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414: Colombia Set To Dump Socialism, Peru’s Tight Race
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- Jun 17, 2026
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Summary
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.” RELATED EPISODES 409: Peru’s Election Chaos And Why Capital Hates Uncertainty 404: World War 3 Watch: A Fragile Ceasefire & Revoked Visas 400: Trump’s New Doctrine Could Reshape the Americas (And Your Plan-B) Mentioned in this episode: 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,…