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  • 397: Paraguay’s Inflection Point: 2 Decades Of Insights – Gerold Pankl
    Mar 4 2026
    Some countries are peaking… others are just getting started. In today’s episode, you’ll hear a conversation that I recorded during one of my recent Paraguay Exploration & Investment Tours, where I sat down with Gerold Pankl to talk about what he’s seeing after nearly two decades of living, investing, and building in Paraguay as a foreigner. Gerold first arrived in Paraguay through agricultural investment work almost 20 years ago and never left. Together, Gerold and I dig into why Paraguay has become one of the most strategic Plan-B jurisdictions in the world, how the new infrastructure (bridges, highways, logistics routes, airports, and potential railway) is reshaping opportunity corridors and how people just like you are securing massive upside here by getting in on the growth early. IN TODAY’S EPISODE:
    • We get Gerold’s 20-year perspective on how Paraguay has matured into what it is today
    • Hear an expert perspective on why Paraguay’s fundamentals are unusually strong for a “developing” country
    • We break down the investment logic behind his current region of focus inside Paraguay, Nueva Asunción
    • Learn why Paraguay appeals to expats: straightforward residency, low taxes, and minimal carrying costs that make investing easier

    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.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away. RELATED EPISODES 360: Paraguay: Economic Backbones Of A Rising Nation 355: Santiago Peña’s Paraguay: Latin America’s New Freedom Frontier 343: Austrian Investor Bets Big on Paraguay—And Wins – Markus Amann
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    45 min
  • 396: Paraguay: Where Capital is Clustering & Fortunes Are Being Made – Part 2
    Feb 26 2026
    In today's episode, we pick up where we left off with my friend and business partner, Fernando de Cevallos, for a live Q&A session about the transformation happening inside Paraguay’s most important region. This discussion followed the special live presentation we hosted for hundreds of members of the Expat Money Community. We cover everything from expected net returns and capital appreciation expectations to the development timeline… and, of course, we discuss the ownership benefits that extend beyond the financial side of things. Enjoy today's episode! IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    • Why the “Madrid” comparison matters: it’s not about bragging rights, it’s about the finishing that pulls high-quality tenants and strengthens demand
    • The two exit paths almost every investor ignores (and why the wrong one can trap your capital longer than you planned)
    • How this region of Paraguay fits into a larger economic story, why it’s a magnet for jobs, services, and growing businesses
    • The difference between just buying “a unit” and buying into a micro-market, and why a micro-market is where the REAL money is made…
    • How the benefits thatdon’tshow up on a spreadsheet are the ones that actually drive the long-term value we all seek

    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.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away. RELATED EPISODES 395: The Rise Of Paraguay's Fastest-Growing Investment Corridor - Part 1 360: Paraguay: Economic Backbones Of A Rising Nation 355: Santiago Peña’s Paraguay: Latin America’s New Freedom Frontier
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    57 min
  • 395: Paraguay: Where Capital Is Clustering & Fortunes Are Being Made – Part 1
    Feb 25 2026
    In today’s episode, I’m joined by Fernando de Cevallos, my friend and business partner, and one of the key people behind a decade-plus development surge in one of the country’s most strategic regions. He’s been in the middle of the transformation while everyone else was busy “discovering” it after the fact… and now he’s rolling out a project in Paraguay that doesn’t look anything like what’d you’d expect in the “developing world”. If you didn’t know where it was, you’d swear you were looking at something built for downtown Madrid, not Paraguay. We dig into the economic thesis: why this location, why this timing, and why this model… and we unpack the parallels between overlooked markets that got written off… right up until they turned into serious wealth engines and global-tier cities. IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    • The unsexy fundamentals behind Paraguay’s growth (the kind that actually holds), and what that means if you’re building a Plan-B for your family and looking for asymmetric upside as an investor.
    • Why the capital isn’t being put “everywhere” it’s being funnelled into one tiny cluster, and how to spot the exact zones where new roads, utilities, and services force prices and rents upwards.
    • The demand engine most people miss: trade tailwinds + sustained population growth, bringing in a steady stream of buyers, renters, and businesses that keep this corner of the market liquid.
    • How the smart money is positioning before the headlines, what they’re buying, how they structure deals, and how you can get in without needing a million dollars in spare cash to do so.
    • If you want a clear, boots-on-the-ground playbook for where Paraguay is actually moving, and how to position your family and capital BEFORE the crowds show up, then this conversation gives you the map, the logic, and the real world-signals to follow.

