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Mexico
Mexico is a country on the southern tip of North America. Not to be confused with the US State of New Mexico, it is home of ancient Aztec and Maya civilizations. Also known for Tequila, Mariachis, Cancun and Los Cabos, this is the place to ask anything related to Mexico.
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Does Mexico have extradition laws?
Extradition from Mexico for child support would not happen as there is no treaty governing that with any country.
How many Murders to date in Ciudad Juarez in 2008?
The local Juarez media has reported up to Dec 2 of 2008 1401 people killed in Cd. Juarez.
Yes. There are 120 million of them living in the country of Mexico, and over 36 million of Americans who can trace their ancestry to Mexico (i.e. Mexican-Americans) living in the United States.
Where was the city of Tenochtitlan built?
Before Tenochtitlan was founded, the Aztecs were a nomadic people whose religion stated that whenever they saw a golden eagle, perched atop a cactus and devouring a snake, they had to settle and build a 'great city'. They found such sign in a swampy, small island in Lake Texcoco. This prophecy was immortalized in the Mexican coat of arms.
Now, not deterred by the unfavourable terrain, they set about building their city, using the chinampa system (misnamed as "floating gardens") for agriculture and to dry and expand the island. Basically, such system requires building levees and then filling the reclaimed land with soil. Such system was also implemented - faster and with better technology, of course - by the Dutch people to reclaim land from the sea.
The wandering "Aztec" tribe saw a vision of an eagle on a cactus, and this was foretold to them that this sign would signal the place where they should settle and build their city on a "promised land".
Do the leaders of Mexico follow the constitution?
Most of them do at the federal level, however at the state and local governments corruption is still found.
Overall, Mexico is quite dangerous for American/European standards, but it is much safer than most of the third world. Also, crime is limited to regions that are ports of entry and distribution of drugs into the United States.
The best way to measure how dangerous a region is, is the homicide rate, or intentional homicides per 100,000 inhabitants. While the US has an overall rate of 3.9, Mexico has a rate of 15.7, which puts Mexico as safer than say, Brazil (24.6) or South Africa (33), but more dangerous that either Costa Rica (10) or Russia (9.5).
Even then, crime is not homogeneous. Some regions within Mexico are extremely dangerous, such as the southern state of Guerrero, with a homicide rate of 67; its most important city, the beachside resort of Acapulco, has a homicide rate of 104.73, setting this region as equally as dangerous as say, ISIS-infested countries.
On the other hand, there are places safer than most of the developing world, such as say, Aguascalientes or Yucatan (3 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants).
A foreigner who marries a Mexican doesn't automatically get Mexican nationality, but they can apply for Mexican nationality after only 2 years instead of waiting longer. For example, a foreigner (not married to a Mexican) who applies for Mexican nationality on the basis of Mexican residence has to wait 5 years.
Who was the president of Mexico in 1993?
Ernesto Zedillo held the presidential seat in Mexico from December 1, 1994 until November 20, 2000. His successor, Vicente Fox, became president of Mexico from December 1, 2000 until November 30, 2006.
How many kidnappings in Mexico each day?
A report reveals that 72 children were kidnapped each day in Mexico in 2012.
How can you find out if someone is married in Mexico?
The county (or city) they were married in website (court records) would have that information but not all cities or towns have websites. In that case you would have to pay an investigator in that town to physically go to the courthouse and search the records.
Is a passport required for a child to go to Mexico?
Beginning in June 2009, a passport or alternative document such as a "passport card" will be required for travel by land and sea, but special provisions will be made to allow school or other organized groups of children ages 18 and under who are US or Canadian citizens to enter the US with proof of citizenship alone.
In order to prevent international child abductions, minors traveling without their parents, or with only one parent, may be asked to present proof that they have their parents' authorization for travel. * A minor traveling unaccompanied by his or her parents must carry a notarized letter signed by the parents authorizing the travel. * If only one parent is traveling with the child, they may be asked to show either documents proving they have sole legal custody of the child, or a notarized letter from the other parent authorizing the child to travel outside the country of origin. To see the requirements and obtain the forms to get your child a passport, please see this government website:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html
Which U.S. president refused to recognize General Huerta as the leader of Mexico during the revolution
How do you get a visa to Mexico?
To obtain a visa to enter the US would require different requirements based on the type of visa you're looking to receive. To find the exact requirements for visit, study, work, and immigration visas you can visit the State Travel website that is government operated.
Are people in Mexico required to vote?
Yes, Mexicans can vote and like us you have to be 18 in order to vote! So it is pretty much the same thing here and there!
Who delivers the gift on Christmas in Mexico?
Traditional Mexican families don't exchange presents during Christmas; they do so during the Epiphany celebration (January 6). The Three Kings or Biblical Magi are those "responsible" for delivering gifts to the Mexican children.
Is there a peaceful way to change Mexico's government?
It usually does, using direct popular vote, as Mexico is a presidential federal representative republic, much like the United States.
