersing you in real stories—not grammar drills. Spanish, Portuguese, French, and more—learn the language the smart way before you land. Go to StoryLearningCourses.com.
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Colombia's election this week is just an example of the trend I've been calling for years: Freedom is Rising in Latin America. 

In today's episode, Marc and I give our instant reaction to the victory of "El Tigre", Abelardo De La Espriella, as Colombia's new President. Enjoy!


THE EXPAT MONEY ONLINE SUMMIT 2026: FREEDOM IS RISING IN LATIN AMERICA!

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom Is Rising In Latin America from October 1-2, where we’ll help you learn everything you need to know about crafting a Plan-B centred in the region. We’ll cover the geopolitical trends, residency and citizenship programs, the lifestyle on the ground, and so much more over these two jam-packed days.  This is a free event open to the entire community. Get your complimentary tickets here: expatmoneysummit.com


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If you’re planning to move overseas—or even just set up your offshore Plan-B—learning the local language isn’t optional. It’s protection. It’s access. It’s power. StoryLearning makes it easy to start today, from home, by immersing you in real stories—not grammar drills. Spanish, Portuguese, French, and more—learn the language the smart way before you land. Go to StoryLearningCourses.com.
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While Colombia appears poised to reject socialism at the ballot box, Peru finds itself locked in one of the tightest and most contentious elections in recent memory. Latin America has been providing no shortage of interesting stories lately, and this week we're diving all the way in.

In today's episode, Marc and I break down the major political developments unfolding across the region and why you need to be paying attention. Enjoy!


IN TODAY’S EPISODE

Hear how my recent healthcare experience in Panama highlights one of the most overlooked advantages of living in Latin America (and it's not just the cost!)
Listen in as Marc and I discuss Colombia's election and why the country appears poised for a dramatic political shift
Learn why Paraguay's improving risk rating confirms what I've been saying for years about this country
Tune in as we examine Peru's razor-thin election and how it ties into the region's greater trends



KEEP UP-TO-DATE ON THE EXPAT WORLD

Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan-B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”

 
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Join Us For Upcoming Live Webinars
Every month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k.

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Join Us For Upcoming Live Webinars
Every month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k.

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In today's episode, I sit down with Joey Langenbrunner, founder of Nomad Layer. We discuss why tax residency is one of the most important pieces of an offshore Plan-B, and how Próspera, in Honduras, is building a new approach to tax residency for people who live, work, and invest across multiple countries.


IN TODAY’S EPISODE

Tune in as we explain why having no tax residency at all may be one of the biggest mistakes digital nomads make
Listen in as Joey and I examine the growing pressure facing Canadians, Europeans, Australians, and other citizens leaving high-tax countries
Find out about how banks have become the primary enforcement arm of the global tax system
Learn how Próspera's unique tax residency structure was designed to work with internationally mobile individuals and entrepreneurs in mind



NEED A TAX RESIDENCY SOLUTION?

Learn more about Próspera's tax residency and whether it will fit into your Plan-B setup at: ExpatMoney.com/Honduras


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If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.
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No Plan-B Without the Language
If you’re planning to move overseas—or even just set up your offshore Plan-B—learning the local language isn’t optional. It’s protection. It’s access. It’s power. StoryLearning makes it easy to start today, from home, by immersing you in real stories—not grammar drills. Spanish, Portuguese, French, and more—learn the language the smart way before you land. Go to StoryLearningCourses.com.
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Join Us For Upcoming Live Webinars
Every month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k.

If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.
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