Mexico Newsletter —
May 2025
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Mexico Phasing Out Use of Paper Visitor Permits (FMM)
Mexico’s immigration service has begun to phase out use of paper versions of the FMM—the multi-purpose visitor permits and arrival form
Residency Assist: First Time Residency Applications
When you plan to apply for legal residency in Mexico, this assistance service facilitates your first-time application through every stage of the process
What to Look for When Buying Mexico Auto Insurance Coverage
Choosing your auto insurance broker and underwriter with care will ensure you're properly insured and avoid unexpected surprises if you need to make a claim
La Quincena: The Cash Behind the Friday Rush
Workers' wages are paid every fifteen days in Mexico, and pay days are known as "Quincenas" which make for busy weekends, especially in the capital
Spanish and the Art of Managing Disappointment
Exploring a tidy arrangement of words in Spanish usage that most usually leads to the listener’s disappointment
Cultural Insight: Woe is the Malinchista
The expression 'malinchista' harks back five centuries to the native woman Malinche, who served as interpreter for Hernán Cortés
Coffee as Entertainment; Gourmet, of Course
Coffee-drinking is popular in Mexico with quality home-grown and imported coffees readily available at coffee shops, restaurants, and local supermarkets
How to Determine if Mexico is Right for Your Retirement
‘Retirement’ is not an activity, but moreover a lifestyle concept that exists in many forms and which can manifest in lots of different of ways
Footwear: The Pumpkin Soap and Shoe Wax Ritual
Shoe shine stands, attended by "boleadores," are one of the most traditional forms of street vending furniture that you'll see in towns and cities across Mexico
Breathing Easy in Places Situated at High Elevation
Some great places to visit and live in Mexico are situated at higher elevation than most people are accustomed to; this article shares practical advice
Adequate Auto Insurance for Your Mexico Road Trip
Being properly insured when you drive in Mexico provides coverage against financial loss, and also practical and legal support in stressful circumstances
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Comprehensive guides for living, lifestyles, and retirement in Mexico that help you make considered choices. Free and open to all readers
