Mikkel Thorup

#940 Aug 13, 2025

The Bukele Effect: Inside El Salvador’s Radical Transformation

El Salvador used to be one of the most dangerous countries in the world. It was ruled by ruthless gangs, riddled with…

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#939 Aug 11, 2025

Teaching Geography Lessons at Immigration

Now that I’m back, I’ve got a quick, funny story to share with you from last week’s trip to Brazil. At the start of…

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#938 Aug 8, 2025

This is Why I Don’t Do Anything in Chile

Sadly, communist ideas are not limited to blue-haired cashiers (or potential NYC mayors, for that matter…). In Chile,…

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#937 Aug 6, 2025

So my kid crashed a client call...and then it got hilarious

You may recall that viral BBC clip from a while back where this political science professor’s two young children waltz…

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#936 Aug 6, 2025

Why Canada Was Designed To Fail

I’ve never claimed to be an expert on Canada’s political history. I left the country as a teenager and focused my energy…

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#935 Aug 4, 2025

Should You Pack Your Bags For Argentina?

Over the weekend, I got an influx of emails in response to our coverage of Argentina’s newly announced…

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#934 Aug 1, 2025

Breaking: Argentina’s New Citizenship Program Is A Game-Changer

Holy cow, they are actually doing it. Argentina has just announced a game-changing, golden opportunity for expats in the…

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#933 Jul 31, 2025

Expat News: Panama’s Bitcoin Push, Portugal’s Passport Delays

Bitcoin tax payments in Panama, Portugal's passport delays and the EU's insane tax proposal—those are just a few of…

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