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Venezuela Insider

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Podcast about Venezuela catered towards Digital Nomads, Expats, Travelers, Entrepreneurs, Internationals and such.

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Why Latinos are so obsessed with status?

Venezuela Insider May 09, 2024

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Why Latinos are so obsessed with status?

Why Latinos are so obsessed with status?

Something that western citizens notice about their Latino counterparts is their society is centered about status. Today we explain why.
May 09, 202413:34
Venezuelans love internationals and hate each other

Venezuelans love internationals and hate each other

Venezuelans are very good at treating people from abroad but not quite as well treating their fellow Venezuelans and today we explain why.
May 08, 202415:25
Latin/Western migration paradigm is changing

Latin/Western migration paradigm is changing

We have the cliche of "poor" migrants going to "rich" countries, but this paradigm is changing in front of our eyes and today we discuss why.
May 07, 202414:29
Worldwide importance of Venezuela

Worldwide importance of Venezuela

Most of the news that comes from Venezuela is usually bad news, however there is a lot more about this country and why it is important for worldwide economics and geopolitics.
May 06, 202411:39
Being "sponsored" the path of least resistance

Being "sponsored" the path of least resistance

Today we discuss the reasons why many young female venezuelans are choosing to be sponsored by men in order to achieve a certain lifestyle.
May 05, 202415:24
Spain destroys marriages amongst Latinos? (Video reaction)

Spain destroys marriages amongst Latinos? (Video reaction)

Today we react to a notorious YouTuber in Spain regarding the difficult situation for traditional couples in Spain.
May 04, 202415:54
Why is the English level in Venezuela so bad?

Why is the English level in Venezuela so bad?

One of the nuances about Venezuela is finding human capital with good English proficiency level, today we explain why.
May 03, 202413:31
Sanctions reimposed again on Venezuela? But not as it looks like

Sanctions reimposed again on Venezuela? But not as it looks like

A few weeks ago the United States announced that they will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela's government and strategic industries due to "political misbehavior", however when you read the fine print it is not as it seems.
May 02, 202413:26
The myth of remittances in Venezuela

The myth of remittances in Venezuela

One of the theories about the venezuelan recovery is remittances, however the real role of remittances is not as it seems.
May 01, 202407:35
Why are you NOT going to get a McMansion in Venezuela?

Why are you NOT going to get a McMansion in Venezuela?

For many potential investors in Venezuela, their perspective is clouded by outdated information and misguided perception, the venezuelan market is not as most internationals think.
Apr 30, 202407:48
Venezuela is not sending their best people: whose fault is that?

Venezuela is not sending their best people: whose fault is that?

There's a recent turmoil regarding migration to the US, especially from venezuelans. Who's responsible for that?
Apr 29, 202424:28
How to recognize a "sponsored" venezuelan female

How to recognize a "sponsored" venezuelan female

The Overton window has been open regarding the discussion about sponsored females in Venezuela, today we discuss how to spot them.
Apr 28, 202417:07
Real Estate guru's advice does not work in Venezuela

Real Estate guru's advice does not work in Venezuela

We all have heard of the gurus of Real Estate like Robert Kiyosaki, Grant Cardone, Dave Ramsey among others, however their advice doesn't work in Venezuela.
Apr 27, 202415:43
Invest in Venezuela at dirt cheap prices? (Nomad Capitalist reaction)

Invest in Venezuela at dirt cheap prices? (Nomad Capitalist reaction)

The renowned offshore firm Nomad Capitalist recently made a piece of content regarding Venezuela, how accurate is this information?
Apr 26, 202418:53
The danger of being average in Venezuela

The danger of being average in Venezuela

Venezuela is all over the news, most of the time for the wrong reasons, however how is the situation for the average venezuelan?
Apr 25, 202414:38
Your political bias will make you fail

Your political bias will make you fail

Regardless of your political bias you have to be pragmatic in life overall and today we discuss why.
Apr 24, 202415:10
Why is John Stossel mistaken about Venezuela?

