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| Subject | Date Asked |
| travel from Cuba to Mexico | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: I want to travel from Cuba to Mexico but for just a month. Do I need a visa? A: I assume you are a US citizen. Your nationality is VERY IMPORTANT. Seems to me this link may have ... | |
| Can I buy a trailer? | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: Sorry I was not more clear before. I am now living in Mexico. I am moving back to the United States. ... A: Not sure I understand this He brought it into Mexico leagaly and has all the paper work SO, he ... | |
| buying a trailer in Mexico | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: How can I buy a trailer in Mexico to move my family back to the staes? My neibhor has a perfect one ... A: Next, extracts of previous answers to similar questions. Not sure if I am understanding your ... | |
| importing used cars for resale | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: Where can I find rules / law regarding importing used cars from US for resale in Mexico? tx A: Please enjoy our Customs Laws in its latest edition to the best of my knowledge ... | |
| visa fm3 | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I saw on a web page that you are an attorney here in Mexico and I was hoping you could give me some ... A: Sorry to disappoint you, I am not a lawyer. Rather, a Security Consultant. Instead of spending money ... | |
| viajando a Mexico | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: Hola kiero viajar a mexico tengo 17anos voy a viajar por autobus no tengo pasaporte voy a viajar con ... A: Hola, Irene Por favor explicame para entender mejor la pregunta. ¿Tú o tu hija tienen 17 años de ... | |
| safety and education in/around Ensenada, MX | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: Hope you can shed some light on my questions and concerns! I am a stay at home Mom of 5 beautiful ... A: Holly. I guess your question has mainly to do with perceptions. I am retired by the USG and also ... | |
| Finding a person in mexican jail | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: my name is Mimi. I've been trying to look for my dad that's in Mexico. All I know is that he's in ... A: I am terribly sorry to hear about your dad. If you or Margarito are US citizens, you dhould inquire ... | |
| Buying a trailer to leave Mexico | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: My family and I have lived in Mexico for 3 years and are now moving back. We have found a trailer ... A: Before you buy it, you ought to ask this question to your local Agente Aduanal. Inquire through your ... | |
| how can I find out if someone is in jail | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: How do I go about calling or finding out if my son is in jail. I don't know exactly where he is in ... A: Sorry to hear your son may be imprisoned in Mexico. "Have heard is in jail" is not precise ... | |
| Jewelry in Mexico | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a ring in Mexico when I was there and was told it was a rare blue diamond. When I took ... A: I believe that this question ought to be presented to PROFECO. This is the Mexican Government ... | |
| Marrying a Mexican national | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: I want to marry a Mexican national woman who has a tourist visa, and will be retuning here to the ... A: I believe your future wife needs nothing other than proof of a valid, official identification. ... | |
| medical emergency visa/passport | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: a family member is in the hospital on life support....doctors do not believe he will make it. We ... A: I am sorry to hear about this emergency. I assume that your family member is a Mexican national. If ... | |
| Moving to Veracruz, Veracruz | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I am preparing to move to Veracruz, Veracruz, soon very soon. My husband is illegal in the US, we ... A: This is a very sweet letter. Evidently, filled with love and compassion. I was born in Mexico City ... | |
| Illegal Mexican in the States moving back | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I have lived in the United States for 20 years and I am 21 years old. I was brought to the States as ... A: You might want to VISIT, explore before you move. Start by checking out this site ... | |
| Illegal Mexican in the States moving back | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I have lived in the United States for 20 years and I am 21 years old. I was brought to the States as ... A: You are not alone in this move to immigrate from the States to Mexico. Actully, despite what you ... | |
| how to legalize a minivan | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I want to send a dodge grand caravan 2002 to mexico for family and want to know what the price for ... A: You have to get in touch with a customs broker (agente aduanal). Try your closest Mexican Embassy by ... | |
| Help! Mexico stole my car! | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: My father lives in Mexico and is a US citizen. He drove the car he and I both own out of the free ... A: I am sorry to hear this happened to you. With all due respect thieves exist not only in the US ... | |
