Mexico Newcomers

08/26/2026

🚨 CIUDADANO | ¿YA TAMBIÉN EL CENTRO HSITÓRICO ES ESPACIO PUBLICITARIO? 📱🤡

🔴 VÍA INBOX: “Yo entiendo que este gobierno anda hambreado y ávido de hacer negocio, pero que ahora hasta permitan poner publicidad de empresas encima de los registros en pleno Centro Histórico, ya me parece un descaro.

🔴 “Esto está en la esquina de Hidalgo y Canal, una de las zonas más céntricas y transitadas de San Miguel de Allende. Y ahí están los pegotes, como si el Centro Histórico fuera tablero de anuncios.

🔴"Y claro, a mí me queda la duda: ¿quién autorizó esa publicidad? ¿cuánto pagó y a dónde fue ese dinero? Porque conociendo cómo se manejan las cosas en el gobierno del Trejo, cuesta trabajo creer que alguien pueda utilizar el espacio público para anunciarse nomás porque sí.

🔴 “Sabemos que este gobierno es de pura calcomanía: pegar, aparenta y mucho hacer como que hacen… pero esto ya parece literal, como los camiones que solo cubren con calcomanías que ya se les descarapelaron 😂

🔴 “Una cosa es traer un gobierno de a mentiras y otra convertir el Centro Histórico en un falso promocional, como este gobierno fallido”: Ciudadano

08/26/2026

08/23/2026

Do You Really Need the Mexico Relocation Guide?

No. You do not need a Mexico relocation guide to move to Mexico. Thousands of people successfully make the move every year by doing the research and handling the process themselves.

The better question is whether doing everything yourself is worth the time, research, uncertainty, and frustration involved.

Moving to Mexico Without a Mexico Relocation Guide

A DIY move can save you the cost of hiring a professional Mexico relocation guide. It may be the right choice if you are organized, comfortable researching unfamiliar procedures, and willing to navigate Mexican bureaucracy yourself.

You will need to be prepared to:

- Research current Mexican consulate and immigration requirements.
- Understand the procedures of Mexico's Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM).
- Schedule appointments and keep track of documentation and deadlines.
- Communicate with landlords, government offices, utility companies, and other local providers.
- Deal with unexpected delays or changes in procedures.
- Verify information yourself rather than relying on advice from other expats.

Translation apps can make communication easier, but they do not eliminate the challenges of navigating an unfamiliar system.

When Is a Mexico Relocation Guide Worth It?

A Mexico relocation guide can make sense when your priority is reducing the amount of time, research, and uncertainty involved in moving.

Professional local assistance can help you understand what needs to happen, in what order, and where to go. It can also help you avoid common mistakes and connect with reputable local providers.

A Mexico relocation guide may be particularly useful if:

- You speak little or no Spanish.
- You have a tight timeline for moving.
- You need help navigating INM procedures after arriving in Mexico.
- You are searching for housing and are unfamiliar with the local rental process.
- You are moving with pets or bringing a vehicle.
- You are buying property and need reliable local professionals.
- You simply do not want to spend dozens of hours researching every detail yourself.

The important distinction is that a good Mexico relocation guide should make the process easier. It should not promise to eliminate Mexican bureaucracy or guarantee outcomes that are outside anyone's control.

You Don't Have to Choose One or the Other

For many people, the smartest approach is a combination of DIY research and targeted professional assistance.

For example, you might handle your initial residency application through a Mexican consulate yourself, then use a local service in Mexico for the steps that require local knowledge or in-person assistance.

That approach lets you stay in control while paying for help where it actually provides value.

How Mexico Newcomers Fits In

At Mexico Newcomers, we do not believe everyone needs an expensive, all-inclusive Mexico relocation guide.

Our approach is straightforward: give you the information, tools, and local assistance you actually need to make your move successfully.

You can handle the things you're comfortable doing yourself. When you need local knowledge, practical assistance, or someone who understands how the process works on the ground in Mexico, that's where we come in.

Do it yourself where it makes sense. Get professional help where it saves you time, money, and unnecessary headaches.

Explore Mexico Newcomers services to see which level of assistance is right for you.

We secure your consulate appointment, prepare every document, and guide you through the Mexican residency process — end to end. Trusted by 1,200+ expats.

08/23/2026

THE EX-RAILWAY STATION WAS SOLD TO AN INDIVIDUAL SINCE 2006
🚂 The entity in charge of liquidating the property was the federal company BANOBRAS.

, GTO., THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026. - What is happening on the land of the former Railway Station in San Miguel de Allende?

Since February 17, 2026, the Mayor of San Miguel de Allende, Mauricio Trejo, has reported that a judge ordered the eviction of this area where the CrossFit gym was located, stating that the dispute had been ongoing for years and that the gym would have to be removed, but they would seek to have the gym continue to rent or move to a different location.

After this report by Mayor Mauricio Trejo, it seems that the only affected area was the gym, which the municipal government was developing for public use, and the citizens were left very quiet.

This week, August 18, 2026, neighbors from the former Railway Station gathered to state that they are afraid of a eviction of their homes due to the alleged appearance of a person they had a conflict with, asking for explanations about "who was it?"

Apparently, the owners who won the lawsuit intend to build a perimeter wall to prevent access to the former station.

After this information, it was officially reported that it is a matter of property between individuals, derived from an operation carried out almost 20 years ago and unrelated to the current Municipal Administration of San Miguel de Allende 2024-2027.

The history of the property dates back to 1896, when the former National Railway Company of Mexico granted the right to use and annexes over an area of 11,151.5 square meters of the then-called "Hacienda de Tirado."

Later, after the dissolution of Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México in 2001, the bank BANOBRAS (National Bank of Works and Services Public) was designated as the liquidator of the person or legal entity designated to represent, manage, and conclude the operations of the company, entity or organization, namely the Railway Station.

