My wife and I moved from the US to the oaxacan coast 2.5 years ago. You're speaking our truth too! We will be checking out your other videos. The Sierra Sur is gorgeous
Very Nice of you to tell people What life is all about and Im happy for you that you found your place in this life. Keep doing What you are doing and Im looking forward to the next episode ! All the best to you and your family.
ok as a woman, mom and grandmother I want to give you MEGA KUDOS You chose your Family over all the BS... Your son is adorable You are a true Father a beautiful Soul, sending positive energy for you and your family for continued happiness, health and Blessings .... Great Job exactly Slow down, Breathe enjoy the Moment Thanks for Sharing Your Beautiful Life
MY BEST WISHES TO ALL . STAY POSITIVE AND KEEP GOING FORWARD IN SEARCH OF HAPPINESS .AND ALWAYS KEEP LIFE OPTIONS OPEN TO BETTER YOUR FAMILY'S OPTIONS ANYWHERE ON EARTH.
Apenas comenze a ver tus videos hoy…y ya me aventé varios…5 buenas razones para vivir en México..y muchos de nosotros lo sabemos..pero acá seguimos..en USA..😞
Aqui en Estados Unidos estamos undidos casa mes con tantos pagos. Desde Que tenia 13 años Vivo en Texas. Ya tengo 59 y me quisiera it a vivir a Mexico, tener una vida tranquila y ya no trabajar.
Wow! I love this guy already! Subscribing now! My partner and I feel the same way, we are actually moving to Chiapas, Mx from NY before the end of the year! We have very similar plans to this guy, living as much off the land as we can, and living simply and communally with others in the area but not completely off grid.
Welcome aboard! That is so cool. I'm happy for you both and look forward to hearing how it works out. I still want to visit Chiapas. I haven't been to the good parts yet and it is so close!
Definitely have to come down and talk to the locals. There are no listings online. It is much better to negotiate in person. We rented a place and had a few months looking at land and feeling out the community :)
I just saw your videos and its amazing to see you enjoying Mexico and teaching people how to live happy with less but beautiful things around God bless you and family…. Even though I just saw another video where your wife left you…… best wishes to you
Thank you! I am glad you enjoy my videos. Yes... It was difficult, but I'm feeling better as time goes on. Working on myself and the channel has been very positive :) Bless you
I am in the mountains of Oaxaca myself for exactly the same reasons except we are older and don't have young children. But between my health, and my husband was ready to retire. We decided to move here instead of trying for legal status for him in the states.
Thank you so much for this thorough video of why disconnecting from the western world is essential. I’m here giving birth and will return soon again to follow a similar journey to yours. Hopefully your units are built by that time and I can rent from you. You’re truly a real one. Peace❤
Thank you so much! That really does mean a lot to me.. I'm grateful for the motivation and support I've received. I will continue to make videos, so you will know if I have something ready. Hopefully sooner than later :)
Así es amigo USA ya no es tan seguro como era años atrás hoy entrar a robar bicicletas no respetan la propiedad Roban carros etc ya no se duerme pensando sino pasaron bandalizando el auto ,mi esposa es de Oaxaca y nuestro sueño es vivir en un lugar tan bello como ese
Wish you the best with your family on your new journey 🌳🌱🌲! Exactly that’s good you are building something for your family and yourself! Best of luck keep it up! 🤗🙏🏼💞😊
Great you are enjoying your time in Oax. On your comment of life in the states is what you make of it based on your choices, it’s not all paycheck after paycheck if you make good decisions and you are willing to take risks
I just found your channel and I can't stop watching your videos. You are living my dream. As a Mexican I apreciare your feeling for my country and my culture. I can't wait to see the finish project done and hopefully I can go on vacation and stay on one of your future rentals. I just want to know what your family thinks about you living in Mexico. Do they support you and have they visited you at your cabin and what's the closest town from your cabin?
