The universal health card is real, free, and not available to you yet. Here’s what it covers, what IMSS voluntary enrollment costs in 2026, and why public care in Mexico is a stabilization plan, not a treatment plan. [ Read More... ]
Private care in Mexico is excellent and cheap. The public system is in a documented medication crisis. There is no meaningful malpractice deterrent. Hospice and palliative care barely exist outside major cities. Here’s what you’re actually dealing with. [ Read More... ]
Hundreds of Americans have built homes on rented or ejido land in Baja and lost everything. Here’s why it happens, what the law actually says, and the one scenario where it might make sense anyway. [ Read More... ]
Mexico estate planning for foreign property owners: what a Mexican will covers, what your fideicomiso actually controls, what happens when you die without either, and why the whole thing is a theatrical performance you still have to do. [ Read More... ]
Mexican tax residency for Americans in Baja, explained: the Article 9 framework, the US-Mexico treaty, and what the law actually says. Get personalized advice from a Mexican tax professional for your situation. [ Read More... ]
Thousands of permanent residents drive U.S.-plated cars in Baja every day. It’s technically illegal — and also legally ambiguous. Here’s the honest breakdown, plus what to keep in your glove box. [ Read More... ]
Understanding how, when, and why to tip correctly in Baja California is about more than just money — it’s about respecting the local community. [ Read More... ]