On July 17, 2006, it was determined that the disincorporation of the property from the public domain regime of the Federation for its subsequent alienation, that is, transferring the property of a good or right to another person.
On November 29, 2006, BANOBRAS, as the liquidator of Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México, sold an area of 11,151.5 square meters in San Miguel de Allende to a private individual.

This is not a recent sale, nor is it a property sold by the Municipal Government of San Miguel de Allende 2024-2027.

Therefore, regarding the ownership of land located in the area of the former Railway Station, the Municipal Government states:

The transfer of property was documented in 2006, and any controversy regarding the property or possession corresponds to a matter between private individuals that must be resolved through the appropriate legal channels.

The property sale: the sale to a private individual occurred from 2006 and was carried out by BANOBRAS as the liquidator of Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México.

Public use: different municipal administrations, starting from at least 2012, have carried out interventions, activities, or public uses in the area.

Regarding the "litigation" by the City Council, it was filed in 2022, defended itself legally, exhausted all means of appeal, and is currently facing the fulfillment of a final court ruling.

Consequently, the Municipal Government did not sell the property, did not generate the transfer of property, and is not facing the appearance of a "new owner." Private property has documentary records dating back to 2006, and the current situation stems from the ex*****on of a judicial procedure initiated in 2022.

Any controversy regarding the property or possession corresponding to a matter between private individuals must be resolved through the appropriate legal channels.

🚂 HISTORICAL FACTS

It has a record with INAH number: 110030010117, and the inauguration of the San Miguel de Allende Railway Station was in 1898, serving passenger and freight trains.

The line was built on the Mexico-Laredo main line of the Mexican National Railway. The construction work of the line was carried out by the National Construction Company, which later consolidated into the Compañía del Camino de Fierro Nacional Mexicano. The service between Mexico and Laredo de Tamaulipas was inaugurated in November 1888.

08/23/2026

.- 💸🍽️ 🔴 FINES OF UP TO $3 MILLION PESOS TO WHOEVER INCLUDES THE PROBATION IN THE BILL OR FORCES YOU TO PAY IT.

🔴 If you've ever been taken to the terminal and kindly asked: “with 15 or 20% of the bill?”, as if the zero had been eliminated from math... 👀😂, be careful with this.

🔴 The reminds you that the tip in Mexico is NOT OBLIGATORY and restaurants, bars or cafes cannot impose it, include it in the bill or force you to pay it. Establishments that commit these practices can face million-dollar fines.

So the next time they give you a "how come without a tip?" look, you can remind them that the tip is voluntary: it is earned with the service, not charged as if it were another tax. 😂💳

And yes, leave a tip when they serve you well... but because you want to, not because the terminal has already decided for you. 😎



CHECK THIS NOTE. https://heraldodemexico.com.mx/economia/2026/8/22/profeco-multara-con-casi-millones-de-pesos-restaurantes-bares-cafeterias-que-te-obliguen-dar-propina-874208.html?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0fe3q8nz&fbclid=IwY2xjawT3RcZwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUQ1am9lc0tTNzQzTjA4VzlzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeCXjLNTzW1PwjNNaIjqyRwKpULDKhq3v3wqhQf0W2f-O8WKwAoiQ8fn5iIlw_aem_Mt8nCEkOS5jLhp5KyrURWw

.- 💸🍽️ 🔴 MULTAS DE HASTA $3 MILLONES DE PESOS A QUIEN TE INCLUYA LA PROPINA EN LA CUENTA O TE OBLIGUE A PAGARLA .

🔴 Si alguna vez te llevaron la terminal y muy amablemente te preguntaron: “¿con el 15 o con el 20% de propina?”, como si el cero hubiera sido eliminado de las matemáticas… 👀😂, ojo con esto.

🔴 La recuerda que la propina en México NO ES OBLIGATORIA y restaurantes, bares o cafeterías no pueden imponerla, incluirla a fuerza en la cuenta ni condicionarte el servicio. Los establecimientos que incurran en estas prácticas pueden enfrentar multas millonarias.

Así que la próxima vez que te pongan cara de “¿cómo que sin propina?”, puedes recordarles que la propina es voluntaria: se gana con el servicio, no se cobra como si fuera otro impuesto. 😂💳

Y sí, deja propina cuando te atiendan bien… pero porque tú quieres, no porque la terminal ya decidió por ti. 😎



CHECA ESTA NOTA. https://heraldodemexico.com.mx/economia/2026/8/22/profeco-multara-con-casi-millones-de-pesos-restaurantes-bares-cafeterias-que-te-obliguen-dar-propina-874208.html?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0fe3q8nz&fbclid=IwY2xjawT3RcZwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUQ1am9lc0tTNzQzTjA4VzlzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeCXjLNTzW1PwjNNaIjqyRwKpULDKhq3v3wqhQf0W2f-O8WKwAoiQ8fn5iIlw_aem_Mt8nCEkOS5jLhp5KyrURWw

08/21/2026

If you're planning a trip to Mexico, sending money to family there, or just retired somewhere on a fixed dollar income, your money buys less than it did a year ago. The peso hit 16.95 to the dollar this week, its strongest level since June 2024, up about 6 percent since January.

Here's the part that undercuts the usual narrative: this wasn't driven by anything Mexico did. It happened because of a new US Treasury bond buyback plan that weakened the dollar broadly. Mexico's currency didn't get stronger because Mexico's economy suddenly outperformed. It got stronger partly because US policy moved the dollar, and Mexico's fundamentals held up well enough to benefit from that shift instead of getting dragged down by it.

Your dollar buys about 6 percent less in Mexico than it did in January, and US policy is a big part of why. Has that changed anything for your own plans?