Thank you so much!! My family is very supportive. I've always lived a very independant and nomadic lifestyle. I don't think it surprised anyone haha. No family from the US has visited the cabin yet. Maybe I will see you in the future. Don't give up on your dreams! 😛
I love how brave are you speaking the truth, I wish you the very best, with your family. Such an inspiration. I hope also thus video in spanish for our culture who get trap in the smoke and mirrors of materialism, sometimes going to another countries getting trap in the system, I want all of us can return soon to our Homeland 🙌
You have a great head on your shoulders. Great thinking. Yeah, I'm here in the US. It's all about what you said. I agree. Yeah it's time to be happy and comfortable have something for your family I'm proud of you for making this decision. Great move! I'm all for that. It's an awesome place you have and I know you've worked hard for what you got. Keep the great job up! Sending my love❤🙏🇺🇸🌹
Thanks for subbing! I just recently switch over to filming all of my videos in Spanish. It has taken off, so I'm going to keep doing more of the same. I hope to get subtitles in English soon :)
I have been living off-grid for a few years and am always researching new areas to consider. Wow you are really doing great out there young man. Maybe I will visit one day and check it out? Great job
Found your channel - for a few years I have known that the USA is going Tango Uniform and Oaxaca will be a great place to live (but we are now in our 70’s)
I'm glad you found my channel! Sounds like a great time to come to Mexico to me! two of my good friends here in the village are ex pats and they are both right around 70 years old. I would bet that there are more retired foreigners in Mexico than younger people. Those that actually live here that it. I hope you keep watching. I appreciate the support :)
Good truthful video Gringo Oaxaqueño. Good Spanish on your other videos too. You forgot to mention taxes. I am currently living in California in free slavery lol. Taxes here are insane. Taxes for buying anything, taxes for having a house, taxes for cars, taxes for every dollar you make, taxes for when you die
You are absolutely correct! It is nearly impossible for most people to keep their heads above water on an average wage. That is just paying rent and meeting basic needs. Trying to become any sort of property owner is unfortunately a turning into a fantasy for most. Many are trapped in a cycle of working to live. Wage slavery :(
Nice the sierra sur is beautiful, you choose an Oaxaca state with most diversity.I am from a community close from here, and planing to come back from California to my birth Town
That's awesome! Moving to Mexico and building my own home was one of the best decisions of my life. I was so over the U.S. Things are falling apart there. Who can actually afford a life there let alone truly owning anything.
I, too, moved from the US to Mexico and I second you on your reasoning.. I'd like to buy land in Oaxaca but I hear that it's difficult if you're not local. Do you have any advice?
Good for you its beautiful But I have lived in Central America, currently in us southwest and I think there are still plenty of opportunities to do this in the US.
Ive been and out of prison in California in my 30's. Im 54 years old now and have an active warrant due to operating a painting company with no contractors license. The judicial system is a business and are always trying to pull dollars from your pocket I'm always feeling like im always in trouble for minimal shit! This might be a dumb question? Do you pay property tax there? Thumbs up! Subscribed.
Hey brother, greetings from Texas. I’m so happy to see that you have found your place in Mexico. But please don’t tell everybody how great Mexico. is because before you know it, everybody and their grandmother is going to go down to Mexico and they will turn Mexico. into what they have turned the US into, so let them think that it is absolutely dangerous that there are narco traffickers everywhere there’s bodies everywhere and that the sky is the color of Safia that information needs to be kept to ourselves. It’s a thing that. Nobody is supposed to know until they make it down there then they will realize how beautiful and safe Mexico really is basically what the US used to be Mexico is the new USA defended by Russia and China
Yeah... All of my videos are in Spanish now.. The people have been much more supportive and welcoming than when I was recording in English. I'm going to focus more on what I'm doing and how I'm living rather than a check list on how to move here. I want to preserve the oasis I have found as long as possible.
Awesome! I’m looking into Mexico too. I’m concerned about noise and shooting after living off grid without neighbors for years and having the absolute bliss of quiet, then people moved in running generators all day, blaring music and shooting til late at night. Is there a lot of noise around you? Like an insensitivity to it?
Hey there! How exciting that you are considering Mexico! I have absolutely no noise around me. Occasionally I can hear engine brakes in the distance, but that is very rarely and only a few moments. During the day sometimes there are chainsaws making boards and cutting trees in the distance, but that is also occasionally and only during the day. I'm lucky enough that my neighbors only use their property on occasion and don't live there. They also don't have interest in selling so I'm set :D Good luck with your journey and thanks for watching my video. All my new videos are in Spanish now and I don't think that will change. Maybe I will get subtitles in the future.
