At our latest Focus on Mexico learning seminar, we were fortunate to have a presentation by a FOCUS alumni who is an accredited veterinarian and moved to Mexico with his pets. He was kind enough to allow us to share this information with you. What are the requirements to bring my pet to Mexico? The U.S. and Mexico have agreements on the movement of many things across the border including pets. Basic requirements that are continually updated can be found at the USDA website. What is an Accredited Veterinarian? An accredited veterinarian is one that has completed training through the USDA … [Read more...]
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Is Traveling to Guadalajara During Mexican Election Season Advisable?
This is an election year and presidential elections in Mexico usually imply an uptick in violence between warring factions, such as the May 20 violence in Guadalajara fully reported on by the international press. The chances of expats being caught in the crossfire are low and the Mexico constitution provides specific guidance about foreign involvement in Mexican politics. It's always good in an election year to be reminded of our rights and responsibilities as foreigners and this article from the Yucatan Times spells it out for … [Read more...]
A Visit to Guadalajara with Focus on Mexico
Don't visit Lakeside without taking time to visit the historic city of Guadalajara, birthplace of tequila and mariachi music. The Focus on Mexico 6-Day Learning Seminar offers an à la carte tour of Guadalajara on Sunday before the formal seminar begins that includes a visit to the Hospice Cabañas, a Unesco World Heritage Site, and home of the unforgettable murals of José Clemente Orozco, often called the Diego Rivera of Jalisco. The photo on the left depicts "the clowns of war arguing in hell", and the murals as a whole take you through the distinctive and difficult moments of Mexican … [Read more...]
30 Great Reads on Mexican Migration and Culture
Are you considering moving to Lakeside for the next stage of your life? Would you like to read up on the history of Mexican migration and Mexican culture on both sides of the border? You're in luck because Judy King, a longtime Lakeside resident who regularly teaches classes locally on various topics relating to Mexico and its culture, has agreed to share her list of best reads on Mexican migration and culture with us. There is something on this list for every reader, from serious hard core reporting (The Devil's Highway) to memoir (Kissing the Virgin's Mouth), to light hearted fun … [Read more...]
In Case of Emergency Will You Make It In Time?
The bad news is that despite the excellent medical care available Lakeside, in case of a sudden life-threatening medical emergency or trauma, transportation from the Lake Chapala area to one of the private hospitals in Guadalajara can take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour or more depending on traffic, wasting precious time during the 'golden hour' when there is the highest likelihood that prompt medical treatment will prevent death. The good news is that on March 17, 2018 ground was broken for the new Ribera Medical Center scheduled to open in late 2019, that will offer private services … [Read more...]
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