| domestic mail in Mexico | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: Is there a secure way to mail documents within Mexico? I need to mail some important documents and ... A: Same messenge services that exist in the US are in Mexico. All realibel. GO to google and try UPS, ... | |
| Jail in Santa Rosalia, B.S.C. | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a friend who lives in Mulege and was sent a letter to report for incarceration on January ... A: Best thing to do is contact your consular agent. Pertinent information here ... | |
| como legalisar una camioneta | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: tengo una toyota tacoma 98 y ya esta en la frontera de nuevo laredo y kiero legalisarla ayi mismo ... A: Apreciable Trinidad: Tienes que ponerte en contacto con un agente aduanal. Para saber cual es ... | |
| get married on visa tourist in mexico | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I m from vietnam, and i'm going to visit my boyfriend in Mexico next month. He visited me in ... A: I believe all you require is your valid, tourist visa to demonstrate your legal stay in Mexico, to ... | |
| Palace Resort Membership Contract | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I've just returned from a vacation at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa resort in Cancun. I signed a ... A: Just returned from a trip. Coincidentally I've met in the past the owner of this resort hotel, a ... | |
| viajar de Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Puerto Vallarta | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: Quisiera saber la forma de viajar entre los puntos mencionados en forma directa, en Bus o Avion, ya ... A: Aqui esta tu respuesta (Ixtapa a Zihuatanejo) ... | |
| mexico | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: MI pregunta es lo siguiente;me gustaria saber de donde es esta lada,011519 me dijieron q era de ... A: Gracias por escribir. Entiendo que marcado ASI no puede ser México. Pues la clave de este pais es ... | |
| Planing a trip to Mexico in September with a teen | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: Our family is planning a trip to provide our 14 year old with an experience to another culture/way ... A: Debra. First of all become familiar with the contents of www.securitycornermexico.com Try the ... | |
| Traveling to mexico | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: My son was born in Mexico and is a naturalized US citizen by virtue of the fact that his parents are ... A: My understanding is that if he is a United States citizen, he ought to apply for a tourist visa, ... | |
| living and working as an artist in Mexico | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: What is required in order to live as an artist in Mexico and sell my own work there? Is there a ... A: I am more than delighted to answer your question. In my professional past have worked for artists ... | |
| aircraft | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: can a private twin engine airplane be flown at night time in mexico. A: The answer is yes. Illegal drugs are flown into this country from South America 24/7. If you have ... | |
| Are Mexican women very loyal to there husband, yes or no? | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: Are Mexican women very loyal to there husband, yes or no? ANSWER: Yes! Please try this site. Might ... A: Make no difference. Same answer (yes) while each person has her own characteristics: loyalty is a ... | |
| Tepic Dog Torture abuse video on Facebook | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: Is ANYTHING being done to apprehend these 4 teens who so brutalized a dog in Tepic? I cannot let ... A: I believe that I did answer this question earlier. Guess from some reason my message did not go ... | |
| renewing mexican drivers license | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: can my husband renew his mexican driver's license on line or by mail from the united states. it is ... A: Please take a look at this page (all in Spanish) ... | |
| Clinics | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: Are the medical clinics,Medica Internacional or Servicios Medicos open on Mothers Day,May 10,2010? ... A: As a norm clinics, hospitals in Mexico do not -repeat, DO NOT- close for Mother's Day. This is ... | |
| Viaje | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: New Orleans,LA 24/1/2010 Hola; Senor Mario Gonzales - Roman; Si seria tan amable si me pudiera decir ... A: Saludos, Richard. Mi apellido paterno se escribe con zeta, al final. Disculpas por la tardanza en ... | |
| Buying a car in mexico? | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: do you know if it is possible for me to buy a new car in Mexico from a Ford dealership a model that ... A: Recently, my son underwent an ordeal doing what you are planning. As soon as he could -once he made ... | |
| moving to mozanillo | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: My husband is from monzanillo, colima. My family is considering a move there. Any information that ... A: Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manzanillo,_Colima Solutions Abroad ... | |
| RE: PERMITS IN CANCUN | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I have been searching the internet for this info and have not come across any anwsers so I hope you ... A: I assume you are from the States. English is a language spoken in Australia, many other countries, ... | |
