I moved to Mexico by myself without knowing the language. Here are 5 things I'd tell someone making an international move.

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Brittany Vargas exploring Monte Alban after making her move to Oaxaca City, Mexico
Brittany Vargas exploring Monte Alban after making her move to Oaxaca City, Mexico.

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Mexico is trying to be best new trade buddies with both the US and China — but it might not be able to handle the pressure

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President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador shaking hands while standing in front of an American flag.
President Joe Biden and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico shake hands during a welcome ceremony at the 2023 North American Leaders' Summit.

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They started out as pioneering hip-hop moguls. They wound up running a drug empire.

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A collage featuring Jimmy and Mario Rosemond as well as other people mentioned in the story
Mario Rosemond (center top) and his brother Jimmy (second from left) clawed their way from the streets of Brooklyn to the top of the music industry.

Texas Gov. Abbott doesn't want to remove his 1,000-foot Rio Grande barrier full of metal blades unless the Supreme Court tells him to

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The 1,000-foot barrier has a variety of features intended to deter migrants, including serrated blades similar to saws.

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The US just imported its smallest share of Chinese goods in 17 years — and the big winners are Mexico and Vietnam

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Glass baubles are seen decorated with Textil glitter on December 4, 2021 in Mexico City, Mexico.
Mexico is a key beneficiary of the shift in US supply chains away from China.

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Lasers revealed 6 ancient civilizations that were hiding in plain sight

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LiDAR captured the ruins of a civilization in the Brazilian Amazon.
Lidar captured the ruins of a civilization in the Brazilian Amazon.

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AOC slams Ron DeSantis over his desire to send US special forces to Mexico to combat drug cartels: 'So reckless that it's difficult to even capture'

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York.

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We transformed a van into a luxe home inspired by Tulum architecture. Now, we're going to use what we learned to build a tiny-home village in Mexico.

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On the right, there is a converted van with maple dark wood furnishings, cement walls, and burlap touches. On the left is a short of the bathroom, with the same material scheme, matte black appliances, and a shower
Left: a look at the van from inside. Right: the bathroom from the rear door.

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2 charts that show how Mexico overtook China as America's top global trade buddy

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics, Economy
President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador shaking hands while standing in front of an American flag.
U.S. President Joe Biden and President of Mexico Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

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Mexico replaced China as America's top trade buddy — and it shows how the global economy is rapidly transforming

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President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador shaking hands while standing in front of an American flag.
President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

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