If you mean to change issues in the Mexican government such as rampant corruption by state and local officials, or malpractices such as purchase of votes in exchange for food and other items, it will take some time as Mexico is trying to make the change from a third-world country into an industrialized nation. Key word here is time: removing practices that lasted for decades (and in some instances, for centuries) will take a tremendous effort to do.
Can a US citizen marry a Mexican citizen in Mexico and return to the US immediately?
He or she could, but his or her partner must make the appropriate arrangements so that she or he acquires the US citizenship. Namely, contacting the American embassy in Mexico and begin such legal process.
No if you are from the United States, Canada or European Union.
Is Tenochtitlan now called Mexico?
Tenochtitlan was located in what is now known as the country of Mexico. The actual location of where Tenochtitlan was located is where Mexico's capital city, Mexico City (also know locally as D.F., or distrito federal) is today.
Can a mother in Mexico obtain a child support order if the father lives in the United States?
Child support can be obtained by the mother once the child is born and she can obtain a confirmation of paternity through the courts. The International Institute for Reciprocal Family Assistance (IIRFA) acts to intercede on paternity and child support cases when parties are from the US and Mexico. In other words, the US has a reciprocity agreement with Mexico in family matters involving children. You can read their handbook at the related link.
A determined mother can pursue the case with the help of member agencies that are required to assist in the collection of child support. Governments have recognized the need to help enforce child support and states are required to have agencies that will assist a mother in her position. She doesn't need to travel back and forth from Mexico to obtain support if you are the father of her child. It will be more difficult and take longer but eventually a child support order can be issued and enforced in the US.
Child support can be obtained by the mother once the child is born and she can obtain a confirmation of paternity through the courts. The International Institute for Reciprocal Family Assistance (IIRFA) acts to intercede on paternity and child support cases when parties are from the US and Mexico. In other words, the US has a reciprocity agreement with Mexico in family matters involving children. You can read their handbook at the related link.
A determined mother can pursue the case with the help of member agencies that are required to assist in the collection of child support. Governments have recognized the need to help enforce child support and states are required to have agencies that will assist a mother in her position. She doesn't need to travel back and forth from Mexico to obtain support if you are the father of her child. It will be more difficult and take longer but eventually a child support order can be issued and enforced in the US.
Child support can be obtained by the mother once the child is born and she can obtain a confirmation of paternity through the courts. The International Institute for Reciprocal Family Assistance (IIRFA) acts to intercede on paternity and child support cases when parties are from the US and Mexico. In other words, the US has a reciprocity agreement with Mexico in family matters involving children. You can read their handbook at the related link.
A determined mother can pursue the case with the help of member agencies that are required to assist in the collection of child support. Governments have recognized the need to help enforce child support and states are required to have agencies that will assist a mother in her position. She doesn't need to travel back and forth from Mexico to obtain support if you are the father of her child. It will be more difficult and take longer but eventually a child support order can be issued and enforced in the US.
Child support can be obtained by the mother once the child is born and she can obtain a confirmation of paternity through the courts. The International Institute for Reciprocal Family Assistance (IIRFA) acts to intercede on paternity and child support cases when parties are from the US and Mexico. In other words, the US has a reciprocity agreement with Mexico in family matters involving children. You can read their handbook at the related link.
A determined mother can pursue the case with the help of member agencies that are required to assist in the collection of child support. Governments have recognized the need to help enforce child support and states are required to have agencies that will assist a mother in her position. She doesn't need to travel back and forth from Mexico to obtain support if you are the father of her child. It will be more difficult and take longer but eventually a child support order can be issued and enforced in the US.
Why is Easter celebrated in Mexico?
Yes, but Easter is known in Mexico as Resurrection Sunday (Spanish: Domingo de Resurreccion). It forms part of the Easter Week (Spanish: Semana Santa). Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are observed by most Mexicans and are usually one of the weeks where most people go out on vacation.
Who was Elected president of Mexico in 1832?
According to the Mexican federal constitution of 1824, the legislatures of the several Mexican states were required, on the 1st day of September, 1832, to vote for president and vice-president of the republic. This, it appears, they did not do until the 29th of March, 1833. Santa Anna was elected president without opposition. He took his seat on the 16th of May following, the most popular man, with the exception of the viceroy Jose Galvez, that had occupied the national palace. A hero of the revolution of 1821, the conqueror of the tyrant Iturbide, the friend of Victoria, the victor over Barradas in 1829, and the supposed unyielding friend of the republican constitution of 1824, he declared, in his inaugural address, that it had been the object of his life to secure to Mexicans the full enjoyment of their rights, and to break the triple yoke of ignorance, tyranny, and vice; that he would attend to the interests of education; and that his administration, like his own character, should be mild and tolerant. Such were his professions, and such the happy auspices under which he assumed the reins of power. In making these professions, he seems to have exhibited his contempt for the Mexican people; for he seized the first occasion to give the lie to all he had said!
