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The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

Written by: Mikkel Thorup
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 In this show, we discuss passports, Plan-B residencies, geopolitics, offshore gold vaults, foreign real estate, wealth protection, international banking, alternative assets, and other topics from the internationalization and expat space that you won't find anywhere else! SUBSCRIBE TODAY IN YOUR PODCAST APP. 💻 Visit our Website: https://ExpatMoney.comCopyright 2025 Expat Money® Economics Personal Finance Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • 394: Panama City’s Crypto-Friendly Mayor: The Mayer Mizrachi Story

    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 mins
  • 393: Panama: Why Timing Matters More Than Ever for Residency

    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.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference

    No Plan-B Without the Language

    If you’re planning to
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    31 mins
  • 392: Cuba: Inside the The Communist Kabuki Theatre – Mailyn Salabarria

    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

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference

    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 Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast,...
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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