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Mexico’s Peso: A Haven of Stability?

Mexico's peso has been surprisingly stable against the dollar in the past year or so, more surprising even given that markets have been fairly volatile for fear that the U.S. Fed could start raising interest rates at any time . . .

Arranging Your Health Care in Mexico

One of the principal considerations people take into account when they are visiting Mexico for an extended period and especially if they are living or planning to retire in Mexico, is the matter of arranging health care and related services . . .

Mexico Named as Global “MINT” Country

Ten years ago, the neologism “BRIC” – referring to Brazil Russia, India and China – was popularized, as economists asserted that these countries would be new power economic houses of the 21st Century. A decade on, Mexico has entered the spotlight amidst the popularization...

Learning Spanish is a Smart Investment

If you’re planning to move to Mexico to live, work, retire or establish a home—full or part-time—learning Spanish should be high up on your list of ‘to-do’s’. But even if you’re not planning to move to Mexico, Spanish is a smart choice as a...

Baluarte Bridge Open, Slashes Journey Times

Mexico inaugurated the Baluarte Bridge on January 5, 2012, a highway super-structure that connects the states of Sinaloa and Durango. The new route along highway 40D passes under 63 tunnels and crosses 32 bridges, 8 of which are over 300 meters (980 feet) high....

On The Buses

The most efficient public transport system in Mexico City is the Metro, with 4.4 million people traveling along its 11 lines on an average weekday. But the Metro doesn’t quite go everywhere, and so it’s fed every day by a veritable army of micros,...

Mexico’s Legislators Pass Tax-Raising Budget

Following the negotiations and voting over plans for next year’s budget, the Mexican government has announced a number of tax changes that are to go into effect in 2014 . . .

Taxis in Mexico

Even with the recent price increases, taxi fares in Mexico City are inexpensive by comparison to some other capital cities around the world. Taxi meters have different bands, depending on the type of taxi and what time of day you are traveling.

Banks and Banking in Mexico

If you're planning to live in Mexico full or part-time, or planning to buy a home here, sooner or later you will need to set up a Mexican bank account...

Lasers Find More Ball Courts at El Tajin

North of the city of Veracruz, just outside of the town of Papantla, you’ll find the mysterious and fascinating archaeological ruins of El Tajin. This large ancient complex, which was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, is believed to have once...

A Fair Exchange

Mexico's economy is still heavily cash-based and many goods and services must still be paid in cash with Mexican pesos, especially in smaller towns and villages, and places off the beaten track. So you'll need get hold of some cash while you're in...

Change to Mexican Legal Liability Laws

Until now, if you were involved in a car accident in Mexico, the liability damages imposed on an at-fault driver who caused a negligent fatality in Mexico were capped at a maximum of approximately US$50,000 total damages. Effective immediately, the liability limit has been...