| bus fare | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: We are flying into Puerto Vallerta and would like to take the bus to see Manzanillo. Could you tell ... A: This question is similar to one sent to me recently by a reader by the name of Mike. If you speak ... | |
| Expired Vehicle in Mexico | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I drove into Mexico and crossing into the border I got my car registered for the 6 months temporary ... A: There is a law in Mexico that reads "claiming ignorance of -in this case, customs regulations, ... | |
| border crossing | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: We are wanting to drive across either the Laredo Bridge or the Columbia Bridge this coming December ... A: In order to answer this question, please visit this page ... | |
| PV TO MANZANILLO BUSES | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: ARE THERE ANY DIRECT OR EVEN CONNECTION BUS SERVICES FROM PVR TO MANZANILLO.CANT FIND ANY RELIABLE ... A: If you speak Spanish try this site ... | |
| safety | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Mario González-Román, I am dual citizen with Canada and Mexico. I have lived in Canada my whole live ... A: I've been to Canada several times. Visited Ottawa, Quebec. One day, my son, daughter in law rented a ... | |
| need phone number | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I need the phone number that I can dial from the Us for the cable company in Mexico called SKYE. Can ... A: I believe all you need to do is simply contact your local operator for .. assistance. Gave you two ... | |
| need phone number | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I need the phone number that I can dial from the Us for the cable company in Mexico called SKYE. Can ... A: I believe you have an incorrect comapany name. Could help you more if you explain the type of ... | |
| Travel as a sex offender | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I am a registered sex offender and have been for 9 years. I have met all my registration ... A: Sex offenses in Mexico are serious crimes, no joke. There is no system here of "registration". If I ... | |
| Canadian car into Mexico | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I am a Canadian living in Acapulco Mexico I have a FM2 and a Mexican wife. I have been trying to get ... A: I've copied the answer recently I provided one of our readers in Vallarta with a similar question. ... | |
| El Día de los Muertos | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I´m traveling to Mexico with my girlfriend for the first time and we would like to get married on ... A: Obviously, Norwegians are world travelers and have a good sense of what the global situation is ... | |
| JAIL IN MEXICO | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: THEY TOOK MY BOYFRIEND TO JAIL IN TIJUANA FOR WALKING DOWN THE STREET WHIT NO I.D. ON HIM, HOW LONG ... A: I assume your boyfriend is a U. S. national. If so, the Tijuana Consulate has the following ... | |
| Travel | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: How many miles is it from San Diego, CA to Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico A: The distance between San Diego and Cabo San Lucas is about 1,000 miles. I've checked different ... | |
| Travel | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: Howdy-I would like to know if you think it would be safe to travel by motorcycle from B.C. Canada to ... A: Ken. Have been terribly busy. My apologies for the late response. I am the President of The ... | |
| Crime and Beach Safety in the Chicxulub area | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I am planning a rent a house on a beach in the Chicxulub area. I have been to Mexico before, but ... A: This one time, I will refer your question to a colleague of mine -though I do not have the pleasure ... | |
| Fedeicomiso vs. Dual Nationality | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: Mario, Does obtaining dual Mexican/American nationally and applying for an escritura, absolve me of ... A: I assume this question originates in the US. If so, let's start by defining the word FIDEICOMISO. ... | |
| legalizing auto | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Do you know how I can legalize my 1997 4-runner and get Mexican plates? What are the disadvantages? ... A: Greg. Thanks for writing. How? You have to get in touch with a customs broker (agente aduanal). ... | |
| Marriage in Mexico | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: My fiance got married to his exwife in Cancun Mexico in November 1996. We cannot find his ... A: Not sure where you are writing from BUT go to the right source of information EMBASSIES ... | |
| travelling to san quintin | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: We're planning a honeymoon trip to Mexico and would be interested in staying in San Quintin. Would ... A: I can appreciate the fact you are not impressed negatively about what you read in the press: SWINE ... | |
| Importing car to Mexico | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have purchased a car for a family member in Mexicali, Baja CA Mexico, 2003 Ford Focus, purchase ... A: If you go to the internet you'll find every imaginable answer. This is just one example that may ... | |
