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08 March
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Things You Need To Know About Mexican Law, An Overview For Canadians Visiting Or Living In Mexico

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Being arrested is a terrifying event, never mind being arrested in a foreign country. With different laws, in a different language and a different country, you are at your most vulnerable, you will need a lawyer in Mexico.  MexLaw can assist you with your legal defense and ensure your human rights are protected.   MexLaw is a professional English and Spanish speaking, law firm in Mexico, assisting with processing disputes, mediation, defense in criminal matters or defense of victims in a criminal proceeding. If you break the law in Mexico, you will be expected to abide by Mexican law and their judicial...

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08 December
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FAQ…HOW TO PURCHASE PROPERTY IN RIVIERA MAYA AS A FOREIGNER

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Is it safe for a foreigner to purchase land in Mexico? Property that lies within 50 kilometers (31 miles) of the coastline or within 100 kilometers (62 miles) the borders of Mexico is in what is considered to be the Mexican Restricted Zone. In the past 30 years Mexican laws have changed and are more accommodating to foreigners, including citizens from the United States and all other countries, allowing them to buy, indirectly, the rights to hold and develop or make improvements, to occupy, sell or rent the property. How can I buy real estate within a Mexican Restricted zone if I...

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03 December
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Oral Trial Courtrooms Open in Playa del Carmen

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The opening of Playa del Carmen’s first oral trial courtrooms will change the system of administration of justice. Many administration mistakes will be avoided, guaranteeing that criminals will be prosecuted correctly. Parties will be appropriately allowed to present their cases and be judged by the applicable law and facts, without fear of personal interpretations or judgments undermining their case.

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03 December
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Car Insurance in Mexico

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Mexican Law stipulates that only Mexican licensed insurance companies can provide the type of auto insurance coverage that is recognized and accepted by Mexico’s legal system. Be aware you will need to purchase automobile insurance in Mexico, although you may think you have comprehensive car insurance from Canada or the US, you may find that is not enough if there is an accident. Canadian or American insurance holds no legal jurisdiction in Mexico. This means that you are required to buy separate insurance for your car while you are driving in Mexico. If you are uninsured and become involved in...

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03 December
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INVEST IN MEXICO, INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS

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Mexico is a country of emerging economies, rated by prestigious financial publications as China, and often foreigners and companies wonder what is the best way to develop their business in Mexico. From this perspective, it is safe to assume that it would be a profitable place to establish a business either on your own or through a partnership. There is nothing like a good adviser to help you take this step. From the legal point of view, as in most countries, there are two types of legal figures: an individual or a corporation (persona física and persona moral, respectively). An individual...

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