    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.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away. RELATED EPISODES 360: Paraguay: Economic Backbones Of A Rising Nation 355: Santiago Peña’s Paraguay: Latin America’s New Freedom Frontier 343:...
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    1 h et 21 min
  • 394: Panama City’s Crypto-Friendly Mayor: The Mayer Mizrachi Story
    Feb 18 2026
    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.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away. 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
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    12 min
  • 393: Panama: Why Timing Matters More Than Ever for Residency
    Feb 11 2026
    Many people falsely assume residency programs will be there when they’re “ready.” In reality, these programs are always evolving: investment thresholds rise, processes become more complicated, and what was once straightforward becomes harder and more expensive to achieve the same outcome. In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I break down why Panama is seeing a surge of serious interest right now, what we learned from our recent Fly’n Buy tours, and exactly how the Qualified Investor Visa works through real estate investment. We also explain why acting sooner matters…before a major price rise right around the corner. IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    • Listen in as we break down why Panama has become such an attractive destination for freedom-minded expats and investors
    • Tune in to hear why Panama’s regulatory environment is quietly creating advantages in areas like private medicine and longevity services
    • Find out why real estate investment represents the cleanest, simplest path to Panama residency for those ready to act now
    • Learn how the Qualified Investor Visa works in practice and why the investment minimum is set tonearly doublelater this year

    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.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Come see Panama for yourself and join us from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Prices go up after February 15th, and space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away. RELATED EPISODES 387: The Leaders Shaping Latin America’s Shift Toward Freedom 384: President José Raúl Mulino: Panama’s Adult in the Room 377: Building an International Plan-B While Still Living in the U.S.

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    Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference

    No Plan-B Without the Language

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    31 min
  • 392: Cuba: Inside the The Communist Kabuki Theatre – Mailyn Salabarria
    Feb 4 2026
    After the fall of Maduro in Venezuela, the next question on the mind of many is, “Is Cuba next?” In today’s episode, I’m joined by Mailyn Salabarria, a Cuban refugee who left the island as an adult to rebuild her life in the United States. Mailyn and I discuss what the upheaval in Venezuela could mean for Cuba, how the regime maintains power, and what it would take to rebuild a post-Communist Cuba. Enjoy! IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    • Listen in as Mailyn shares her personal story of what life was really like growing up in Communist Cuba
    • Tune in to hear Mailyn’s take on what the recent U.S. action in Venezuela could mean for Cuba, and why the communist regime in Havana continues to be a central influence on the region.
    • Find out how Cuba exports regime propaganda around the world, and how it functions as a “Kabuki theatre” for international audiences
    • Hear Mailyn’s view on how a post-Communist Cuba would have to go about “relearning” freedom

    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.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Space is very limited, and prices will be rising on February 15th. Reserve your tickets right away. RELATED EPISODES 391: Davos: What Trump And Carney’s Speeches Really Mean 388: Trump Arrests Maduro: What Does It Mean For Latin America? 387: The Leaders Shaping Latin America’s Shift Toward Freedom

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    Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference

    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, from home, by immersing you in real stories—not grammar drills. Spanish, Portuguese, French, and...

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    1 h et 8 min
  • 391: Davos: What Trump And Carney’s Speeches Really Mean
    Jan 28 2026
    The annual gathering of global elites at the World Economic Forum in Davos is usually an easy skip. It typically features a parade of bureaucrats and technocrats, both elected and unelected, proudly touting their plans for “managing the world.” But this year, there were a couple of particularly interesting speeches from two world leaders who stand in stark opposition to one another. In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I break down the Davos speeches from U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and why Carney’s in particular was quite surprising to hear. IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    • Listen in as Marc and I break down Mark Carney’s admission that the so-called “rules-based order” has always been a mirage
    • Tune in to hear how Canada’s PM stood on a global stage in Davos and echoed ideas we’ve been hammering for years: self-sufficiency, independence, and the end of blind trust in global systems
    • Marc and I look at Trump’s speech and how his chaos-driven, “Art of the Deal” seemingly achieved his desired result regarding Greenland
    • Learn what the “Donroe Doctrine” and Trump’s push to reindustrialize the U.S. mean for the future of Latin America

    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.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Prices go up after February 15th, and space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away. RELATED EPISODES 390: Trump’s Greenland Push And A Shifting World Order 388: Trump Arrests Maduro: What Does It Mean For Latin America? 382: Doug Casey’s Crystal Ball for 2026: The One Conversation You Can’t Afford to Miss

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    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...

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    31 min
  • 390: Trump’s Greenland Push And A Shifting World Order
    Jan 21 2026
    Trump has once again brought the subject of the U.S. acquiring Greenland to the forefront and is being louder than ever about its necessity. What once seemed like a joke of a headline is now being seriously entertained as a potential political reality. In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I break down Trump’s push to acquire Greenland, what it signals about Europe's direction, and how it fits into a broader repositioning of the geopolitical order. We also touch on a few other stories in the ever–changing landscape of global mobility, including St. Kitts tightening its CBI, new U.S. visa bond requirements, and more. IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    • Listen in as Marc and I discuss Trump’s Greenland play and what was once a wild headline may become an inevitability
    • Tune in to hear why we believe Europe is becoming increasingly irrelevant and what that means going forward
    • Find out what changed with St. Kitts CBI, in another strong reminder toact swiftly and urgentlybefore programs change their requirements.
    • Learn how the U.S.'s new visa bond requirements are another signal of a rapidly changing world order

    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.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away. RELATED EPISODES 388: Trump Arrests Maduro: What Does It Mean For Latin America? 384: President José Raúl Mulino: Panama’s Adult in the Room 382: Doug Casey’s Crystal Ball for 2026: The One Conversation You Can’t Afford to Miss

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    Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch It

    Fiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the...

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    25 min