Kiko

It's not all gloom and doom on the horizon. Here is an article that reminds us of the significant progress that has been made in recent years. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240206-hannah-ritchie-sustainability-data-spreads-hope-not-doomism

The data put forth by NASA over the last 50 years explains that extreme weather events will continue to occur, BUT with more frequency and intensity. Twelve inches of rain in 1919 over a three day period is a lot no doubt. As a kid in South Texas in 1967 Hurricane Beulah gifted my town with more than 12" in one day. So I get the drift. You do not have to be a rocket scientist to understand climate change, NASA did the heavy lifting for us. Or if your scientific opinions do not align with NASA's facts, then you can pivot to the "Scientology for Hillbillies" FB group and have at it. I am sure there is a conspiracy here somewhere. Maybe the Kraken is responsible for these extreme weather events. (Note: Sarcasm)

@Natasha, The banner on the front of Pancho's West states "same prices as Costco" but I did not see any reference to a "list". Maybe I missed the fine print, my vision is not that good. I am sure there is a fly in the ointment somewhere.

Traffic signs in Mexico are suggestions. A couple of weeks ago when coming into Ajijic from the West the car behind me crossed into the oncoming traffic lane and the ciclopista and jumped onto the sidewalk for a couple of blocks then jumped back into the carretera just before Juarez. Maybe they had diarrhea.

Municipio de Chapala announces Street Improvments Ajijic in progress, Chula Vista Golf Club sues for lost income. Expected to drag out in courts for years

Snow is a snap shot of a weather event. It is the Rate of Change that is relevant. This is New Mexico, this is climate change. Weather events like snow are inconsequential to the overall trend as demonstrated by climate change.

My contador referenced a tax return for CETES, so I will research that. Thx for the info on CEDES.

The reason for the post is that if you are generating income in Mexico with CEDES or CETES then a Mexican tax return will be required. That is what my previous contador has told me. This thread "Multiva" has morphed as many do here. I will just go to Multiva and ask Juan Duran. Thanks to @Mexjims1 post for the contact info. Carry on

I see someone hit their "two" like quota LOL

I hope they make it. They used to carry a good assortment of licorice.

Can anyone here recommend a Mexican contador lakeside who is familiar with tax reporting requirements? PM is ok,

I am a member of Menso in Mexico. I like it because then no one has expectations of me. 😊

Sure there are many older Mensa members in the US who are in this category, but not so much with the X, Y, Z crowd from what I am seeing as the current crop. And we are talking about the future not the past. The past will not solve climate change challenges. One thing we can all agree with is that if one does nothing then defeat is certain.

Here is a sobering thought, China's population has more than 20,000,000 who qualify for Mensa. Compare that to the US with 6,000,000 Americans. I guarantee you that the Chinese Mensa members are not living in grandma's basement playing video games. The Chinese want to be the leader of the world, and they have chosen to do this with their intellectual power rather than with their military. They are smart enough to know that there is nothing to gain if the world is destroyed. I'll put my money on the underdog in this dogfight. As long as the US remains stuck in chaos with their destructive internal politics, China is moving forward with a comprehensive energy plan. If they succeed, then we can expect that they will be the leading power of the world. Time will tell. I spent some time with a couple of Chinese Elec engineers in Peru about 8 years ago and our climate change conversation was most illuminating. They viewed this as a great challenge and without doubt humankind will solve this problem. That is the attitude that needs to be on your radar not an attitude of helplessness, gloom and doom. For those who have never been to Beijing, here is a snapshot in next post.

I would not under estimate China. China has spent billions of yuan developing many massive wind and solar renewable energy projects in phase one. Now they are currently building a new energy distribution grid across the country as phase two. Phase three is crucial, the development of efficient energy storage projects to complete the renewable energy transition. When the third phase is complete then the results of their energy policies will come together. The Chinese have a well thought comprehensive plan that will take time to complete. I do not see that any other country has any plan that compares in scope. Yes they are behind today but I do not doubt that they will succeed.