I'm currently living in Mexico with my Mexican girlfriend and this is something we're thinking about doing too! Would you mind sharing what area/region of Oaxaca you bought your land in and how much it cost? Or do you have a video discussing this that you could link me to please?We haven't decided where we're going to buy land yet, but looking at the environment and scenery in your video here makes me want to check out that area! Also, do you have any tips on where to look for land for sale too? Thanks!
Hey there! How exciting that you're looking into a lifestyle shift. I've been intentionally not sharing a whole lot of info about moving here so as not to motivate so many people.. It has been a sensitive topic for many. I purchased my land here after a few months of looking. Nothing is online and I didn't find agencies. All was in person. I'm in the mountains near San Jose Del Pacifico. Hopefully that helps a little. Thank you for watching
@@Gringooax Hey! Yeah, I completely understand why you don't want to share too much about it. But this was still very helpful, so thanks very much for that!
You can also work on line. I hard a friend hi I taught English and earned 2000 dollars a month. Enough to live rich in Mexico. I taught English to the Chinese, they pay very well. You just have to contact the agency, register and that's it, very easy.
Approaching 30 years in Mexico! Advise to gringo - much cheaper & safer to live in areas that aren’t tourist hot spots. Also people here more friendly, approachable, & genuine.
Quidate mucho hermanito se té quiere dé gratis gringo sigue pará adelante y ayuda ⛑️ tus vecinos siempre hermano cuídate mucho hermano 😊., You doing good 👍 bless you in México brother,and family 💕
Thanks for your video. People like you are like an idol to me. I would love to live a similar lifestyle than you. I am from Switzerland married a Mexican and we live now in Mexico Citty. In january we want to move out from the citty to a safe place in nature. Oxaca peaked my intrest a lot. Is it really so easy to buy some land in nature and build your own home? Cud you give some information about that process and how to look for places like this? would be awesome.
Very cool ! We are currently in Guatemala after spending a year in Nicaragua. We retired 18 months ago and are going to travel between Mexico and Argentina until we find our favorite retirement city. For years I have wanted to buy land and build my own little small place, even if it is just a place to hang out on weekends. Not sure if I want to build with wood or cob or adobe, but I think it would be a fun project. How far are you from the city ? You must need a car ? How did you go about finding a piece of land ?…and how do you know how much it is worth ?
Hello there! How awesome that you guys are living such an adventure. I love hearing stories like yours. I bought a reliable and easy to fix ford ranger. No bells and whistles but I can work on it and parts are cheap. I'm not very far from the city. About an hour to get anything I need. I also have a village close by with many things as well. I'm just far enough to have my peace and quiet. Finding the land I had to do in person. I rented a place and got to know the community and met people about their land. Spanish was needed or an interpreter. I sort of got a gauge of fair prices by asking around. They were all over the place honestly haha. But if you find a family selling and you get along well, you can usually work out something fair all around. I hope that helps. Thank you for watching my videos :)
@@Gringooax Yes we are enjoying our adventure but wish I could have escaped the rat race at your age. My wife is originally from Nicaragua and we have been married forever (10 grandkids), so we have the Spanish covered. We are probably heading to Argentina next and lots of people build small places outside of Cordoba, in the sierras. We’ll see ! We will keep watching to see what you guys are up to. We are only 4 hours from the Mexican border. Oh, what do you do for internet there ? Thx
been living in Mexico for 3 years now... loved your points about the level of freedom. the government doesnt have its nose and its fingers in everything you do like in the US and Canada. the government is there to do its basic functions and not to harass people. same with the police. in the US people have been killed by the cops for jay walking or having a light out on their vehicle and a bunch of other petty little things. the police in Mexico are not like that. they are only interested in going after legit crimes and protecting the law abiding citizens. and same thing with safety. in the US so much of crime is random. you can just be in the wrong place at the wrong time very easily. in Mexico crime is more isolated to people involved in the drug trade. it you dont buy or sell drugs that massively lowers your possible exposure to crime. Mexico certainly isnt perfect but it is much closer to how society should function. people have the freedom AND the responsibility to take care of themselves.
