QUESTION: Is it worth it for Mexican residents to enroll with IMSS (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social). It’s an important question – and not surprising considering some people swear by IMSS while others warn you off. Here’s the plain-English version of what IMSS is (and isn’t), so you can [……]
If you missed the Grito de Dolores on Independence Day, here’s your chance to enjoy it. President Sheinbaum was passionate in her inclusion of Mexican women, heroes sung and unsung. The all-female honor guard’s finale is quite special! https://share.google/Cx8TV7h9ueELi3H6P
Lego has launched a new edition based on one of Mexico’s most important celebrations, the Day of the Dead. The famous toy brand unveiled the new set this week in advance of the famous Nov. 1 and Nov. [……]
A multi-national team of archaeologists have rediscovered the lost city of Sak-Bahlán, the last known stronghold of the Lakandon Chʼol Maya rebels in the present-day Mexican state of Chiapas. The Lakandon Chʼol were a Maya people who lived in the Laguna Miramar area until the Spanish conquest, which led to [……]
What to Do If You Lose Your Mexican Residency Card [This article was published in El Insider Expat Mexico] Losing your residency card in Mexico isn’t just an inconvenience – it’s something you’ll need to handle quickly and correctly to avoid complications. Whether it was lost, stolen, or damaged, the [……]
Geert Hofstede’s “Six Dimensions of National Culture” is one of the prevalent models used to understand cultural differences across countries. The Dimensions can help understand the workplace, consumer behavior and decision-making, and gives an interesting view into a country’s culture and its people as a whole. Let’s see where Mexico [……]
[from El Expat Insider Mexico] From Stomach Pain to Bad Vibes: Meet Ruda Part healer, part protector, ruda (Mexican rue) is a pungent herb with potent healing properties. Used by traditional healers for everything from easing stomach cramps to sweeping away malas vibras (bad vibes), it’s the ultimate multipurpose medicine of natural remedies. For [……]
Thanks to all who were involved in and supported the recent Neighborhood Cleanup. It was quite successful, not only as a physical cleansing but as a community spirit building project! Thanks also to those who participated in sargasso informational meetings. We’d like to remind you of Vecinos role in the [……]
The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz https://www.npr.org/2025/06/29/g-s1-74549/sunday-puzzle This is a summertime puzzle. I’ll give you three words starting [……]
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