for today,,,

If your boat is already here in Mexico, you take all of the required paperwork to the Banjercito office at Pichelingue and they will issue the TIP and decal...just did it a few weeks ago.




On Sunday, January 12, 2014 10:00:41 AM, Norman Herring wrote:


The web address is http://www.banjercito.com.mx/ When you open the site you will see a list of services on the right hand side of the page. One of the drop down menu is titled Temporary import permits for cars and boats. click on the link and it takes you to a page that gives the option of language, I assume you want English so click on the English tab and it opens the information page. it includes the directions on how to apply on line. The completed application can be paid for by credit card and the TIP will be mailed to your foreign address in about 7 days. Mine came sooner. You must apply before you bring the boat to Mexico!

it then advises what to do when you bring the boat to Mexico- i.e deliver the documents to a local Bajercito office in Mexico. There is one by the Ferry in Pichilingue.

it's pretty self explanatory once you log into the site.

From: Bernard Anderson
To: lapazgringos@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 6:57 PM
Subject: Re: [LPG] Associated Press News Story About Temporary Import Permits for Boats


Where on the site for baanjercito does one find the TIP application site?

Bernard Anderson
andersonpb@mac.com

On Jan 10, 2014, at 9:08 AM, Dennis and Susan Ross wrote:
Fox News and other national media outlets have picked up an article written by the Associated Press. Over the last few hours many local newspapers have already posted articles based on the AP feed.
>
>The Fox coverage is at http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/01/10/us-canadian-boat-owners-left-in-limbo-after-armed-raid-on-marinas-by-mexico-tax/.
>
>There have been no recent reports of additional "inspections" however the marinas here in La Paz are anticipating that the Mexican officials may visit sometime in January. For now nothing has changed and there have been no new developments reported--other than reports of high-level meeting in Mexico City and this round of media attention.
>
>Hopefully the situation will be resolved quickly and everything will
>get back to normal. Cruisers with all of the necessary documentation,
>insurance, and temporary import permit (TIP) for their vessel should
>not have any problems once the process gets sorted out. Just to be
>sure, anyone heading
to Mexico should apply for their TIP online at http://www.banjercito.com.mx/, before they enter Mexican waters.
>
>Dennis and Susan Ross
>S/V Two Can Play
>Marina Palmira
>La Paz, BCS, Mexico
>
>Ross Marine Services and Consulting
>612 104 4230 or 612 136 4613
>s/v Two Can Play
>Marina Palmira
>La Paz, BCS Mexico

From hiding hearing aids in your mouth to having them built-in to the arms of your glasses, we have seen some innovative efforts to assist those with hearing difficulties in recent years. With these unobtrusive technologies available, you might think that wearing a hearing aid around your neck would be the least desirable of options. Yet the team behind Wear believe that by favoring comfort and aesthetics over discretion, it may have conceived a viable alternative.

Wear looks like a regular necklace, but features a built-in high-fidelity analog microphone array that is designed to capture conversations in noisy environments and filter out unwanted noise. Sound is then relayed to the ears via any pair of 3.5 mm headphones with the user able to control the volume by a knob on the device.

Figuring out whether the fries on your plate contain traces of trans-fat, or if those celery sticks are truly pesticide-free can be tricky, if not impossible. That's why Isabel Hoffmann along with mathematician Stephen Watson set out to create TellSpec, a hand-held device that you can simply point at a food item, to identify what's in it. Not only does the device warn you about chemicals, allergens and ingredients you'd rather avoid, it'll also help you figure out food sensitivities and track your vitamin intake. The goal, the company says, is to help people make clean food choices by letting them "check their food as easily as they check their mail."

Christmas Eve Celebration on the Beach
Date: Dec. 24--Time: 6:00 pm and on -- Two Pinatas: Little kids (0 to 7 years) at 6:00 pm -- Immediately following: Bigger kids (8 to 12years)
Then Santa Arrives with gifts for the Children (approx. 7:00 pm).  Lastly, Caroling for the children with Santa -- Jingle Bells
Place:  On the beach, mid-camp.