Awesome brotha, living in the states has its pros and cons but definitely subscribing our fam is from Mexico ..let us know how it is out there living in the woods ..do you still travel to the States for income? Will you have AirBnb?
I can travel to the states for work if I need to, but the plan is to become completely independent. I have plenty of work here trimming trees. I also make money from TH-cam. Eventually I will have rentals. Also I have very minimal monthly expenses... So I don't think I will be going back to the states any time soon :D
I bought 6 acres for $5,000. And I put a cabin on it. I worked hard. No begging no borrowing no stealing. Just hard work. There were Plenty of jobs in the US. But no more ! You are good to settle there in Mexico because the last 3 years the U.S. open border has allowed around 40 million people to came across the Mexican border into the U.S. see the U.S. has a census . It’s done every 7-10 years. The last one we did was about 7 years ago. The head count of the census tells every community of each state in the U.S. how many people live there and how many hospitals, EMS , police , nurses, schools, housing, stores ect… are needed to be in those areas to provide services to each community. So when Biden opened the border and let the 40 plus million people in less than 3 years it overwhelmed the system. Now you can’t get in a hospital or get the police on the phone or have school with qualified teachers. Nurses are in shortage and housing. The U.S. government took all the US tax paying citizens money 💵 they even charge the percent of your withholdings from employers. So at the end of the year you owe. Period. No one is getting anything back. We strive to break even. But it’s hard. The people who come into the US illegally crossing over without proper documentation now are living on the tax dollars all the citizens pay in. I’m sure the gov . Is making money somehow off their backs. No government pulls off a human trafficking scam this big without making something off of it. But in the process it’s going to Collapsed the U.S. economy. It’s inevitable. Things are bad in the U.S. but about to get much worse. My advice is don’t come to the U.S. No matter how much you are promised by the U.S. government. Understand the U.S. is 34 trillion dollars in debt. The country will collapse and all that cash , household, medical, education ext you have been promised if you leave your country and come to the U.S. will come to an end. “ Brics “ is devaluing the U.S. dollar. Just watch it’s worth there in Mexico. A US dollar used to worth a lot more. It’s going to keep falling. And these people who came up here are going to find themselves in a very bad place. Possible in a civil war. Then there is also the theory that this plant X / Niberu is what’s causing these huge solar flares and that will set off the Yellowstone super volcano. And cause major earthquakes and bringing all these people here was just leading them to ultimate death. ☠️. It’s definitely not solar maximum. That is in 2025. Something big is Causing the sun to react. And there is damage on other planets according to scientists who will tell the truth. You are smart to settle down there in Mexico. In fact my neighbor who has lived in the U.S. over 25 years are going back to Mexico because it’s so bad in US. The things is they see the US as bad but they never knew it before 40/50 years ago. It was beautiful and safe and there was good jobs and opportunities. But when millions come to the U.S. illegally it has ruined what the U.S. had. I guess if something does happen that causes a big die off of the population it’s possible the U.S. could get good people in power who will honor the constitution and it be nice again. But I’m older I will not live to see it. Something is coming. Something of biblical proportions. That’s another thing I have studied the king James 60 years. We are living in the end of days , end of times. I believe we are in the tribulation already. All I will say is teach your child / children. Education is key. They need to understand how governments works. They need World history,world government. Not what’s being taught in US universities today, some leftist propaganda. But good solid history from history books. These fools out there screaming “ free Palestine “ have never even been to the actual Country of Palestine or to the Gaza Strip. The Gaza Strip that was given to Abraham s offspring for all generations. Know your history. Know the King James Bible and Jesus! Stay there. Encourage others not to come to the U.S. it’s about to get very bad in USA. The corrupt politicians are doing everything to stay in power and keep out anyone who will try to turn things around. To make things better in the U.S. most of the city’s are just full of homeless now. The infrastructure is failing. Stay where you are ! Encourage others not to come to the US. It’s going to get worse. You are smart to settle in Mexico.