| Mexican nationals and bribery | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: Someone asked me if a Mexican national gets bribed by the police who do they report it to? I know ... A: I've received a second question with more information about this incident. Your husband, as ... | |
| Mexican nationals and bribery | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: Someone asked me if a Mexican national gets bribed by the police who do they report it to? I know ... A: That someone -looks like- asked the wrong question. Normally in this country police do not bribe. ... | |
| Health | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I noticed on the flight returning to the US from Cancun that I have a rash on my arms. It's a bumpy ... A: I am not a doctor, much less a dermatologist. Have researched the symptoms you have and the closest ... | |
| volunteering in Baja Sur | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I am an American, currently staying in Mulege, Baja Sur. I have been looking for a volunteer ... A: Volunteer work is what I do for the International Community. Have more than a dozen volunteers with ... | |
| Possible part time resident in Cozumel | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I am a firefighter/emergency medical technician who is also a dive master, married with no children ... A: Please pick the Mexican consulate closest to your location, assuming you are in the US ... | |
| Requirements for artists selling art in Mexico | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: Could you please let me know if you know the requirements for artists to sell their art work in ... A: Not sure where you are writing from. I assume you are not in Mexico. If so, my suggestion is that ... | |
| legal entry requirements | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I have looked everywhere and can not find this info anywhere. My question - an American ... A: Not sure I understand your question.. "will he be allowed entry or will he need something special or ... | |
| Car purchase in PV vs taking it from the US | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I bought a condo in PV in March of 2008. I have my FM3. I am trying to determine if I can buy a 2008 ... A: Dina. Always check my site to obtain information that I believe will be useful to your day to day ... | |
| Is it safe to travel to the Yucatan | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: Boy I bet Jeff's sorry he asked you a question. Seems like you don't care for the U.S. Mario I ... A: Please stay in the US. If this makes you feel safer, enjoy life, be happy. In order to make lifetime ... | |
| general travel saftey to and from the Ensenada area | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I am wonddering abou the most up to date travel saftey concers in and around the Ensenada area. I am ... A: Welcome to share this information with whomever you deem necessary. If your group is large enough ... | |
| safety driving in Gto and Mich. | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: Hola y gracias I want to drive down to Guanajuato from Calif. with my family in January. Toll roads, ... A: My son, due to academic reasons is living in the States now. Had NEVER in my life being so concerned ... | |
| cancel car permits | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: My question is somewhat complicated but I will try to give you all the info. as briefly as poss. I ... A: This is a technical question for someone within the Mexican Foreign Service. Please write to Mr. ... | |
| Dual Nationality | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: Both my parent are of Mexican descent.My mother was born in Mexico and my fathers parents were born ... A: This is a legal question, something that only an authorized Mexican consul or Foreign Relations ... | |
| S.L. Potosi bribery police | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: We used the toll road from Juarez as far as we could go (heading to D.F. and had to get onto libre. ... A: Please check out this link http://www.wanttoknow.info/corruptiongovernmentmilitary also THIS ... | |
| Working In Mexico as Welding Inspector | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: First of all I would like to thank you for making yourself available for my question. Gracias. My ... A: Someone named Dora wrote a similar question. This information may assist you, as I am sure it did in ... | |
| Gambling in Mexico Poker games | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: Is it legal to gamble at poker in Mexico or does one have to have a license to have a poker gambling ... A: Yes, you can legally gamble in Mexico in one of the many casinos that we now have in this country. ... | |
| Structural Welders in Mexico | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I'm a female structural welder in Florida in the U.S. on heavy industrial ... A: I am happy to hear your input. Have a loong list of people who consult here, a completely free of ... | |
| Taxi rides in Mexico | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I are traveling to San Carlos, Mexico in July and are flying into the Hermosillo ... A: I am in Mexico City. Try this site for the Hermosillo airport: ... | |
