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Stories, videos, links and articles about living free and sustainably in Latin America, shared by the Veritas Villages team.

Articles

Why People Are Leaving France and Dubai

April 12, 2026 · Spencer Hiebert

More people are questioning whether high taxes, rising costs, and increasing control are worth it. From France to Dubai, a shift is happening as individuals and families look for better options.

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Freedom and Values

The Future of Real Estate for Expats and Hopefully Locals Too

December 5, 2025 · Spencer Hiebert

Our journey to creating Veritas Villages began on an island in Belize, watching the world change and realizing it was time to create communities built on freedom and sustainability. This post explains why real estate for expats is not longer just about buying a house, but about finding stability, shared values, and a better quality of life.

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Lifestyle & Culture Shift

New York… What Happened to You?

November 10, 2025 · Spencer Hiebert

A quiet shift is happening as more New Yorkers consider leaving a city that once felt limitless. With rising concerns about cost, safety, and cultural change, many are seeking a life rooted in freedom, connection, and community — something being rebuilt in places like Veritas Villages.

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A Wake-Up Call for Our Times

September 17, 2025 · Spencer Hiebert

Andrea Martinez, September 17, 2025 The world feels upside down. Charlie Kirk, a devoted husband, a father of two little children, a Christian, and a patriot was killed in the most cowardly way - simply because he dared to speak openly about what he believed and had the courage to engage with tho

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Why More People Are Choosing to Live Outside the System

June 12, 2025 · Spencer Hiebert

Andrea Martinez, June 12, 2025 It’s no secret that something feels off in today’s world. People are exhausted from living paycheck to paycheck in increasingly expensive places, where it often seems there’s no way out. In many cases, they can’t even make basic choices about how to live their lives

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The World’s Cultural Collapse: What is Happening in the First World?

May 5, 2025 · Spencer Hiebert

Andrea Martinez, May 5, 2025 The world is changing, and not for the better. Across Europe, Australia, and North America, once-safe, familiar places are becoming chaotic and unrecognizable. Many people no longer feel at home in their own countries. So they’re asking: should we stay and fight for wha

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My Impressions of Nicaragua: From Fear to Falling in Love

April 23, 2025 · Spencer Hiebert

Sara Martinez, April 23, 2025 Before traveling to Nicaragua, my perception of the country was everything I had heard in the news: violence, poverty, insecurity. Like many people, I had certain fears and uncertainties about what it would really be like to be there. However, my experience was comp

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Daniel Noboa’s Victory Signals a New Era for Latin America

April 15, 2025 · Spencer Hiebert

Andrea Martinez, April 15, 2025 This past Sunday, April 13th, something big happened in Ecuador. In a country long plagued by political instability and rising crime, voters overwhelmingly chose Daniel Noboa, a young, reform-minded leader with a vision of law, order, and national renewal. His

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Our Mission: Building Communities Rooted in Freedom and Family Values

April 2, 2025 · Spencer Hiebert

Andrea Martinez, April 2, 2025 When we started this company, I initially saw it as my husband’s dream, something I was there to support because it would shape our future as a family. But over time, I realized it was much bigger than that. This company is not just about helping people relocate; i

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A Day in the Life at one of Our Veritas Villages

March 26, 2025 · Spencer Hiebert

Andrea Martinez, March 26, 2025 Spending a day at one of the Veritas Villages is a unique experience. It’s more than just a development project, it’s our home and part of a global vision for self-sufficient, freedom-oriented communities. Veritas Villages are being established in multiple countr

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