Why is John Stossel mistaken about Venezuela?

The renowned journalist John Stossel made a video about Venezuela several years ago and recently published on social media about his take on Venezuela, however why he doesn't have the full picture.
Apr 23, 202420:30
US-Venezuela politics: not as it seems?

US-Venezuela politics: not as it seems?

We all know that the diplomatic relationships between Venezuela and the United States are tense to say the least, however the reality might be a little bit different.
Apr 22, 202413:02
Dating venezuelans abroad: a double edge sword

Dating venezuelans abroad: a double edge sword

Since the large diaspora of venezuelans, female nationals look attractive to the local man, however it can come with a trade off.
Apr 21, 202417:20
Venezuelans ruined New York City?

Venezuelans ruined New York City?

There has been some unease in US media regarding migrants, especially from Venezuela, how true is it? According to famous YouTuber Diego Saul Reyna.
Apr 20, 202425:29
Venezuela is NOT Cuba

Venezuela is NOT Cuba

There are ties between Venezuela and Cuba however both nations have different situations.
Apr 19, 202417:41
Frustrated Venezuelan migrants

Frustrated Venezuelan migrants

There are around 7 million Venezuelan migrants all over the world, with different situations. Today we review the paradigm of the venezuelan diaspora.
Apr 18, 202424:30
Commercial Real Estate in Venezuela

Commercial Real Estate in Venezuela

Real Estate is one of our du jour topics of discussion in this platform but today we discuss a little bit deeper Commercial Real Estate in Venezuela.
Apr 17, 202409:56
US unlikely to reimpose sanctions on Venezuela

US unlikely to reimpose sanctions on Venezuela

According to renowned publications like the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post, the Biden administration will not reimpose sanctions on Venezuela's oil industry and today we discuss why.
Apr 16, 202414:59
Trickle down economics in Venezuela

Trickle down economics in Venezuela

A controversial macroeconomic strategy that has a lot of detractors, however it works differently in Venezuela.
Apr 15, 202410:50
Is Hypergamy that bad in Venezuela?

Is Hypergamy that bad in Venezuela?

Recently there's a polemic discussion regarding age gaps and wealth gaps amongst couples in Venezuela. The main reason: Economics.
Apr 14, 202413:07
Why I don't (usually) mingle with wealthy Venezuelans?

Why I don't (usually) mingle with wealthy Venezuelans?

Wealthy people are wealthy because they are able to be compensated for the value they provide, however in Venezuela is not quite the case and today we discuss why.
Apr 13, 202411:23
Why is Elon Musk mistaken about Venezuela?

Why is Elon Musk mistaken about Venezuela?

The serial entrepreneur and one of the wealthiest men in the world Elon Musk just posted about the situation in Venezuela, however why doesn't he have the full story?
Apr 12, 202433:16
Venezuela is not for wannabe entrepreneurs

Venezuela is not for wannabe entrepreneurs

We see a lot of "fake it till you make it" in social media, however this strategy doesn't work in Venezuela.
Apr 11, 202409:47
A Digital Nomad implosion in Venezuela?

A Digital Nomad implosion in Venezuela?

We are seeing the pushback of the Digital Nomad movement in Latin America, in cities like Medellin, Mexico City and other Latin hotspots, however why this won't happen in Venezuela?
Apr 10, 202414:00
Buy when there is blood in the streets?

Buy when there is blood in the streets?

We all have heard the phrase "buy when there is blood in the streets" however should you take it to heart?
Apr 09, 202416:59
Credit addiction for internationals in Venezuela

Credit addiction for internationals in Venezuela

Many western internationals have the habit of doing purchases and investments using leverage, however this strategy doesn't work in Venezuela.
Apr 08, 202409:27
Time in the market is the best dating strategy?

Time in the market is the best dating strategy?

Today we explain why you need time in order to be successful dating in Venezuela.
Apr 07, 202410:13
Venezuela: cheap for the rich and expensive for the poor

Venezuela: cheap for the rich and expensive for the poor

Venezuela is not a dirt cheap country unlike what most people think abroad, however there are some opportunities and today we elaborate on why.
Apr 06, 202417:11
Why venezuelan realtors don't like "gringos"?

