South America

Getting to Know Chile's Expat Community Whilst the USA is constantly tightening its border control, Chile has done quite the opposite. It continues to relax its borders and has largely…
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Turnkey Rentals in Fortaleza Brazil–What Would a Contrarian Investor Do and Why Would They Do It? In the past few years, international real estate had grown in tandem with the growth…
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An Expat’s Guide to Investing in Beachfront Property in Fortaleza For those of you who’ve heard of Fortaleza,  you might remember hearing that the region has become increasingly…
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A Travel Guide to Fortaleza Fortaleza is one of the most beautiful vacation spots in Brazil. While it’s not one of the most frequently visited regions in the country, these trends are…
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Profit Potentials in the Colombian Public Transport Sector Experts have commonly agreed that population growth rates, urbanization and private automobile ownership are the most…
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Investment Options in Colombia—Factoring Debt Judgments The Colombian economy has shown immense improvement over the past three years— it has grown at an average of 2.7% since 2017.…
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Colombian timber markets have consistently gone through some rough times over the past couple of years. Despite the growth of the construction industry in the region—the largest…
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Colombian Consumer Lending Market If there’s one thing you can safely say about Colombia, it’s that the financial sector is thriving. There was once a huge problem in the country where…
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By now I’ve written a fair bit on the need to move from conventional financial investments into commodity markets like teak and precious metals. With the fallout from Brexit, the fall…
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I’ve already written extensively on the economic future in light of existing economic circumstances. It doesn’t look too great from where I’m standing because the US-China trade war…
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A Case For Immigrating To Ecuador. Despite the recent political instability in Ecuador, the resolution of this conflict and the resulting conditional aid from the IMF is setting the…
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Economic Opportunities in Ecuador.  After the recent IMF bailout to shore up the capital flight and impending liquidity crisis in Ecuador, the administration is pushing for greater…
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6 Reasons You Should Move To Ecuador. Of all the places in Latin America, Ecuador stands out as one of the most developed and beautiful locations throughout the continent. There are…
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With a population of just under 10 million, Nicaragua is a Central American nation that has been blessed with an abundance of natural resources and an infinite amount of natural beauty.…
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Living in Argentina – The Home Of Tango, Steak, and Soccer Latin America has become an attractive spot for American retirees as well as young people who are looking to soak in the sun,…
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If you keep a close ear to the international scene, you’ve probably heard Argentina mentioned with more frequency than in the past. Why the uptick of expat interest in this South…
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Argentina is an adventurer's dream. This South American nation is categorized as a megadiverse country, serving environments ranging from subtropical to polar. What this means for…
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Not everyone is built for a life abroad. While expats come in a myriad of shapes, sizes, background, and interests, they share a few common traits necessary for the lifestyle. For one,…
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A land of unparalleled beauty, and one of the most geographically diverse places on earth, Argentina is an expat’s dream. From the glaciers and grasslands of Patagonia to the cafes and…
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This week’s column tells about our 2nd and 3rd nights crossing the Andes on horseback in January of 2015. Carol and I found ourselves on this trip because my long-time friend Steve…
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