The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

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



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The Brazil Beachfront Report
Want to own income-producing beachfront property in Brazil—but don’t know where to start? I’ve put together a free newsletter to show you exactly how. It’s called the Brazil Beachfront Report, and it’s packed with insider updates, new listings, market trends, and strategies for investing in one of the fastest-growing regions in Latin America. Whether you're looking for a second home or serious offshore income, this is your first step. Go to BrazilBeachfront.com.
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Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.
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Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom
Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.
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The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center
If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.
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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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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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The Brazil Beachfront Report
Want to own income-producing beachfront property in Brazil—but don’t know where to start? I’ve put together a free newsletter to show you exactly how. It’s called the Brazil Beachfront Report, and it’s packed with insider updates, new listings, market trends, and strategies for investing in one of the fastest-growing regions in Latin America. Whether you're looking for a second home or serious offshore income, this is your first step. Go to BrazilBeachfront.com.
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Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.
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The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center
If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.
Expat Money Paid Membership
Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom
Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.
Paraguay Potential Newsletter
The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center
If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.
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{Note: Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are accepted as forms of payment for the project discussed in today's episode.}

After revealing the brand new coastal community we’re building in Panama in Part One, the questions started pouring in. From residency and financing to rental income and long-term lifestyle planning, attendees wanted to know exactly how this community is actually going to function. 

In today’s follow-up episode, we answer the most common questions about the project, dive deeper into my vision for the community, and discuss what makes this stretch of Panama's Pacific Coast so attractive for families looking to establish Panama as a long-term destination.

Enjoy!
IN TODAY’S EPISODE

Tune in to learn how Panama's Qualified Investor Visa can provide a pathway to residency for individuals and families through real estate investments ...and whether this project can qualify you.
Listen in as we discuss the vision behind the community and the features designed to support full-time residents and families.
Learn how the project was designed with the daily lives of residents in mind; not just for convenience, but to foster a genuine sense of community.
Find out what makes this location unique, from protected mountain views and white-sand beaches to a front-row seat to the future growth of Panama's booming Pacific Coast.




If you'd like to learn more about the project discussed in this episode, you can connect directly with Kiley and her team by emailing Expat@GLP.com.pa.


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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411: Panama: A New Coastal Community Set to Change the Game - Part One

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The Brazil Beachfront Report
Want to own income-producing beachfront property in Brazil—but don’t know where to start? I’ve put together a free newsletter to show you exactly how. It’s called the Brazil Beachfront Report, and it’s packed with insider updates, new listings, market trends, and strategies for investing in one of the fastest-growing regions in Latin America. Whether you're looking for a second home or serious offshore income, this is your first step. Go to BrazilBeachfront.com.
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The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center
If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.
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Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom
Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.
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The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center
If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.
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{Note: Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are accepted as forms of payment for the project discussed in today's episode.}

For nearly 7 years, I have called Panama my home. And I’ve helped a ton of people help to make it their home as well, whether as a “Plan-B” or as their primary residence. But there’s one thing I always get asked about that Panama has been missing… until now.

In this episode, I'm sharing a project that has been years in the making. It's the result of countless conversations, extensive planning, and a vision for what coastal living in Panama could look like when it's done right. If you've ever dreamed of combining lifestyle, community, and long-term opportunity in one place, you'll need to lock in and pay close attention to this presentation.

Enjoy!


IN TODAY’S EPISODE

Tune in to discover why Panama continues to attract expats, investors, and freedom-minded families from around the world.
Learn what makes this stretch of Panama's Pacific Coast so unique, from its natural beauty to modern infrastructure and easy access to Panama City.
Hear how I worked with my partners on the ground in Panama to put together this project designed specifically to support the needs of the expat community in Panama. 
Find out how qualifying real estate investments can open the door to permanent residency in Panama and provide a pathway toward citizenship.




If you'd like to learn more about the project discussed in this episode, you can connect directly with Kiley and her team by emailing Expat@GLP.com.pa. 


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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Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom
Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.
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Want to own income-producing beachfront property in Brazil—but don’t know where to start? I’ve put together a free newsletter to show you exactly how. It’s called the Brazil Beachfront Report, and it’s packed with insider updates, new listings, market trends, and strategies for investing in one of the fastest-growing regions in Latin America. Whether you're looking for a second home or serious offshore income, this is your first step. Go to BrazilBeachfront.com.
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Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.
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The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center
If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.
Expat Money Paid Membership

For years, Canada sold the image of stability, prosperity, and common-sense governance. But for many Canadians, the glorious image of the Maple Leaf has been rapidly cracking. 

In today’s episode, I sit down with Shaun Newman to discuss the current political and economic climate in Canada, the growing Alberta independence movement, and why more Canadians are looking for ways to protect their wealth and freedom internationally.

Enjoy!


IN TODAY’S EPISODE

Tune in as Shaun and I discuss why Alberta’s independence movement exploded past 300,000 signatures
Listen as we break down the increasing call for new “exit taxes” targeting educated Canadians who move abroad
Hear us look back on what the Freedom Convoy revealed about freedom, censorship, and state power in Canada
Learn all the ways in which Canadians are facing increasingly tyrannical financial controls



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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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The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center
If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.
Expat Money Paid Membership
The Brazil Beachfront Report
Want to own income-producing beachfront property in Brazil—but don’t know where to start? I’ve put together a free newsletter to show you exactly how. It’s called the Brazil Beachfront Report, and it’s packed with insider updates, new listings, market trends, and strategies for investing in one of the fastest-growing regions in Latin America. Whether you're looking for a second home or serious offshore income, this is your first step. Go to BrazilBeachfront.com.
Brazil Beachfront Newsletter
Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom
Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.
Paraguay Potential Newsletter
Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom
Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.
Paraguay Potential Newsletter
The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center
If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.
Expat Money Paid Membership