The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

399: War in Iran, Violence in Mexico & Freedom in Panama

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Mar 18, 2026
They recap a high-energy Wealth, Freedom & Passports conference in Panama City and the real-world networking and vendors attendees met. They discuss rising geopolitical tensions from Iran to shifts in U.S. policy affecting the Americas. They debate safety and livability in places like Mexico and reflect on strategies for family-based wealth stewardship and fast-track residency options.
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INSIGHT

Leaving UAE For Resilience Was Prescient

  • Mikkel left the UAE years before current attacks because he foresaw risks from aggression toward Iran and critical supply vulnerabilities like desalinated water and imported food.
  • He cites hundreds of rockets and drones now hitting the UAE, calling the once-peaceful country a war zone and validating his decision to relocate for safety and resilience.
ANECDOTE

Cuban Escape And Firsthand Communist Testimony

  • Mylene Salabarria spoke about escaping communist Cuba after earning a law degree but before her license was processed, giving firsthand testimony about life under communism.
  • She spent roughly her first 27 years in Cuba and provided real-world examples that counter textbook libertarian arguments.
INSIGHT

Right Wing Bloc Emerges In Latin America

  • The Shield of the Americas summit gathered right-leaning Latin American leaders while many leftist leaders stayed away, signaling a regional ideological shift.
  • Mikkel mapped attendees (e.g., Raul Molino, Javier Mille, Santiago Peña) and tied the gathering to influence from Donald Trump-era geopolitics.
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