📣Que Paso

🏅 It’s a GOLD for Mexico in the Paralympics! Watch the moment Gloria Zarza Guadarrama took gold in the Women's Shot Put F54. Watch her winning moment!

🐢 Turtle heist foiled! Two suspects in La Paz were arrested after being caught red-handed trying to steal a live sea turtle. So not cool.

✈️ Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) plans to invest MX$52 billion to upgrade 12 Mexican airports. See if your local airport made the list.

🚀 Mexico's Space Law is on the launchpad, awaiting Senate review. The law aims to attract foreign investment, encourage partnerships between international players and Mexican companies, and cement Mexico’s place in the global space sector.

🚫 If you're planning to celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Cuajimalpa, say adios to alcohol sales and consumption in bars, restaurants, and stores from September 15-16. 

💸 Mexico sees its largest portfolio investment outflow since 2021, with over $8 billion exiting in the second quarter of 2024.

🍎Your Health Pulse

Health Insurance for Expat Families in Mexico

Medical costs are rising…especially in Mexico. Should you have a medical emergency without international health insurance, you’ll have to pay for your treatment entirely on your own.

If you have an emergency without health insurance and you want to go to a private hospital, expect to pay a deposit of at least 20,000 – 30,000 pesos before you even start being treated.

Now, imagine if multiple family members needed medical care.

Instead of covering the costs of one individual’s medical care, you must cover the costs for your spouse and dependents. This is why health insurance for expat families in Mexico is critical.

🏠 Real Estate Roundup

Home Seizure Law: What Every Property Owner Needs to Know

A 2019 law gives Mexican authorities broad power to seize properties suspected of having ties to criminal activities. Known as the Ley Nacional de Extinción de Dominio, it allows a judge to immediately confiscate any property linked to illicit transactions or activities — whether due to past ownership OR current use.

Understanding this law is crucial for expat homeowners and investors to avoid unexpected legal trouble. Want to protect your investment?

🇲🇽 Viva Mexico!

Chile en Nogada: Nuns, Lovers, & Legends

Mexico's captivating allure lies in its rich tapestry of layers, contradictions, and complexities. It's no wonder that the iconic chile en nogada, a dish as intricate as the country itself, boasts an origin story equally layered.

According to local legend, this dish was created in Puebla by the Clarisas nuns of the Santa Monica Convent in 1821 as a tribute to Agustín Iturbide when he returned after signing the independence of Mexico in Córdoba (Veracruz state).

The Clarisas nuns, inspired by patriotic spirit, wanted the dish to represent the three colors of the new Mexican flag: green (independence), white (religion), and red (union).

Tasked with creating a dessert for Iturbide, they made a dish that fused sweet and savory flavors with more than 25 ingredients.

Another story, told by Mexican writer and diplomat Artemio de Valle-Arizpe, presents a different version. In this tale, the dish was invented by three girls in love who commended themselves to San Pascual Bailón – Patron of cooks – to come up with a dish to celebrate the return of their three boyfriends from the Independence war.

The dish may have evolved from different family or local recipes, as there's no trace of chiles en nogada in any book, official document, or nuns' cookbook from the viceregal period.

Regardless of the exact origin story, the dish relies on seasonal ingredients that reach their peak just once a year, including poblano chiles, ripe walnuts, the sweet-and-crunchy panochera apple, sweet-milk pear, and the small, hard criollo peach. These ingredients are sourced from the region between Huejotzingo and Calpan, two towns close to Puebla city.

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🎉 Vamos! Can’t Miss Events

⛰️ Reto al Tepozteco – September 8, Tepoztlán
This 485-year-old festival held annually on September 8, merges pre-Hispanic, religious, and cosmological traditions and commemorates the baptism of Tepoztecatl, the local ruler, by Dominican friars in 1538. Through a dramatic reenactment, complete with processions and offerings, the festival brings to life the story of Tepoztecatl's conversion to Christianity, offering a fascinating window into Mexico's rich cultural heritage. Check it out here.

📚 Hay Festival Querétaro: September 5-8
Hay Festival is back and it's the cultural event of the season you simply can't miss. Picture this: Thought leaders from 22 countries, captivating discussions, and a chance to rub shoulders with creatives from every corner of the globe. Get more info here.

🍹 Pulque and Mezcal Gastronomic Festival – September 14-15, CDMX
Immerse yourself in Mexico’s culinary heritage with 70 varieties of pulque (think fig, pineapple, coconut) and 150 types of mezcal. Indulge in delicious Mexican classics like tacos de pastor negro, gorditas, and chilaquiles, and discover the flavors of these iconic pre-Hispanic beverages. Click here for more info.

🐎 Mexicanísimo 2024 Equestrian Show – September 13, Querétaro
Step into 500 years of Mexican history at Hacienda El Salitre! This family-friendly equestrian show takes you from the pre-Hispanic era — through the Conquest, Colonial period, Independence, and the Revolution leading up to modern-day Mexico — celebrating the nation's rich cultural tapestry with stunning performances. Get more info here.

💡 Say It in Spanish

You’ve just asked for a glass of water at a restaurant because you're not looking to splurge on the fancy bottled stuff. And, you don’t want to offend anyone by asking if the water’s swimming with… bacteria. 😅 But you do want to make sure it’s suitable for drinking!

So, keep it classy with these quick phrases:

• ¿Es segura para beber el agua? Is the water safe to drink?

• ¿El agua está filtrada? Is the water filtered?

• ¿El agua es del garrafón? Is the water from the jug?

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