We're homeowners in Mexico and renters in the US. It's allowed us to live the best of both worlds for 20 years.

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We enjoy spending part of our year in Mexico.

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Trump's tariffs will make it hard for automakers — including Tesla — to set up shop in Mexico

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A billboard welcoming Tesla to the Mexican state of Nuevo León, which was set to host Tesla's gigafactory.

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Could Mexican pulque be the next tequila or mezcal?

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Pulque is the oldest ancestor of two of Mexico's most popular alcoholic drinks, tequila and mezcal.

Mojitos and an MRI: Meet the Americans who are getting health screenings on vacation

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A woman smiles with a tropical drink and an MRI scan in the back.

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When Josef Woodman's shoulder gave out in 2012 — strained from chopping firewood on his farm outside Chapel Hill, North Carolina — he said he was quoted between $2,400 and $3,200 for an MRI at Duke University Hospital.

We left the US and moved to Mexico when I got pregnant 4 years ago. It's more affordable and our family is thriving.

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View from coast of Puerto Vallarta that shows many buildings up mountains and a rocky coastline along blue waters
Puerto Vallarta is a popular spot for tourists.

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A retired boomer splits his time between Nebraska and Mexico. He says life is affordable in Puerto Vallarta and there's a lively LGBTQ+ community.

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Bill MacKenzie, 67, (left), lives between Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and Omaha, Nebraska with his husband Darin Templeton.

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Mexico's drought is so severe you can see the effects from space

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A cow is stuck in the mud of the dry bed with dead trees in teh background and small pools of water
Mexico is experiencing its most widespread drought in over a decade.

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We built our vacation home in Tulum for $350,000. I'm glad we invested in the market early, but there are issues with basic infrastructure.

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Three story vacation house in Tulum
The project took a year and a half to complete, but the couple were "super happy" with the results.

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Ancient Mexican Child Sacrifice Linked to Elite Inbreeding

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I've visited Cabo many times. One change to my travel plans made my last trip the best yet.

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I rented a car on my recent trip to Cabo and explored some beautiful nearby towns.

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