Mexico Insight

In April last year, Mexico’s law makers passed a decree requiring all users of pre-paid cell phones in Mexico to register their phones by April 10, 2010—or face being cut-off from the network. On March 12 this year, all of Mexico’s cell phone operators wrote to the Secretary of Transport and Communications, asking for an [...]

Sir Elton John, the British singer, songwriter and composer whose music masterpieces have charted, chronicled, and on some occassions defined pop culture for over four decades now, is performing a live concert at the Chichen Itza archaeological park in Mexico this coming Saturday, April 3. Since the archaeological site was named one of the ‘New [...]

Europe moved its clocks forward by one hour this weekend. Two weeks ago, on March 14, participating states in the USA moved clocks forward by one hour. On the same date, northern border regions in Mexico also moved their clocks forward by one hour, with exception of the state of Sonora, that does not observe [...]

We are now offering a new series of local tours and activities in and around the colonial cities of Aguascalientes and Cuernavaca. Aguascalientes is one of Mexico’s smallest states, situated near the center of the country’s colonial heartland.  Its capital city shares the same name as the state and, although it has not been as well-frequented by foreign visitors [...]

By Ronald Buchanan Guest Writer on Mexico Insight Amid all the sensational headlines about the violence of Mexico’s drug war, it is useful to keep a sense of perspective. Which is why I found it interesting to read the 2010 country handbook on Mexico by the US investment bank JP Morgan. Thousands have died in [...]

In recent years, Spanish language schools based in Mexico have been plying a brisk trade.  Their natural customer base is drawn from foreign visitors and resident expats who want to immerse themselves in Spanish classes to learn the language quickly from scratch, improve their existing language skills, and share the experience working and learning within a group of [...]

Drug-related violence in Mexico has been making news headlines again this month.  The wonton slaying of US consulate staff in Ciudad Juarez, which followed hot on the heels of the murder there of sixteen teenagers in late January has further blighted a city considered hopelessly mired by the influence of drug cartels who control the [...]

The latest survey published by Fortune has named Carlos Slim, Mexico’s foremost business mogul, as the world’s richest man, ‘dethroning’ Bill Gates.  Carlos Slim’s fortune is now valued at some $53.5 billion, whereas Bill Gates is left with a mere $53 billion. Depending upon who you speak with here in Mexico, Carlos Slim is cast [...]

If you’re not planning to rent a car, or won’t be met by friends or family when you arrive at one of Mexico’s principal airports, you usually have three options for ground transportation to get to your hotel or other accommodation: airport shuttle, airport taxi, or local bus. Airport Shuttles – Most of the country’s [...]

Mexico’s National Immigration Institute (INM) has announced a range of amendments to its immigration and internment procedures to be implemented starting May 1, 2010.   Although the amendments do not significantly alter the core rules and regulations which underpin current immigration law, the changes will make the paperwork and procedures less complicated for foreigners wishing to [...]