Fifís vs Chairos — the Latest in Identity Politics
Mexico’s latest linguistic fashion in "them" versus "us" is fifís vs chairos; neither word is new, but they have been popularized by contemporary politics
Discover Mexico
Inspiration, insight and connections to experience more of Mexico
Mexico’s Constitution Marked with a National Holiday
Mexico's Constitution was legalized on February 5th 1917, and its enactment is marked with a long-weekend national holiday
Febrero loco and the Interval of Unpredictable Weather
"Febrero loco" is a common Mexican saying that refers to the changeability of the weather as spring begins to emerge from winter across Mexico
When It’s Not Working: Out of Order, Useless—or Both?
In Mexico there are two ways of letting people know that something isn't working properly; they are interchangeable, with some exceptions
Mexico Newsletter —
February 2026
Long-weekend holiday & tamales; Residency in '26; Mexico's peso; Cellphone registration; Monarch butterflies; Dry season; Rural Mexico; Yucatán tours, & more...
Mexico's peso
Mexico’s Peso Recovered its Poise During 2025
Mexico's peso made a noticeable recovery throughout 2025, steadily increasing in value and ending the year 16% stronger than its 2024 closing price
Mexico’s UMA & Residency Qualification Criteria 2026
UMA replaced Mexico's 'minimum wage' as a basis for official calculations. This article describes how it affects applications for legal residency.
Kings’ Day Gifts and Kings’ Loaf Traditions in Mexico
Mexico traditionally closes out its festive season known as 'Guadalupe-Reyes' on January 6th —"Día de Reyes"— Kings' Day.
Getting to Grips with Ordinal Numbers in Spanish
In Spanish, ordinal numbers get complicated way before cardinal numbers; this article guides you through the variations
Cardinal Numbers Spoken Using Spanish Words
Numbers in Spanish —particularly big numbers— can be a bit tricky for native English speakers. This article helps you through the counting
Mexican Party Foods at Christmas and Other Holidays
Mexico offers an abundance in choice of mouthwatering foods, some of which are associated with certain holidays, and especially with Christmas
Enjoying the New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Mexico
The Guadalupe-Reyes festive period continues after Christmas in Mexico with ample opportunities to celebrate and welcome-in the New Year