Everything you need to know that happened in the last 2 months in Mexico.

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Mexico March 2014.

Shubert Ciencia

Mexico Lifestyle

• Mexico remains the number one choice for American expatriates (Vioxx) Despite its bad rap it for the ongoing violence, Mexico remains the number one destination for expatriates from the United States with 510,000 expats calling it home.
• U.S. boat owners still struggling with fallout from Mexican tax investigation (Sacramento Bee) Unfortunately, many individuals were snared in an operation that has led to the broadest and most complicated seizure of foreign-owned sailboats and yachts in Mexico’s history; and the fallout continues.
• 7 Caribbean beaches you need to try (Charlotte Observer) Instead of Cancun, head to the Maya Riviera home to more than 190 miles of beautiful sandy beaches.
• Baby boomers savor retirement living on boats in Mexico (Dallas News) Guided by just one thought; float, there is a new breed of expats surfacing in Mexico…the nomadic expat, who calls life on the high seas home.
• Living in Mexico on $500 a month (Merced County Times) You will need some kind of motorhome, camper, R.V. or be willing to rough it in a tent. But it is very possible to live in Mexico on $500 a month, John Derby explains how he has done it for the past 14 years.
• 5 things you need to know before retiring overseas (Huffington Post) Living overseas shouldn’t make you scratch your head or be a lesson from the school of hard-knocks. Changing your perception before you hit the ground might just make the difference between a happy life overseas and regret.

Kyle Simourd

Mexico Tourism

• Juárez opens U.S. office to lure tourists back to Mexico (WFAA) As tourism improves for Mexico, border cities are doing their best to attract visitors again. Ciudad Juárez is in the front of the pack with the opening of the first visitor information center on the Texas side of the border.
• Mexico earns $1.44 bn from international tourism in January (Global Post) Mexico’s tourism revenue is up 17.4% and it earned $1.44 billion from international tourism in January 2013.
• Unexplored Mexico (Travel Weekly) There is so much more for the casual traveler who wants to experience Mexico without seeing gringos at every bend in the road, says Travel Weekly. Your best place to encounter authentic Mexico is in the country’s hidden gems tucked away in villages, pueblos, and family-run lodgings throughout the nation.
• Mexico showcases to the world (Travel Daily Media) Mexico looks for boost with ITB partnership announced in February 2014 as it takes the spotlight as the show’s country partner this year, using its infrastructure growth to appeal worldwide.

Gabrieel13

Mexico Real Estate

• The Riviera Maya – making a clear path for expats to live the dream in paradise (The Yucatan Times) It only took 10 years for the Riviera Maya to go from a quiet hidden getaway to being a prime expat destination. Why? The Riviera Maya is safe, boasts great advancements in technology and is among the best spots to live and retire affordably.
• U.S. economic recovery on track to boost future property values in Expat-Mexico (The Yucatan Times) Lower foreclosure rates in the USA are good for Mexico. With lower numbers, potential retirees will be feeling optimistic and that translates directly in purchasing power for a home abroad.
• Which of these 5 top retirement havens is right for you? (Huffington Post) Puerto Vallarta, Mexico ranks fifth on Huffington Post’s list of the 5 Top Retirement Havens. Check out the reasons why it is the best fit for a “happy, vacation-time feel” lifestyle.

Frank C. Müller

Mexico Economy

• Mexico’s impressive progress (Cyprus Mail) Mexico is making impressive advances during the first 15 months of the newly elected Enrique Peña Nieto government. His party, the Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI) immediately set out to make changes to education, labor, telecoms, elections, and energy, in addition to major new legislation on fiscal and financial affairs.
• Mexico faces rising risks to growth: top official (Reuters) Facing increased risks when the U.S. Federal Reserve rolls back its massive stimulus, Mexico has kept its growth forecast conservative, forecasting its growth by 3.9% for 2014.
• What does Mexico’s President know that President Obama doesn’t? (Cananda Free Press) It seems Mexican President Peña Nieto understands the need to build solid energy reforms for the country; Obama’s energy policies have failed. While Peña Nieto’s energy reforms are not a sure thing, he does understand how important developing Mexico’s energy resources are to economic growth.
• Dubai Chamber briefing focuses on Mexico’s investment potential (Albawaba Business) With excellent investment opportunities in Mexico, no wonder Dubai is interested in investing in the nation’s trade, tourism, construction, and real estate sectors.

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