We would like to have the names and ages of the children.  Please supply that information to:  In the campground , Doris - Second row, just south of mid-camp. Green Empress M/H,  and Louise -- Third row, just south of mid-camp. M/H from Alberta, Vel: Mex. Phone 612-108-8679  velma.b at...... gorge.net

ROAD REPORT: Awful right now. Don't risk it. Toll highway south of Ensenada collapsed with lengthy delays. South of San Tomas there is major road improvements with major 3 hour plus delays. Thick mud when raining - dangerous and scary driving.  Many other sections are either stripped to the road bed or are being scraped and resurfaced right now. It is taking us an extra two nights in hotels at night. Hope to arrive Saturday, late. Chris and Tonia Scurr (received 12-20-13)

c. Rental Car Discussion:
I was in LB in October - I tried renting a car at the airport and that was just a mess! I speak fluent Spanish and it was still a nightmare. Mexican law now requires that you carry liability insurance, and the rental car places are taking advantage of gringos. Their liability insurance at the airport was super expensive! I was willing to purchase both, liability and collision but they could not provide me with collision for a determined fixed price. They required that I provide them with $3,000 dollar deposit on my credit card (that's DOLLARS, NOT PESOS), and upon returning the rental car with no damage they would credit my account, but in the meantime, that would be a $3,000 charge that would be on my credit card! Many tourists that had no choice were leaving this $3000 dollar deposit. I young couple that was in front of me had pre-purchased insurance through Expedia but the rental car agency did not honor their insurance, and they had to purchase it from them.
After waiting in line for about 30 - 40 minutes, I decided not to rent at the airport and took the bus from the airport to Los Barriles (Eco Baja Tours). http://www.ecobajatours.com
I rented a car in Los Barriles from FOX (they are on the main road) The price was very reasonable the lowest in Los Barriles - I only purchased liability insurance. They did have full coverage for extra charge. They didn't require that I leave a $3,000 for collison coverage. http://foxrentacar.mx/english/default.aspx

 
The city law on plates and driver´s license is been modified, In 2014 the city police is going to impound and fine the owner of a vehicle which is not imported when said owner has the immigration status of RESIDENT.    To avoid this contact CAN-AM-MEX LAW FIRM / FIRMA JURIDICA at can-am-mexAThotmail.com or by calling 612 348 9793, they provide fully insured transportion to Otay and back plus broker service. 

Here's the thing... yes article 33 says that any vehicles driven in La Paz have to be plated within 15 days of internacion (admission....) but article fifty-two says that if you have a current registration and current drivers license from a country with reciprocity, you can drive it.

ARTÍCULO 33.- Para que un vehículo pueda transitar en el Municipio de la Paz, será necesario que esté provisto de su tarjeta de circulación, placas respectivas, calcomanía de la verificación electromecánica y de emisión de contaminantes vigentes o en su caso permiso provisional de circulación, expedidos por la Dirección, así como contar con seguro de daños a terceros en sus bienes y/o personas con póliza vigente por una compañía de seguros autorizada por la Comisión Nacional de Seguros y Fianzas. Todos los vehículos pertenecientes a propietarios residentes en el Municipio de la Paz y que transiten en el mismo, deberán ser dados de alta en la Dirección de Tránsito Municipal o Delegación correspondiente. Cuando se trate de vehículos procedentes del extranjero o de otra entidad federativa el término para hacerlo será de quince días, a partir de la internación legal al país o de la fecha de adquisición, a menos que se justifique legalmente que cuenta con placas y tarjeta de circulación vigentes; o en todo caso deberá de presentar la baja foránea del vehículo o constancia de no adeudo ARTÍCULO 51.- Para conducir vehículos de motor en el Municipio de La Paz, las personas deberán portar la licencia o el permiso respectivo, que se otorgará previo curso de educación vial, examen y el pago de los derechos correspondientes. La licencia para conducir es un documento público, expedido por la autoridad de Tránsito Municipal que autoriza a una persona para la conducción de vehículos de motor, con las limitaciones, características especificadas y vigencia que la misma ley y presente reglamento establece. ARTÍCULO 52.- Las licencias para conducir expedidas por otros Municipios del Estado, así como las de otras entidades federativas tendrán validez siempre y cuando se encuentren vigentes; de igual forma las expedidas por las autoridades en otros países donde exista reciprocidad y en este último caso, siempre que vehículo porte placas y registro vigentes del país donde la licencia fue expedida.

