# Brian Samson Shares Real Nearshore Hiring Stories from Brazil and Mexico

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Podcast: [The Nearshore Cafe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nearshore-cafe-7063903)
Published: 2026-07-20T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Real nearshore recruiting stories straight from the front lines of Latin America tech hiring — no theory, just placements that actually happened. Host Brian Samson sits down solo to unpack seven real case studies sourced by senior Plugg recruiter Xiomara "Xio" Santana, one of the top performers on Plugg's nearshore staffing team, who alone closed 39 placements across Brazil and Mexico in 2025. From a Brazilian project manager who traded generous benefits for USD compensation, to a four-person...

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