The film contains subtle but important elements that have been largely ignored by critics so far.
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Circumstances in Chapala are such that large developments should be paused
Incompetence, mismanagement and corruption inhabit the machinery of governance and infrastructure requires replacement and huge investment.
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Driving in Mexico step one: hone your vocabulary of Spanish swear words
Anybody who has been in Mexico longer than 15 minutes will have a Mexican driver story; if longer they will have a plethora of near-death experiences.
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The transcendental process from tourist to snowbird to expat: what does it take?
The transition from tourist to resident can be a winding path filled with topes which can hinder the cumbersome process of becoming a true expat.
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Roma is an exemplar of poetic realism, and a standout Netflix original
Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma offers a timeless, original portrait of life in Mexico City in the early 1970s in the colonia of the same name
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How Mexico and the U.S. quietly defused the caravan crisis
Serious episode of injury and death avoided at the border in Tijuana as both countries took the necessary steps to maintain the peace.
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Calling a jaguar proved unsuccessful but it was a good adventure
Eight gringos between the ages of 55 and 65 survive the culture shock of a trip into the wild in search of jaguars.
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AMLO takes power after an unstable transition and broken campaign promises
The prolonged transition period has given Mexicans a preview of what presidential leadership will look like under López Obrador: aggressive.
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When do boas constrict? A slumbering, eight-foot specimen chose not to
Encounters with snakes were part of being a volunteer at a wildlife rescue center in southern Sinaloa.
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Dozens of migrants disappear in Mexico as caravan pushes northward
But kidnappings and Donald Trump’s threats have not altered their plans or their determination to seek asylum at the US border.
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Hussong’s bar in Baja was a destination for many youthful adventurers
There were some great times and high-quality entertainment in the ramshackle remnant of the 1890s, located in Ensenada, Baja California.
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Hidden dangers for Mexico expats: there are financial and psychological costs to consider
Prior to choosing Mexico as a relocation destination, all future expats ponder the big question: “What will be our cost of living?”
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October means three days of fun and frolic in which to celebrate death
October is when all of the snowbirds begin their migration to the balmy climes of Mexico. It is also when Mexicans embrace death.
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The new trade deal is a goal for Mexico. The score: Mexico 1, Trump 0
Mexicans have taken US President Trump to the cleaners on NAFTA, the newly agreed-to United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA.
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Swimming with sharks: Bodie survives a dip in a shark tank with body parts intact
The 10 sharks were described as harmless, on top of which they had been fed so they wouldn’t care about a gringo swimming among them.
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Ayotzinapa: what four years of impunity say about security in Mexico
The disappearance of 43 students four years ago put the level of collusion between organized crime and security forces on stark display.
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Alfonso Cuarón’s Venice triumph highlights importance of Mexican filmmakers
But while Cuarón himself is a great cheerleader for Mexican cinema his success is unlikely to lead to a wider distribution and exposure of Mexican films.
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Dwarf bullfighters: politically incorrect fun in Mexico
In a more politically correct society public spectacles involving dwarfs and farm animals would be banned, but this is Mexico.
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Go placidly amid the noise: it’s Mexico’s background soundtrack
Different areas of the country produce different sounds, but the continuous soundtrack that is exclusively Mexico’s is prevalent wherever you go.
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Canada and the NAFTA negotiations: two’s company, three’s a crowd?
How did it get to the point that the United States’ most important trading partner appears to be an afterthought in talks fundamental to Canadian national interests?
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New president has plans to make his country safer – but will they work?
Security reforms are likely to take much longer than anticipated and even implemented swiftly they are unlikely to directly improve the situation.
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The case of the mystery meter: a 16,000-peso CFE bill for a non-existent meter
Someone enjoyed free electrical service for several years by stealing the meter from a derelict property.
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Looking like they were fresh off a Leave it to Beaver show, 2 kids look for fun in TJ
The blush of youth, coupled with a significant surge of hormones, eclipsed whatever little judgment they may have possessed on that fateful night.
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Rising suicides expose mental health toll of living with extreme violence
Ciudad Juárez’s 2017 suicide rate of 8.9 per 100,000 was nearly twice what it was in 2010. Last year, nearly 12,000 residents tried to kill themselves.
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For something really Mexican in transportation you want a VW Beetle
After driving a three-quarter-ton truck in downtown Mazatlán it became clear to the author that it was time to downsize. A Vocho was the answer.