| A question of history | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I just read your on-line profile. Outstanding! This is probably not the type of question you ... A: Please enter my site www.securitycornermexico.com For the last 7 years I've volunteered my time, ... | |
| Travel | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I am considering studying in Oxaca for a month, and have friends in Toluca. Is this drive realistic ... A: Please visit this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_divisions_of_Mexico At the bottom ... | |
| moving from Phoenix AZ to La Paz Mexico | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I need a map and how many miles or hours will it take us to get there from Boarder down to La ... A: My suggestion is that the MORE you read in anticipation to your trip, the better. Please try this ... | |
| pick up trucks | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: what can you tell me about it A: It's best to get the OFFICIAL answer always, rather than speculate on an issue like this.Choose your ... | |
| bring things into mexico | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I am moving into Mexico on a FMT visa and plan to get my FM 3 later. I know what is allowed to come ... A: My area of expertise is Public Safety, Personal Protection, Security. This question pertains to the ... | |
| convicted felon | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: Can a convicted felon get into Mexico if he has a passport? Last year my friend tried to get into ... A: Debbie. Mexico, US and Canada have agreements in cases like this. Not sure if your friend will be ... | |
| san miguel mexico | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking of traveling here and am concerned about getting sick on the water. Are you familiar ... A: Lori. This and more by visiting: www.securitycornermexico.com Please copy and PASTE Washington ... | |
| car travel from mexico city to zihuatenjo | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: we are thinking of renting a car in mexico city and driving to zihuat and north. we have heard it ... A: Please become FAMILIAR with all contents of my Website at www.SecurityCornerMexico.com If ... | |
| Rosarito | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: I am thinking of purchasing a house in Rosarito, and I would like to know the crime rate and ... A: Please take your time to go over this complete article that I finished updating this morning. State ... | |
| driving to mexico | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are spending four months in Guadalajara, where he will take a semester of school. ... A: Please visit my site at: www.securitycornermexico.com Proceed to visit these pages, in priority ... | |
| renewal of a mexican driver license | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: how can i renewal a mexican driver license from texas A: To the best of my knowledge - at least in Mexico City - you must be physically present to request ... | |
| Safety of travelling by bus through Mexico | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: I am returning to Guatemala this summer, but I would really love to see Mexico as well. I am ... A: Bus is my favorite mode of travel in Mexico. Just like in the US and other countries, you must ... | |
| drivers license age | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: at what age when you are a Mexican citizen are you able to obtain your drivers license? A: Sixteen..with parents' permission, consent. All pertinent information from Mexico City ... | |
| crime in Puerto Escondido | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I am considering moving to P.E. in the near future with 2 kids. I am a single mom with sole custody ... A: Hope this information is USEFUL. If so, please recommend us. Try this Site, ... | |
| Moving to Puerto Vallarta from the US | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: I just go back from a week's vacation in PV and I fell in love with it. I was if you would be able ... A: Moving to Puerto Vallarta While every destination in Mexico has something to offer the visitor, ... | |
| driving to guadalajara from missouri | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: Do you know what hours the permit offices are open at the laredo crossing? We will be crossing ... A: According to a 24-hour Mexican Customs information service at Mexico City airport (tel. no. ... | |
| pulling an rv | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: Not sure if this is in your domain or not but here goes. I would like to know what the rules, laws ... A: Each city, state has its local laws. To make sure you have the right answer in Guadalajara, try ... | |
| scooters/mopeds | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: Could you tell me the regulations regarding renting or owning a scooter or moped in Mexico. I want ... A: Life is a LEARNING process. Wished one day I could be as fluent in English as I've intended all my ... | |
| tel nor | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: (Puesta del Sol). we have been trying to get internet. Baja Wireless took our money but no service. ... A: I am in Mexico City and a little distant from Rosarito, though I know the area quite well. Despite ... | |
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