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Feb 27, 2022 Update:Despite the politician’s “Green” rating for COVID in Yucatan, our COVID case numbers, hospitalizations & COVID deaths are still a problem.Feb 27, 2022 Update: Though much improved, Yucatan’s COVID numbers still tell a troubling story, currently ending … Continue reading →

Feb 21, 2022: The Truth About Us and Where We Came From Just a catchy title? The last 10 yrs of tons of the latest genome research of ancient DNA from across Europe & Asia has blown the long-closed doors … Continue reading →

Feb 20, 2022:Questions have been popping up on gringo forums about how the 2022 “personal fiscal solvency” requirements have increased by roughly 20% for 2022, for foreigners applying for Residente visas to come to Mexico. That means it’s time to … Continue reading →

Feb 14, 2022:Yucatan State offers us all a special Valentine. All adults are now invited to come in and get vaccinated or boosted, regardless of whether we have previously not been or have been vaccinated. Because study after study are … Continue reading →

Feb 20, 2022 Update:Yucatan’s COVID numbers still tell quite a troubling story, currently ending with a too high 2,052 confirmed COVID cases this past week … This is improved from the awful 3,283 the previous week, but last weeks 2,052 … Continue reading →

Feb. 1, 2022 Tired of wasting time on hokey less-than-factual information? How many other people have found that the quality of Google searches gets worse every year since 2010, as Google promotes more & more links that get them $$ … Continue reading →

Feb 6, 2022 Update:6,398 COVID Cases reported this past week in Yucatan, so we are still experiencing the 2’nd worst week of COVID ever. Fortunately, this was the first decrease in weekly cases for the past 6 previous weeks of … Continue reading →

Jan 23, 2022 84, then 481, then 1,463, then 2,952, and now 5,478 …* Next: 1 out of 31** … Finally, What to do about the worst spike ever.*** *That’s the sequence of WEEKLY official Yucatan Govt. confirmed COVID cases, … Continue reading →

Jan 2, 2022 I’m writing this morning’s report with a bit of sadness, because COVID cases are spiking up again in Merida & Yucatan, as a result of all the snow-birds returning and the recent Christmas season …  +plus a … Continue reading →

Dec 12, 2021 With all the breaking COVID news that’s been announced this past week, it’s been challenging to keep track of how to best keep ourselves, families & friends safe from COVID, especially as the Omicron variant is exploding … Continue reading →

Nov 8, 2021 Hopefully all people flying into the USA are both fully vaccinated** and carrying US approved proof of COVID vaccinations. If not, know that the rules have changed for people unable to prove COVID vaccinations, shortening the time … Continue reading →

Oct. 27, 2021” CURP Certificada” There’s a new document (shown below) for pretty much everyone in Mexico, (except tourists). This new CURP is also for foreigners who have interactions & activities with our Mexican govt, including INM. This new Certified … Continue reading →

Oct 1, 2021 The Mexican Government has always required foreigners to carry their Residente visa cards (Residente Temporal or Residente Permanente cards) when traveling around Mexico, while foreign visitor-tourists carry both their passports and their Visitante Visa (the half of … Continue reading →

Sept. 30, 2021 Eligible applicants resident in Mexico now may apply to renew their U.S. passport book by mail. Note that renewing passport cards requires scheduling an appointment or using walk-in service where available. https://mx.usembassy.gov/passports/u-s-passport-renewal-by-mail/?fbclid=IwAR2O9cJIHswFY9eXjhVGX_EOLaa99pMdGkasvqS_scYeQwOWctlKRPBvFX4 ~ ” 1. Application Complete this … Continue reading →

August 5, 2021 The latest COVID vaccine results out of the UK are striking: ~ Young people (13 – 24 yrs) now have 9X times higher rates of getting COVID than people over age 75, based on PCR testing of … Continue reading →

September 10, 2021 While non-scientist Medical doctors and so many AS SEEN ON TV doctors keep talking about finding finding some magical breakthrough “new vaccine” or new COVID treatment that will stop COVID in the future, it turns out the … Continue reading →

July 7, 2021 Here’s a link to the Health Department’s site for printing out your proof of vaccination in Mexico. Be sure to print your certification-proof when the website provides it, because the link expires within 30 min. Note that … Continue reading →

June 30, 2021 Top Scientists have been calling for vaccinated people to continue wearing tight-fitting medical grade masks and Socially Distancing (8ft when indoors without fans), and now, a few Medical Doctors & a few hospitals are finally realizing that … Continue reading →

June 27, 2021 Latest fun fun encouraging news on COVID vaccines !The soon to be released-approved “Novavax” appears to be the best current COVID vaccine on the planet … especially in protecting us from all the different new variants of … Continue reading →

June 27, 2021 How to keep your airconditioner running in peak condition … a Do It Yourself (DIY) job ??? People across social media are now asking what they can do to keep their air conditioners running fine during these … Continue reading →