Sex, Drugs, Crime and Politics in Ecuador
Channel: Don Shader - Grumpy Old Gringo
Date: 2023-06-26

This is part 1 & 2 of a discussion on Sex, Drugs, Crime, and Politics in the great South American country of Ecuador.
I have a discussion with our friend and co-creator, GM Ace.
We're having a casual conversation and sharing our thoughts on these critical issues we're all faced with when migrating to Ecuador for retirement.

You can find GM Ace at the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/@GMAceM/about

Please visit his channel, watch his videos and support his efforts by subscribing to his channel and watching his videos.

Questions Index -
02:51 - Do we have anything to worry about?
05:32 - Is it okay to hang out with other expats drug users?
10:18 - Has the Ecuadorian Government stepped up law enforcement enough?
11:54 - On the topic of sex - sex tourism and prostitution
14:32 - If an expat in Manta wants a "date", where do they go?
14:54 - So how much does it cost for this "date"?
15:45 - What about politics? The transition?
16:26 - Part 2
16:33 - Is it safe for an expat to talk about Correa?
17:43 - Who would locals like to see as the next president?
19:57 - The next president
20:24 - Why would Correa want any of his influenced associates to elected for the interim presidency?
22:59 - Do expats have anything to worry about in regards to the next election?
24:54 - True/False questions
26:51 - What are the hot button political issues in Ecuador today?
27:37 - Is Ecuador doing enough with regards to crime?
31:50 - YouTubers charging for information on Ecuador
32:53 - Do you charge for information?
36:18 - Evicted American Expat


Me:
I can no longer share personal information because of Internet trolls.

Links to know:
 
My Channel Video Index 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-f4Wv3uBMulCX9OK6oNqS5a9wrS84cbUBYXzoq24JNA/edit?usp=sharing

My Google Docs document of useful information
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ArNRtsdqfleE1-l9r1yKrh-XyzksSIwj0MMyb09L0ro/edit?usp=sharing 

Document Links
My Checklist for migration  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UGirfkTQp91dDyX51vsUV3ggcjoEEpXLUkBOwD6UnUg/edit?usp=sharing


Remember this folks.
A country might look good on paper, or on a YouTube video, but what about the “Chemistry” between you, the individual and the country and culture as a whole?
This is something we can’t know in advance. We can only make our move, dive in and test the waters…….and see how it goes.



If you can't walk on water, freeze it

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The views expressed in this video are in no way intended to be taken as advice on retirement, migrating to Ecuador, investing, buying insurance, or getting your immigration documentation.
I am not responsible for any decision you make after watching my videos.
I don't give advice and I don't recommend anything unless it is based on my own personal, verifiable experience.

I want to be sure that the information I provide is accurate information and I don't want people to make a poor choice based on anything I say.
If one person comes here based on my influence and doesn't like it at all, then has to return to start all over again, I have failed.