414: Colombia Set To Dump Socialism, Peru’s Tight Race

414: Colombia Set To Dump Socialism, Peru’s Tight Race

From The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup by Mikkel Thorup

June 17, 2026 · 1h 5m · Episode 414

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The episode discusses Colombia's potential rejection of socialism and the tight election in Peru, highlighting key political developments in Latin America.

While Colombia appears poised to reject socialism at the ballot box, Peru finds itself locked in one of the tightest and most contentious elections in recent memory. Latin America has been providing no shortage of interesting stories lately, and this week we're diving all the way in. In today's episode, Marc and I break down the major political developments unfolding across the region and why you need to be paying attention. Enjoy!   IN TODAY’S EPISODE Hear how my recent healthcare experience in Panama highlights one of the most overlooked advantages of living in Latin America (and it's not just the cost!) Listen in as Marc and I discuss Colombia's election and why the country appears poised for a dramatic political shift Learn why Paraguay's improving risk rating confirms what I've been saying for years about this country Tune in as we examine Peru's razor-thin election and how it ties into the region's greater trends   KEEP UP-TO-DATE ON THE EXPAT WORLD 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…

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