‘The Expat Files’ for Monday, August 20, 2012

- An email about thoughts on what to do if you are robbed or assaulted and actually end up killing the guy in the process. Though it does sound extreme, it also presents an interesting view of how strikingly different third world and first-world countries view the self-defense claim (and revenge killings).

-Here’s a very enlightening news report of what happened during a very recent armed assault on a chicken bus in Honduras. This story illustrates very well what happens when common Latin working folks have had enough of their useless, brain-dead, lard-ass police force.

-What happens when expats get into traffic accidents or have the bad luck to nail a pedestrian, even if the guy’s blind drunk? Does that good ole “gringo advantage” still work for you then? Find out if being a gringo helps or hurts; after all, you are a “rich” gringo and the guy you hit surely realizes that you have vastly deeper pockets than he does.

-Typical legal advice Latin lawyers give their expat clients “officially”- versus what they tell you “unofficially” over dinner or at parties.

-What happens when a Latin judge puts an embargo on your passport? An embargo means he placed a block on your passport at the Intl airport(s) and you won’t be able to leave the country until the court says you are free to travel. This can happen if you get sued for nonpayment of alimony or child support or are principally involved in an ongoing court case. Here are the details.

- Schedule your personal consultation with Johnny and Robert if you want insider details about living, working, playing, doing business and/or retiring in Latin America or old work Europe. Talk about your situation one on one with the Expat Experts!

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Robert has a wide range of international living and business experience which spans more than 20 years. He has lived in five countries on three continents and his travels have taken him to 37 countries including extended stays in Latin America. His first adventure lasted 2-years as he circled the globe in search of new adventures and business opportunities.

Robert understands the challenges and fears you might be facing when considering moving to a new country. He’s had to figure out ways to make money, integrate into the culture, raise and educate his children, learn new languages and a whole lot more… and he wouldn’t change it for the world.