Categoria: The Americas
Insights, guides, and stories about global mobility, international living, and building a life beyond borders.
Brazil Expat Culture & The Social Code
Moving to Brazil? The visa was the easy part. Here’s the unwritten social code that shapes daily life, from hora…
Mexico’s Security in 2026
Mexico just posted its lowest homicide rate in a decade, but insecurity perception is through the roof after the El…
Milei’s Argentina Is a Different Country Now. Should You Move There?
Argentina under Milei looks nothing like it did two years ago. Inflation is down from 211% to under 20%, the…
Brazil and China Are Now Visa-Free (For Each Other)
Starting May 11, 2026, Chinese citizens can enter Brazil without a visa for up to 30 days. Brazil reciprocates China’s…
Moving to Brazil? The Paperwork Nightmare Nobody Warns You About
The real bureaucratic challenges of moving to Brazil in 2026. From the CPF chicken-and-egg problem to the fiador nightmare to…
H-1B Visa Reform 2026: The Nuclear Option Just Hit Congress
Eight Republican representatives just filed the most aggressive H-1B reform bill in two decades. A three-year visa freeze, $200K salary…
Chile’s New Economic Reforms
Chile’s new president just unveiled 40 economic reforms including a corporate tax cut from 27% to 23%. Here’s what that…
Safest Cities in Brazil for Expats in 2026
Brazil wrapped its safest year in over a decade in 2025. But safety varies wildly by city and state. Here…
The Great Canadian Exodus: Why 120,000 People Left Last Year
Canada just recorded its first population decline in history. 120,000 people left last year, mostly young professionals aged 20-44. Here…
Living in Mexico as an Expat: What Nobody Tells You
Mexico got put on Fodor’s No List and gentrification protests made CNN. But the real expat Mexico, the safe cities,…