• 849 cases have been reported so far, mostly from southern BCS
  

TBC
The Secretary of Health has not let down its guard in the fight against dengue. On the contrary, the state health authority will continue to strengthen their actions including fumigation as well as continue to call on the public to keep their backyards and patios clean.
The Director of Health Services for the State, Dr. José Antonio Martínez Salcedo, explained that if there are no more rains, it is probable that the number of confirmed cases will start to decline. However, he said he doesn’t want to diminish the severity of dengue because the presence of the transmitting mosquito is something permanent.
He stated that there are presently 849 confirmed cases in the state with 821 cases of classic dengue and 28 cases of dengue haemorrhagic fever. Fortunately, there have been no reported deaths due to the dengue virus.
Of the total cases, 762 have occurred in Los Cabo, including 17-dengue haemorrhagic fever.  La Paz has 82 confirmed cases with 9 cases of haemorrhagic fever. Comondú has 2 registered cases; Mulegé, 2 classic dengue cases and Loreto has reported one case of dengue haemorrhagic fever.
Dengue fever is a tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Some symptoms include fever, headache, muscleand joint pains, and a skin rash. Dengue is transmitted by several species of mosquito within the genus Aedes, principally A. aegypti.

I spoke with Carlos at Bancomer yesterday and he informed me that there are going to be some major changes in the policy concerning check cashing in the near future. He recommended a company that might serve my needs better and cheaper.   The name is Intercam and is located next to the Subway shop on Abosolo.  I spoke with them and they told me that you can write a check on a U.S. account and receive the cash (10 working days to clear) in either pesos or dollars.  The only fee would be $9 regardless of the amount.  There is no fee for the conversion to pesos and it's done at the current exchange rate.  My question is has anyone dealt with this company before?  They have a web page and show offices all over the world with 3 in the San Lucas area.  The office in La Paz is not listed.  I suppose because it is relatively new.  Thanks

We drove the route From Mexicali to the East Cape in November.           It was lovely to avoid all the freight trucks and congestion between Ensenada and El Rosario. 
The road south of San Felipe is old, but paved; be cautious of speed, as some of the dips are pretty exciting.
From Puertecitos to Bahia San Luis Gonzaga (and Alfonsina’s) it’s new pavement and quite good.  There’s a short, few kM, section still unpaved from the end of pavement to Gonzaga.  Alfonsina’s a historic stop on this route and has good clean rooms and good food.
From Gonzaga to Mex 1 is 30(?) miles of rough rocky road, with the last 8 miles being the worst.  Our traveling friend got two flats at the same time on his F150.  Good news is that there’s a llantera where this road intersect Mex 1.  Plan on 2 hours.  You should stop at Coco’s Corner on the way out and have a beer with the legendary Coco.  You might be wise to disconnect the dune buggy and drive it thru this section.  We drove a 2006 Subaru Outback with no problem.  When we return north in a couple weeks, we’ll take the same route.  Buena suerte.  Ron 

Banamex USA is now CitiBank, and has been a sister bank to Banamex Mx for a very long time.  I have no charges at all when I make withdrawals from any Banamex machine here.  It's called an Amistad account, with a minimum age of 55, if you want to check it out.

> After reading this we had to go!  Today we tried the Panang curry, Pad
> Thai and the fresh Spring Rolls with shrimp.   Total bill 285 pesos
> including Thai coffee and iced tea.  Simply delicious and good service too.
>  They promote slow food so make sure you take the time to enjoy your meal!
> 
> On Nov 28, 2013, at 9:38 AM, wrote:
> 
> My prayers have been answered. There is now thai food in La Paz.
> 
> Abasolo b/w Sonora y Sinaloa (across from Baja Rent).
> 
> Open 12:30pm - 9pm.
> 
> Closed Wednesdays.
> 
> 
> Chef Sutharee is a thai chef who moved on from her restaurant in Chiapas
> to start this new place just up the Abasolo! She and her staff and
> courteous and speak english. The restaurant is small, with about 4-5 indoor
> tables and 2 outside. It is spotlessly clean with an open kitchen, so you
> can see your food being made. The handwritten menu (they have an english
> version) is quite small with 2-3 constant dishes (Pad Thai was one) plus
> 2-3 rotating daily specials (items like Tom Yum, Tom Kha, Curries, Thai
> Iced Tea!). Everything was priced under 100 pesos.
> 
> 
> My partner and I started with the summer rolls. The order came with 2 huge
> rolls packed with shrimp, fresh herbs & homemade sweet chili dipping
> sauce). For our entree, we split the chicken red curry which comes with
> steamed jasmine rice. Everything was SPOT ON. Astonishingly tender white
> meat, rich creamy sauce with the proper level of salt, mixed with an array
> of vegetables. It was mild, not too spicy, but I am sure she is happy to
> accommodate any spice level you request.
> 
> 
> Folks, I kid you not, my eyes almost welled with tears when the familiar
> flavors of my favorite cuisine returned to my palette after such a long
> void. You MUST GO.
> 
> 
> Like them on Facebook:

