# 394: Panama City’s Crypto-Friendly Mayor: The Mayer Mizrachi Story

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Podcast: [The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-expat-money-show-with-mikkel-thorup-1129112)
Published: 2026-02-18T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://expatmoneyshow.com/394-panama-city-mayor-mizrachi
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Most politicians talk about reform, but there are very few who actually pick up a shovel and start filling potholes themselves. And in the case of Panama City’s Mayor, Mayer Mizrachi, he’s done exactly that. In today’s episode, I’ll share with you the story of Panama City’s young, savvy, crypto-friendly Mayor. He’s no career politician, not by a longshot. He’s a tech entrepreneur and a former political prisoner. Now, he’s reshaping one of Latin America’s most strategic capital cities with a pro-business, pro-Bitcoin, “roll up your sleeves and get it done” mindset. Enjoy today’s episode!   IN TODAY’S EPISODE Listen in as I break down how Mayer Mizrachi went from tech entrepreneur and political outsider to Mayor of Panama City Tune in to learn how he cut the city budget from $325M to $230M while slashing nearly half the staff Find out why Mizrachi sees crypto not as ideology, but as infrastructure Learn, under Mizrachi, Panama City is positioning itself as a forward-looking hub for technology, capital, and innovation STAY IN TOUCH! 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.”   RELATED EPISODES 393: Panama: Why Timing Matters More Than Ever for Residency 387: The Leaders Shaping Latin America’s Shift Toward Freedom 384: President José Raúl Mulino: Panama’s Adult in the Room Mentioned in this episode: Grab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's Summit More than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill,…

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