Political upheaval in France, Trump’s threats against the BRICS nations, and Panama’s historic move to join Mercosur—there’s no shortage of major headlines to unpack in the month since the last edition of Expat News. 

The geopolitical winds have been shifting rapidly - from the collapse of Macron’s fragile political coalition to the sudden fall of Assad’s regime in Syria.

Meanwhile, Panama’s new associate membership in South America’s trade bloc signals exciting opportunities for investors and businesses looking to expand into the region.

This is just a taste of what's ahead as we dive into all the news relevant to the expat world on this week’s Expat News:

https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/330-expat-news

TODAY’S EDITION OF EXPAT NEWS:

• Listen in as I break down the political turmoil in France after Macron’s fragile coalition recently collapsed. 
• Tune in as I react to Trump’s threats against the BRICS countries and the absurd tariffs he has proposed should they proceed with a BRICS currency.
• Find out how Panama’s new associate membership in Mercosur creates opportunities for trade and investment in the region.
• Hear me analyze how the sudden collapse of Bashar Assad in Syria might affect the Turkey-Russia relations within BRICS.
• Learn about a brand new CBI program in a little-known island country - is it worth a look?
• Unpack the legislative battle in Spain over ending their Golden Visa program.
• Hear my thoughts on the impeachment of President Yoon and its implications for South Korea’s political landscape.
• Discover which small African nation is offering up a unique gold-backed lifetime residency program.

LISTEN TO EPISODE

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ARTICLES MENTIONED IN EPISODE:

• The French Government Collapses: Another Wake-Up Call
• Trump Threatens Tariffs Over BRICS Currency
• Impact of Assad’s Fall On Turkey-BRICS Ties

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Speak soon,

Mikkel

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