La Paz, Baja California Sur (BCS).  The state Health Department performed a total sweep against dengue mosquito transmitter in La Paz, by brigades and sprayers larval control that will serve the state's capital, its suburbs and rural communities.
The director of health services in Baja California Sur, José Antonio Martínez Salcedo said the purpose is to strengthen the intensive action against this disease, which has long been held in the municipality of Los Cabos, in the south of the state.
Martinez Salcedo said the work of fumigation and specifically abatización intensify in La Paz, Chametla, El Centenario, Todos Santos and El Pescadero.
Wednesday fumigation was applied in the colonies Guadalupe Victoria, Vista Hermosa, Villas de Guadalupe, Lagunitas, Márquez de León, Los Olivos, Canvas Charro, Loma Linda, Laguna Azul, Guelatao, Francisco Villa, Rinconada Los Olivos, Loma Obrera and Lazarus Cardenas.
Thus, he said, he attacks the two main points where it has happened the highest incidence of dengue, as in Los Cabos, where it has presented more than 80 percent of cases, has been working for the last two weeks , also with a general sweep.
He insisted the call for people so I cleaned the yards of their houses, especially those susceptible abandoned containers to store water.
At the same time recommended to see a doctor if any symptoms of dengue, such as headache, eyes, muscles and joints, and skin rashes.
Moreover, said the cumulative cases of dengue so far this year is 765 , of which  495 have been presented in Los Cabos, 259 La Paz, eight Comondú two Mulege and one in Loreto.
Of these cases, 74 have been bleeding, not existing so far, report of death for this reason.

Dengue fever is not transmittable from one person / host to another. It is spread by the bite of a mosquito. It is therefore not contagious.  What do you mean "spread in LV "?

Here's an article dated 2008.

We are all familiar with the “Good Samaritan Law”. This law protects you from becoming liable for helping in an emergency situation. The Good Samaritan law allows you to give aid within your scope of expertise at a car accident or other disaster without being sued for any reason in the performance of your aid. Mexico has no such law. You as a visitor or citizen can not give any aid at anytime or anyplace with out breaking the law. The only organization able to perform emergency services outside of a hospital or medial clinic in Mexico is the Cruz Roja. Do not stop and help! Call for help 065 or at lakeside 765-2308. You will be at risk of arrest, deportation or being financially responsible. To understand how this came about, we must look at its history.

As early as 1898, the Spanish Red Cross approached the Mexican Government to inquire about the emergency services available in the Republic. At that time, such services were provided by the Mexican Army. The Mexican President, Porfirio Diaz, had been a general, had strong ties to the Military, and showed no interest in establishing a Mexican Red Cross. By 1907, however, the Mexican Army had fallen on hard times. Diaz, still President, had cut back on its funds, producing inefficiency and dissatisfaction among career officers.

On August 2nd of that year Mexico recognized the Geneva Convention and on February 21, 1910, a presidential decree recognized the Red Cross, but made it an auxiliary of the Army. In 1919, it was recognized by the International Red Cross and received a charter in 1923. Since then, the organization has been prohibited from accepting any financial aid from any government agency. It is financed by private donations only. It also severed its ties with the Army. Now, the Army gave up its role as the provider of day to day emergency care, shifting the burden to the Cruz Roja Mexicana. Thus, it became the sole designated caregiver in situations normally handled and paid for by governments in most parts of the world.

Today, both the Mexican Red Cross and the Mexican National Health Service, IMSS, maintain hospitals in all major cities. Larger cities also run Municipal Hospitals. However, the IMSS hospitals serve only those who work for companies that provide them with coverage. Those who are not covered by their employers still must turn to either a Red Cross or Municipal Hospital for free care. By and large, emergency health care in big cities is good. That is not the case in small towns and villages.

