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…
392: Cuba: Inside the The Communist Kabuki Theatre – Mailyn Salabarria
391: Davos: What Trump And Carney’s Speeches Really Mean
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…
390: Trump’s Greenland Push And A Shifting World Order
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…
388: Trump Arrests Maduro: What Does It Mean For Latin America?
For decades, Venezuela has been ravaged by socialism and the rule of strongmen like Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro. It is a country that has watched its most capable citizens flee for more than a decade. But after the shocking capture and arrest of Nicolás Maduro, as you can imagine, I’ve been getting questions left…