[Kaizen]

I'm doing the same thing, although with no family.

In August I'm heading down to Uruguay and getting permanent residency. The paperwork required hasn't been bad so far. I only needed to sign a few documents and get my birth certificate legalized. I've got a lawyer assisting me and helping handle my appointments (including a medical checkup) once I arrive. The law firm's website is www.fs.com.uy/sitio/en/

One thing to watch out for is that Uruguay may start taxing income (domestic and foreign) for residents who are there longer than 183 days of the year. That's why I'm also going to get residency in Paraguay (no income taxes and not much more difficult to acquire permanent residency).