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How Mexico’s New Ban on “Chocolate” Cars is Impacting Foreigners Driving U.S.-Plated Vehicles

Dawn Stoner January 8, 2026

We are legal temporary residents in Mexico with a U.S.-plated car here in Guadalajara on a TIP (temporary import permit). Over the years, we’ve gotten

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Sending physical cash from the US to Mexico

Avoid Paying a 1% Tax on Money Transfers

Dawn Stoner January 2, 2026

When President Trump’s signature “One Big Beautiful Bill” was passed by Congress last summer, it contained a new 1% tax on all cross-border money transfers

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Smoke rising from factory chimneys at sunrise, resulting in air pollution.

2025 is Guadalajara’s Worst Year for Air Pollution Ever

Dawn Stoner December 20, 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, Guadalajara has registered an astonishing 220 days with air pollution so bad that it posed a threat to human

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Riding Uber in Mexico

Don’t Overpay for Your Next Uber Ride in Mexico

Dawn Stoner December 12, 2025

Uber recently switched how it charges customers for rides in foreign countries from pricing in the country of the ride to pricing in the credit

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Mexico men's national football team

Which Teams Will Play in Mexico for the 2026 World Cup

Dawn Stoner December 5, 2025

The 2026 World Cup drawing took place earlier today in Washington, DC, with the presidents of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico present. The event established

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The Missing Frida Kahlo Art the Government Doesn’t Want To Talk About

Dawn Stoner December 3, 2025

For me, living well in Mexico includes regularly enjoying the country’s diverse cultural heritage and vibrant art scenes. You can often find me wasting hours

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A blue house in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato.

Important Changes Coming to Mexican Residency Requirements in 2026

Dawn Stoner November 26, 2025

While the exact Mexican residency visa qualifications have not been officially announced yet for 2026, the government will be significantly hiking fees for next year,

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How Safe is Mexico for Women?

Dawn Stoner November 18, 2025

With the assault on President Sheinbaum earlier this month while she was walking in public around CDMX, there’s been renewed attention on the immense problem

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7 Months from the World Cup, Infrastructure Projects are Everwhere. Has Guadalajara Bit Off More Than It Can Chew?

Dawn Stoner November 11, 2025

With the 2026 World Cup set to kick off in less than seven months, Guadalajara is a sea of torn-up roads, with assorted infrastructure projects

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When & How Much Should You Tip in Mexico?

Dawn Stoner November 4, 2025

Tipping in Mexico can be a thorny issue. Locals and foreigners often follow very different practices. Below, I’ll explore the much-debated topic of how much

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