Why venezuelan realtors don't like "gringos"?

Unlike many parts in Latin America where marketing to western citizens is a plus, venezuelan realtors don't do the same. Today we explain why.
Apr 05, 202413:36
Venezuelan bias towards BRICS nationals?

Venezuelan bias towards BRICS nationals?

Venezuela has great diplomatic relations with BRICS nations and is poised to join in the near future, however there's a bias about it?
Apr 04, 202424:15
E-commerce in jeopardy already in Venezuela?

E-commerce in jeopardy already in Venezuela?

The E-commerce sector had a significant growth in the past few years, however is it viable in years to come?
Apr 03, 202408:27
Everyone has a bias towards Venezuela, be careful

Everyone has a bias towards Venezuela, be careful

The western media, social media and even many venezuelans have wrong information or outdated information regarding Venezuela, mixed with personal biases that create a stream of misinformation and misleading statements that distorted the true situation in Venezuela regarding economics, travel, society and future opportunities.
Apr 02, 202411:10
The Biggest business opportunity in Venezuela for 2024

The Biggest business opportunity in Venezuela for 2024

There are particular consumer behavior dynamics developing in Venezuela since the past few years with a growing trend, today we discuss how that phenomenon creates business opportunities in Venezuela.
Apr 01, 202414:26
The 50/30/20 rule in Venezuela dating

The 50/30/20 rule in Venezuela dating

Today we review the social dynamics in Venezuela and how it works regarding networking and dating.
Mar 31, 202414:01
Venezuela is NOT for minimalists

Venezuela is NOT for minimalists

Today we explain why Venezuela is not for those looking for a minimalist lifestyle.
Mar 30, 202416:43
ENCOVI 2023 survey: Inequality is dropping in Venezuela? (Part 3)

ENCOVI 2023 survey: Inequality is dropping in Venezuela? (Part 3)

Today we review data regarding income and wealth inequality in Venezuela by the ENCOVI 2023 survey.
Mar 29, 202419:43
ENCOVI 2023 survey: Economics (Part 2)

ENCOVI 2023 survey: Economics (Part 2)

Today we review the economic data gathered by the important ENCOVI survey done once a year in Venezuela.
Mar 28, 202420:39
ENCOVI 2023 survey: Living conditions of venezuelans (Part 1)

ENCOVI 2023 survey: Living conditions of venezuelans (Part 1)

Today we review the data regarding living conditions of average venezuelans by the ENCOVI 2023 survey, one of the most accurate statistical analysis of the country.
Mar 27, 202422:04
Is Bow tied Globe accurate about Venezuela? 🇻🇪

Is Bow tied Globe accurate about Venezuela? 🇻🇪

Twitter offshore specialist Bow tied globe visited Venezuela recently and gave his own take regarding travel, infrastructure, economics and other nuances about the country, however is that information accurate?
Mar 25, 202424:37
The "3 F's rule" in Venezuela

The "3 F's rule" in Venezuela

You know the saying "if it flies, floats and fs, you don't buy, you rent", how does it apply in Venezuela?
Mar 23, 202413:10
Venezuela: Days of future past?

Venezuela: Days of future past?

Venezuela can represent the past, the present and the future of your own home country, today we discuss.
Mar 22, 202412:20
A Pied-a-terre in Venezuela

A Pied-a-terre in Venezuela

Today we discuss the nuances about having your own Pied-a-terre in Venezuela.
Mar 21, 202412:29
Why you can't just ChatGPT your way in Venezuela?

Why you can't just ChatGPT your way in Venezuela?

Artificial Intelligence is changing our world, however today we discuss why it is a wrong strategy in Venezuela.
Mar 20, 202407:33
The intangible value of Venezuela

The intangible value of Venezuela

Venezuela had made it to the news consistently in the past decade, however there's more to it than just outdated information from the western media.
Mar 19, 202413:24