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07/07/2026

Roxanne Rosenblatt, a longtime Cabo Tomato, passed away July 6 after a long battle with cancer. Tragically she passed on her husband Norman’s birthday, and 47 years to the day that they met. A professional actor before moving to Cabo, she is well remembered for starring roles in the Los Barriles Shakespeare Festival for many years.
She and Norm retired to Ajijic on Lake Chapala near Guadalajara some years ago, but she always kept in touch with her Cabo girlfriends.
If you have a special memory with Roxanne, please post it here as a virtual celebration of her life.

04/07/2026

Red Cross fundraiser event with the US Consul General Christopher Teal of the US Consulate in Tijuana, his wife Lilia Peji, Los Cabos US Consular Agent Maribel Silva-McLaughlin. and Nohemi Romero, liason of the Expat community to the municipal government of Los Cabos July 3, 2026.

02/06/2026

Protect your home or Condo now! YES you can insure your condo even if your HOA does not insure the buildings! Contact me [email protected]

Two areas with a high risk of tropical development could become the first named storms of the eastern Pacific hurricane season, while forecasters warn of an active year fueled by El Niño.

19/05/2026

E-Cigarettes are Illegal in Mexico.

As of January 16, 2026, a strict prohibition regarding va**ng devices (e-cigarettes) has gone into effect.

It is essential to keep the following points in mind:

🚫 Import Ban

Bringing va**ng devices into the country is strictly prohibited, even for personal use. Under current Mexican law, this is now classified as illegal importation.

⚠️ Customs Consequences

While the law provides for severe penalties in extreme cases, the current reports for tourists and residents entering through airports include:

Immediate confiscation of the device and its accessories.
Administrative fines typically ranging from $50 to $500 USD (or more, depending on the authority's discretion).
Significant delays during your arrival process.
💡 Safety Recommendations

To avoid costly fines or uncomfortable situations with customs authorities:

Do not attempt to bring new or used va**ng devices on your international trips to Mexico.
If you are already in the country with a device, we strongly suggest keeping its use strictly private and avoiding carrying it in airport areas or public spaces.
Do not risk your peace of mind over these items; authorities are systematically conducting seizures at all points of entry.

23/04/2026

14/04/2026

New prices for the Toll Road Los Cabos

13/04/2026

Important Talk of the Town: Labor Legal Relations ⚖️

Dear Foreign Residents,

We invite you to our next "Talk of the Town" meeting to discuss Employee Labor Legal Relations. This session is essential for understanding local regulations and ensuring a fair and legal relationship with your employees.

📅 Date: April 22nd, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:30 A.M.
📍 Location: To be confirmed (TBC)

RSVP REQUIRED:
Please confirm your attendance via WhatsApp at +52 624 171 2843 or email at [email protected].

I look forward to seeing you there!

Nohemí Romero Guzmán
Municipal Coordinator of Attention to Foreign Residents

08/04/2026

Most U.S. citizens 18 years and older are eligible to vote absentee from abroad.

03/03/2026

Why we celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Mexico

The “San Patricios” were largely Irish natives who defected from the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War