RFC and CURP in Mexico — the Two Numbers Every Expat Needs First
Two codes unlock banking, work, and renting in Mexico. Learn what RFC and CURP are, who needs them, and how...
June 1, 2026Section
Mexico News in English
Mexico news in English from The Rio Times — politics, economy, trade, energy and culture.
Cost of Living in Mexico for Expats: 2026 City Guide
Mexico City rents run 2–3× more than Mérida or Oaxaca. See what expats actually spend on housing, food, and healthcare...
June 1, 2026
Banking in Mexico for Expats: Open an Account (2026)
A 2026 walkthrough of banking in Mexico for expats: which documents you need, how to choose a bank, opening an...
June 1, 2026
Healthcare in Mexico for Expats: IMSS and Private (2026)
A 2026 guide to healthcare in Mexico for expats: how public IMSS coverage, private insurance and pay-as-you-go care compare, and...
June 1, 2026
Mexico and U.S. Wrap Up First Formal Round of North American Trade Pact Review
Mexico's Economy Ministry and the Office of the US Trade Representative wrapped up the first formal round of talks toward...
June 1, 2026
Expats in Mexico 2026: The Complete Living Guide
A complete 2026 guide for expats in Mexico: visas and residency, the CURP and RFC, cost of living, housing, healthcare,...
June 1, 2026 Mexico’s 183-Day Tax-Residency Rule: What Expats Must Know
Mexico's SAT is cross-referencing migration and tax data to enforce the 183-day rule. Foreigners earning in dollars face scrutiny on...
June 1, 2026
Sheinbaum Turns to Multilateral Banks to Fund Mexico’s Growth Push
The government has set out a strategy of collaboration with international financial institutions to strengthen growth, fund strategic
June 1, 2026
Pemex Logged 1,490 Spills and Leaks Since Late 2024, Records Show
Mexico's state oil company recorded nearly 1,500 spills and leaks in the first 18 months of President Claudia Sheinbaum's term
June 1, 2026