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May 25, 2017 … Mosquito abatement time! … Let’s nip Dengue, Chikungunya & Zika in the bud. After a long dry spell, all those carefully-deposited Aedes Aegypti eggs are now re-hydrated, hatching, and can become free-flying adults …. in just … Continue reading →

April 26, 2017 The USA’s 2005 REAL ID Act is being implemented now, and will be coming into full force in January 2018. The core of the US REAL ID Act set federal security new standards for state driver’s licenses … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Surviving Yucatan:
February 10, 2017 Public Service Announcement: Our helpful readers continue to update us all on what rule enforcement changes are taking place around Mexico. “New Enforcement of Regulation re: Bringing Dogs into Mexico via Air…

March 4, 2017 Public Service Announcement: Want to know whether your favorite PEMEX station is delivering the amount of gasoline or LP you are paying for? …  Check out this map …. e.g.  zoom in ~keeping Merida in the center … Continue reading →

February 16, 2017 Affect ~  A verb: “The cold weather really affects me.” Effect ~ A noun: “Dry coughs are one effect of cold weather .” Ensure – To make sure, like a guarantee Insure – Always used as insurance … Continue reading →

February 15, 2017 Got Zika? Think you might have Zika…? This is very important, because Zika, Dengue & Chikungunya virus infections share most of the same symptoms.** Consider how Zika persists & is transmitted by bodily fluids – as long … Continue reading →

Every once in a while,   someone puts together a great piece in their blog. This is one of those times. Jim Foreman, of The Mexican Insurance Store.com has put together a real doozy (Duesenberg)…  … With FULL CREDIT TO … Continue reading →

February 10, 2017 Public Service Announcement: Our helpful readers continue to update us all on what rule enforcement changes are taking place around Mexico. “New Enforcement of Regulation re: Bringing Dogs into Mexico via Air Airport officials at the airport … Continue reading →

Feb 4  The ever-reliable Aaron of Mexconnect (and electric car enthusiast) offers this good update: ” Effective today, Feb. 3,   the Mexican government is now waiving all duties on electric car imports and imports of unspecified repair parts for … Continue reading →

Feb 4 Public Service Announcement: To help our readers follow the law … and to be respectful of  ~our~   In*Home workers,   know that Monday Feb 6, is a national holiday … Constitution Day ! Each Employer first decides … Continue reading →

January 11, 2017 Eager-beaver Yucalandia readers are, again,  on top of things ! Thanks Joe! We really do appreciate their really fine updates on changes in US Govt. rules for us expats abroad: Dec. 16, 2016 ~ Treasury Department CHANGES … Continue reading →

Jan. 10, 2017 (with a Jan 23 update at the end of the article) The Spanish word of the day ? “ Reemplacamiento ” .   . . . http://www.yucatan.gob.mx/servicios/ver_tramite.php?id=521 ==============================  … Tarjetas de Circulación … Tarjetas de Circulación … … Continue reading →

Dec. 25, 2016 Time to make some memories with your friends & families, y’awl. . *           *           *           * Feel free to copy while giving … Continue reading →

Dec. 9, 2016 As all the Christmas holiday chatzkies are appearing on store shelves, and as we make our holiday plans … It’s time to remember our beloved household help and employees (including muchachas y mozos). Please plan ahead to … Continue reading →

Dec. 1, 2016: The world officially became a less interesting place Nov. 25, 2016. . . … Obama decided to not send a representative to Castro’s funeral. . . . . . . The CIA sent their own parting gift. … Continue reading →

Nov. 29, 2016: The US State Department issued new passport renewal application forms in July 2016,:  http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/212241.pdf Unfortunately, the new~current State Department form includes an “Acts or Conditions” section that   causes problems & traps for American citizens who have … Continue reading →

Nov. 22, 2016: So much of Yucatan goes unseen. So much of Yucatan is covered by deceptive … or drab exteriors. but even the stoniest looks melt into smiles,  with a warm “Bax ka‘wali “ …** The same goes for Yucatecan … Continue reading →

Sept. 15, 2016: We wrote about the formal (past) procedures for what to do if you lose your INM card, especially when outside of Mexico.   The old details are at:  ” Lost or Stolen Residente Permanente or Residente Temporal Card “ … Continue reading →

What do you live for ?

Sept. 5, 2016: When we travel, sometimes we lose our Residente Permanente or Residente Temporal cards, or they get stolen.  What can we do? When in Mexico, you go to your INM office, and apply for a replacement. Editor’s Note:  Note … Continue reading →