Is Mexico Safe?
As highlighted in part one of this article, a fight for control of lucrative drug-trade routes between South America and the USA is propelling a wave of drug-gang violence in certain places in Mexico.
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Drug Violence in Mexico
Mexico has been in the news for all the wrong reasons recently, and we have received a few emails from people asking about the safety situation in Mexico. This two-part blog gives a précis of the causes of the violence and examines how safe...
A Mal Tiempo, Buena Cara
Mexico City's new non-smoking rules have gone into effect, barring smoking in all enclosed areas of restaurants, bars and other public buildings.
New $1,000 Peso Bank Note
The Bank of Mexico launched a new $1,000 peso bank note on April 7, 2008. The new bill continues to feature the face of Miguel Hidalgo, the "Father of Mexican Independence", although the design and colors have been updated. When stores no longer...
A Time To Lose
More than a habit, it's a tradition in Mexico to leave things to the last minute, particularly when they involve interaction with the bureaucracy. This means long queues for passports, visas and other documents ahead of the holidays, and long queues outside the local...
Christmas Away from the Commotion
Some people traveling to spend Christmas away from home are beginning to choose quiet retreats, away from the crowds, commotion and mass consumerism of the festive season.
Mexico Passes Law to Become Anti-Smoker Friendly
In 2007, the Mexican Congress passed a law that places strict limits on smoking in public places including restaurants, bars, and other places
By The Left, Quick March
Demonstrations on the streets of downtown Mexico City provide novelty viewing for visitors and a source of frustration for local residents
Seating Room
Leg room on Mexico City's shuttle buses - the green and white microbuses - is somewhat more limited than on the crummiest of airlines, and aisle seats are at a premium. So much so, that when a passenger in the aisle seat gets off,...
Good News, Bad News, Or No News
The Miami Herald's Mexico edition, which included an eight-page pull-out local news section, stopped publishing at the end of May 2007, leaving Mexico without an English language daily
US Citizens Need Passport for Air Travel
As of January 23, 2007 all passengers -- including US Citizens -- traveling by airplane to the United States need to carry a valid passport . . .
Don’t Mess Around with Tortillas
The main story in the news in the past week has been the rising price of tortillas, brought about by higher corn prices. The sudden jump in price of the country's most important foodstuff led the government to rustle up a series of short-term...