Those who live outside large municipalities and are unable to pay for private care, are totally dependant on the Red Cross to provide emergency care and transport them to the nearest hospital that offers free service. The needs of the less affluent members of the community, who have non-emergency medical problems, are handled in a free clinic that operates 6 days a week. It provides a consultation with a doctor and in most cases, free medications are dispensed (Central Salud). The Delegation requests a donation after the services are rendered, but what is received seldom cover costs. Fortunately, the Delegation has two auxiliary groups. The Cruz Roja International Volunteers, largely non-Mexican and the Damas of the Cruz Roja, mostly Mexican ladies, run fund raising events that keep a monthly deficit under control, but just barely.

Again, it is sad but do not offer aid in an emergency unless you are willing to suffer the possible consequences. What you CAN do is to contribute to the Cruz Roja on a regular basis. We have a great need for monthly and annual contributions as well as the support of the fund raising projects run throughout the year.

Cruz Roja depends on YOU! Anyone wanting to contribute to any of these needs please contact Norm Pifer at 766-0616 or Charlie Klestadt at 766-3671. You can, as always, find all our current information on our website at WWW.cruzrojalakeside.com

• Income Tax Law
  
• Indirect Taxes Affecting Maquiladoras
  
• Other Vat Modifications
  
• Business Flat Tax Law
  
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Online Spanish Lessons: www.duolingo.com  Thanks to Louisa C. for sharing this free internet site with me. Several other languages available, including English for Spanish speakers.  Carol  

A Doctor Explains: What The Affordable Care Act Means For Expats - The following article was submitted by By Timothy J. Garrett, MD, MBA:

October 1, 2013, saw the beginning of the enrollment period for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Along with the news about glitches with the health care website came lots of questions for expats: Do expats have to enroll? Will there be penalties for expats who do not enroll? Even if expats are not required to enroll, is there a benefit to enrolling? Here are three things that every expat should know in regards to the ACA:

• U.S. citizens who are bona fide residents of a foreign country are not required to have health insurance as mandated by the ACA. In general, U.S. citizens living outside of the United States for at least 330 days in a given year and who meet the IRS requirements to be a bona fide resident of another country are exempt from the ACA. (You’ll find the full list of requirements for bona fide residence in Form 2555 on the IRS website.)
  
• It could make sense for you to have minimum essential coverage under the ACA even if you are a bona fide resident of another country. Many expats are fortunate to live in an area with high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible health care. Those who are bona fide residents don’t have to pay for health coverage in the U.S. But even if you are a bona fide resident of a foreign country, having extra cover in the U.S. could help you to secure your own peace of mind.
  
• If, for any reason, you think that you or your family might have health issues that will require treatment in the United States, it’s worth thinking about purchasing a low-premium/high-deductible U.S. plan that’s coupled with a medical evacuation policy. There are several medical evacuation companies that will provide evacuation from almost any location in the world to the U.S. hospital of your choice for a reasonable membership fee. 
  

the big telcel store next to burger king in soriana mall.  they have a large deposit bin just for old batteries.  i think the big telcel stores have them, like sorianas and mega

Because of the uncertainty generated by the possible approval of the Tax Reform and the consequent discontent of the people, it was through social media Proposed That the state Baja California Becomes an independent country. The Facebook group "Republic of Baja California of" which was created this past October 14 made the suggestion and today it counts With over 26,000 followers.
The first time Baja California tried to Become independent was in the mid 1800's with William Walker, journalist and leader of a movement freebooter, que Sought power and recognition beyond the expansion of Their country, the United States.

It was explained to me by a BCS elected official and two lawyers that the wording “participate in the country's political affairs “ only pertains to running for elected government offices, BUT I would not test those waters.      It would be smart to sit back and watch this unfold.  Reading the Facebook comments and watch the LIKES grow it is interesting how ticked off locals are about this IVA tax issues.  BC and BCS pay 186% more taxes then the folks on the mainland. Foreigner.

 2014 Property tax discount for La Paz: 30% PLUS 5% discount if one pays total between Oct. 16th and Dec. 31st. 2013; 30% discount between Dec.  first and last day of Dec 2013 if one pay total; 20% discount if one pays total during the month of January 2014; 15% during February and 10% during march 2014; also discount of 20% on back taxes and 50% on fines and other charges when one did not pay is taxes pior to 2014 if one pays total between Oct.  16th and Dec.  31st 2013.  FOR MORE INFO  Can-am-mex@hotmail.com