I know some expats who experienced robberies here in Chapala and Ajijic and a couple of them died. I think it happens more in Ajijic than in Chapala because there are more expats in Ajijic. I heard about one guy that was killed, as well as a couple in their house. It happened a couple of years ago. I haven’t heard of anything like that happening in Chapala. 
The United States has a highly stringent policy when it comes to the taxation of its citizens and permanent residents (i.e., those with a green card). The US government taxes all of its citizens based on worldwide income, which means it does not matter where the money is earned. 
If you move your residency to Portugal, under Portuguese law you are liable to pay taxes in Portugal. Portugal has signed treaties to prevent double taxation with 71 countries (including most European Countries, United States and Canada) that assure its citizens and residents the protection against being taxed in more than one country.
At a resort with a pool the price for one week (7 nights) all inclusive, including the tours, is about $1,800US to $2,500 US per person. 
There is no diving, SCUBA or snorkeling in and around El Valle. If you want to go SCUBA diving, you can contact somebody in Panama City like Scuba Panama or Dives Haven. They will set you up with the best tours.Is an Expat Living Abroad a True American?
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Are you still entitled to consider yourself an American if you choose to live abroad? As Vice President of Business Development for Best Places in the World to Retire, I have been told by many people living abroad that they have been told (let’s say, by their sister-in-law, Betty) that, because of their decision to live abroad, they were no longer “American”. A month and a half ago, my wife and I crossed over the US – Mexico border into Mexico and...
