Posts by Mikkel Thorup
399: War in Iran, Violence in Mexico & Freedom in Panama
From the war in Iran to rumblings of the U.S. “taking” Cuba, it’s been an eventful few weeks in the geopolitical world, to say the least. With the world feeling more chaotic than ever, a group of freedom-seekers came together for our second annual Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference here in Panama City. In today’s…
398: Ecuador: Can One Man Lead A Nation Into A New Era?
For a time, Ecuador was one of South America’s most attractive expat destinations; low cost of living, a great climate, a dollarized economy and straightforward residency pathways. ….then crime exploded, and Ecuador stopped feeling like a country with expat upside… Until Daniel Noboa stepped in. In today’s episode, I break down one of the most…
397: Paraguay’s Inflection Point: 2 Decades Of Insights – Gerold Pankl
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…
396: Paraguay: Where Capital is Clustering & Fortunes Are Being Made – Part 2
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…
395: Paraguay: Where Capital Is Clustering & Fortunes Are Being Made – Part 1
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…
394: Panama City’s Crypto-Friendly Mayor: The Mayer Mizrachi Story
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,…