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Surprising aspects of life in major Brazilian cities (testimonials)

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Living here as a resident versus being a tourist

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Online v/s in-person shopping in Brazil (testimonials)

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Health insurance for 72 year

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CPF Number vs Social Security Number

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Surprising aspects of life in major Argentinian cities (testimonials)

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Traspasso Visa Question

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Potential Work Opportunities

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Brazil new Tax law for 2024 for resident and Citizens

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The New CIN for Naturalized Brazilian Citizens

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Just a thought about new visa policy to enter Brasil

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Would you leave your phone to be analyzed

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Retirement in Colombia

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Understanding punctuation used for monetary figures

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Shipping household goods to Ecuador

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“You pay for the steak, but you don't get the steak!

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Claro activation problems (wrong CEP?)

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Disillusioned american looking to move

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Bringing a TV from USA to Brazil

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Wise users

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New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024

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Is the Clock Ticking?

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New evisa requirements for travel to Brasil

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Buying/Selling Gold and Silver in Colombia (Barranquilla and Medellin)

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How to find a reliable guide when visiting cities in Brazil?

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Shineray scooters

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Opening a bank account in Brazil for an American

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Considering a move

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No Threads?

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New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024

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Medicare Part B - Should I stay or should I go?

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Translator

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How to go about getting admitted by Argentinian universites?

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Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ)

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Car Delivery Services

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Sterling from ATM's

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Receiving Mail or a Courier Package?

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Good or Bad

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Immigration case

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New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024

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Celpe-Bras Requirement for Brazilian Citizenship

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Nomad Visa Processing Time Houston Consulate?

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Prescription drugs in Brazil

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Music types in Brazil and Where to go to Experience

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Project to move to Paraguay

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Requirements to visit Ecuador

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Real estate foreclosure auction stats Sao Paulo state

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Passport Name

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Migratory year

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Blocked access to USA (or other) websites

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1/2 American and 1/2 Brasilian moved to Brazil to stay

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New name.....same game.......

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Oi! Any gringo communities in Vitoria/ES?

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Bogota Cost of living

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Réveillon in Rio

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Traveling solo with kids as an expat in Brazil

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Planned Shows During Réveillon 2025 in Rio

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TR process

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Online v/s in-person shopping in Colombia (testimonials)

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Prescriptions east coast of South America

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Psychiatrist

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Where in Uruguay can we settle for a more rural, quieter life?

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Building Costs in Brazil

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Shipping a container from the UK

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jobs in guyana

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What is life like in Guyana for an expat ?

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Visa application and laywers

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barrel shipping

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guyana

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Do and don't in Guyana

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Cost of living in Guyana

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Job opportunities In Guyana

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Public transportation in Guyana

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