# The Expat Files - #1496, FRI, FEB 27 - 2026

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Podcast: [The Expat Files: Living in Latin America](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-expat-files-living-in-latin-america-1074454)
Published: 2026-02-27T16:10:24+00:00
Episode link: https://theexpatfiles.podbean.com/e/the-expat-files-1496-fri-feb-27-2026/
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## Resource

#1- A word about Mexico “Lindo”: Hate to say “I told ya so” but… I told ya so … #2- Are there any places safe from the cartels in Mexico? #3- Giving up on Air B&B’s: #4- Why I don’t recommend Peru for your plan-B: #5- I’m forever being asked about my pick for the best Latin American country for gringos and expats: #6- 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: bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com

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