San Miguel FAQ

Updated.

"Why are the parks still closed?"
Public Parks are in Phase 1 and we are not there yet.
https://www.smafaq.com/discussion/comment/1323

Of course, that does not really answer the underlying question.

Thanks for the question.

And thanks for the Milenio link; I missed that one entirely. I don't have time to read or even scan everything. :-) In addition to the daily News and Coronavirus Update I also now publish a Morning and Afternoon News. (You can find them in the News and Views Category).

I don't avoid the subject and take it as a given that the official reports for New York, Mexico City, the USA or all of Mexico (for a few examples) all underreport COVID related deaths. I have included links to the report in Nexos What do CDMX death certificates tell us? back in May at: https://www.smafaq.com/discussion/2117/coronavirus-update-may-26-2020

And I have published links to similar stories about New York and the US in general.

I report the official stats in the Coronavirus Dashboard. Today's is at: https://www.smafaq.com/discussion/2450/coronavirus-dashboard-july-10-2020
The only non-factual comments there are my standard disclaimer about active confirmed cases: it is very likely there are additional active cases that have not been confirmed, so "don't let your guard down."

I mostly try to publish the news as news without injecting my opinions.

And that's deaths. As inaccurate as they are, official numbers of deaths are far more accurate than official numbers of infected persons.

Please continue to bring to our attention (me and the SMAFAQ readers) important stories we missed.

Last update: Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Mexico City, Mexico (July 9, 2020)

Here's the updated list of restaurants with status from Susan Knight York's Cupcakes and Crablegs blog. Updated as of July 6.

Here's the link to RSVP: Request Your Ballot with Virtual Help!

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Yes.
https://www.smafaq.com/page/forum-rules
A lot (or a little)( for sale is fine.

I believe you are referring to the photo in this post:
https://www.smafaq.com/discussion/2391/canada-day-without-the-party

I know you are a self-proclaimed luddite, but if you could, it would be better if you could make your comment in that post.

Here is the link to the presentation.

Here's the link to RSVP: Request Your Ballot with Virtual Help!

@Ron Lenox at DiscoverSMA.com usually posts a video for the Rotary Events. Here are some past "Rotary" News posts there:
DiscoverSMA>Local News>Rotary

LOL, was that me?

Update June 24: Now open Fridays and Saturdays 1-8 pm for dining in the restaurant. Reservations recommended.

Delivery service continues also Friday and Saturday 1-8pm.

For reservations or delivery contact Diego, Whatsapp or call: 415 153 2819.

U.S. Embassy News, Updates, and Information is linked in the News and Coronavirus Update post every day. Near the bottom, it includes:

The SMA Consular Agency is closed to routine services.

Notarials - Embassy is doing only Emergency notarials. If you have any questions, send an email to MexicoCityPassportatStatedotgov.
Also https://www.notarize.com/ has been used to notarize documents overseas. Your state might or might not allow it.

Passports are being renewed on an Emergency basis only. All inquiries should be sent to MexicoCityPassportatstatedotgov.
Currently the Embassy is taking EMERGENCY appointments only. If someone has a real emergency (expiring passport is not an emergency) they can write to MexicoCityPassportatstatedotgov and explain their case. If it is deemed an emergency, then they will be given an appt. They will then be given an Emergency passport which is good for 1 year. The COST is the same as regular passport. $145 first time, $110 renewal. And they can exchange within one year for the full validity passport (10 yrs for 16yo and up) at no additional cost. $115 for minors 15 and under, either first time or renewal.

Questions regarding appointments for emergency services such as US passports, visas, notarial services, CRBA (Consular Report of Birth Abroad) - send appointment requests to MexicoCityPassportatstatedotgov.

and

U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico (with phone numbers and email)
U.S. Embassy Mexico City (with after hours emergency contact)

"Anyone any idea if and when the American Consulate is open ..."
No idea when it will reopen for normal business.

If you have other questions you can leave a comment, message me or email me at adminatsmafaqdotcom

Glenn Wilson
San Miguel de Allende
Citizen Liaison Volunteer
US Embassy Mexico City

Update June 23, 2020.
Happy birthday SMAFAQ! Two years ago today was our first "real" post:
How to unlock your U.S. AT&T cell phone

To mark the occasion here are some more Top Posts since the above list was published about two months ago.

1. U.S. Embassy News, Updates, and Information.

2. SMA and Mexico: Key Coronavirus Declarations History and Timeline.

3. HOW MUCH DO WE REALLY KNOW ABOUT COVID-19 IN MEXICO?

4. Brief News and Coronavirus Update May 1, 2020.

5. Tacos Don Felix, Insider Tips.

De nada.

I consider it a win-win-win. SMAFAQ readers get introduced or reminded of your blog, your writing gets more exposure and SMAFAQ is better for the content.

Getting the time right in the event settings can be a little tricky.
I changed the event start time to be 9:30 based on past Rotary event times and to match the text. Let me know if that is not right.
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My pleasure. A little treat for SMAFAQ readers! :smile:

According to a post on their Facebook page they will be open June 13.