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america is a scam

‘America is a scam’: Lessons from Americans who left

Many expats say America is a scam once they see how other countries handle health care, time off, pricing, and daily costs. Here’s the data...
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Why is there so much trash in Mexican streets

Why is there so much trash in Mexican streets?

Why is there so much trash in Mexican streets? We unpack policy, budgets, poor infrastructure, uneven education, and eroded pride that keep corners dirty.
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Mexico Police Extortion Tourists

How Cops in Mexico Take Advantage of ‘Tourist Brain’ With Extortion

Uncover the unsettling truth about Mexico police extortion of tourists and how they exploit visitors during their stay.
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earthquake alerts mexico

Where Mexico’s earthquake sirens stop — and how phones will try to fill the quiet

We mapped how far the sirens really reach outside the capital, why false alarms happen, and what apps can and can’t promise.
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Why your neighbor’s tinaco is the real water policy

Know the tinaco: Mexico’s only real water policy

Rooftop tinacos aren’t quirks. They’re Mexico’s real water policy—pressure buffers, outage insurance, and a hidden household bill. Here’s how the system works.
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Mexico’s DIY health system

Mexico’s DIY Health System: How WhatsApp doctors, pharmacy clinics, and low-cost labs really work

A ground-truth guide to Mexico’s “do-it-yourself” health network: pharmacy clinics, WhatsApp and teleconsults, neighborhood labs, and generics. What people pay, what’s regulated, and where it...
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Is Puerto Vallarta living its last generation as a top destination

Is Puerto Vallarta living its last generation as a top destination?

Is Puerto Vallarta living its last generation as a top destination or can it pivot to what younger travelers want—local, ethical, experience-rich travel that leaves...
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Eat your way across Mexico one traditional dish per state

Eat your way across Mexico with one traditional dish per state

Travel Mexico through its kitchens. Discover the most traditional dish in every Mexican state with context, origins, and tips on ordering like a local.
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ghost subdivisions in Mexico

Ghost subdivisions in Mexico and the price of distance

Ghost subdivisions in Mexico grew from mass housing built far from jobs and services. Government now plans to recover hundreds of thousands of homes.
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beach chairs

Beach chair ownership in Mexico is not what you think

Beach chair ownership in Mexico rests on public beaches and federal concessions. The law guarantees free access and fines blockades measured in UMAs.
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Inside the secret economy of Oxxo parking lots

Inside the secret economy of Oxxo parking lots

Mexico’s corner stores host a hidden marketplace by day and night. We map the secret economy of Oxxo parking lots from parking helpers to after-dark...
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