Thank you for sharing! Trust me I'm well aware. I couldn't get out fast enough as soon as I formed a plan. I was worried something would happen before I could pull this off. I definitely have much more peace of mind where I am now. I had an overwhelming sense of uncertainty in the US. I also didn't have a home base there. I traded for work and lived in Airbnb's provided by my employer. So I didn't rent or own anything and a way to save. But that is a dicey situation to be in if anything were to happen. I am certainly much happier here :) thank you for watching and stay safe brother!
If you’re happy of what you’re doing. it the best you could do. I’m A USA I raised my children in Mexico now they are in The USA and they don’t like here very well. We moved in the USA because I wanted them get their high school diploma and they already got it. Very happy with that. But me and my wife missed Mexico lindo and Querido. Maybe one day I comeback to the Rancho you know. Ok Mexigringo I’m so sorry to say Gringo I know it not alright cuídate mucho y cuida a tu bebé hermoso en México se vive bien and with little money.
@@Gringooax You are welcome. I had to agree with the facts you were speaking because I can relate to them. This capitalist society is all about money, money money !!!
¡Felicidades por encontrar un lugar tan hermoso para vivir! Estás en una posición única donde puedes volver a los Estados Unidos cuando necesites, especialmente para ganar algo de dinero extra. Muchos mexicanos desearían tener ese privilegio, de poder trabajar legalmente en los Estados Unidos y luego regresar a México. Desafortunadamente, la mayoría de las personas aquí luchan financieramente y viven dentro de sus posibilidades porque no tienen otra opción. Al menos, en algunos lugares, tienen paisajes hermosos, como el pueblo en el que estás. Sobre la corrupción policial en México, parece que la aceptas en cierta medida. Pero piénsalo: ¿realmente quieres vivir en un lugar donde la persona más rica puede comprar a la policía? ¿Donde podrías ser encarcelado por acusaciones falsas solo porque alguien pagó a un oficial? Esto puede pasar en cualquier lugar, pero es menos probable en los Estados Unidos, donde la policía, en su mayoría, es honorable y no acepta sobornos. Esto anima a la gente a seguir la ley más. En México, la gente a menudo rompe las leyes porque sabe que puede pagar para evitar problemas. El gobierno actual en México está tratando de combatir la corrupción, y si supieran que has sobornado a la policía, podrías meterte en serios problemas. Una vez que sobornas a un oficial, ellos también tienen poder sobre ti. Esta práctica es parte de lo que ha hecho de México un lugar tan peligroso durante tanto tiempo. Y sobre la libertad de expresión: en México, no es lo mismo que en los Estados Unidos. ¿Con qué frecuencia escuchas sobre candidatos políticos siendo asesinados en los EE. UU.? ¿O el gobierno haciendo desaparecer a 43 estudiantes y actuando como si nada hubiera pasado? Aquí en México, los políticos que intentan luchar contra la corrupción a menudo son asesinados; ha habido unos pocos solo en los últimos meses. Claro, los EE. UU. tienen sus problemas, pero ¿realmente querrías que el sistema corrupto de México se apodere de los EE. UU.? Amigo, vale la pena preservar los EE. UU. Si no fuera por el bien que queda en los EE. UU., México podría haber descendido a un estado mucho peor. Estás disfrutando de una vida placentera, pero la sociedad mexicana tiene serios problemas, especialmente en las principales ciudades. La mentalidad de "cangrejos en un balde" es fuerte aquí, y es raro ver a la gente genuinamente feliz por el éxito de los demás a menos que hayan vivido en los Estados Unidos. En los EE. UU., la gente a menudo apoya los logros de los demás, algo que todavía se está desarrollando aquí en México. Incluso el presidente AMLO reconoce que la sociedad mexicana necesita una mejora moral. El racismo es otra área en la que México está rezagado. Ojo, no te estoy diciendo que no estes en Mexico o que Mexico es un lugar malo, claro que no, Mexico es muy bonito y nos gustaria que la moral siga creciendo, que como Mexicanos sigamos moralizando nuestra sociedad pero tambien necesitamos perservar a EE UU de America. Me encantaría discutir estos temas más a fondo si te interesa.
Great comment. Bastante fácil entender su español, gracias! Although I hear what you say, I disagree with much. The United States kills many many many people every year. They do this through wars, taking over politics of other countries and let’s not even begin to mention the pedophilia that tortures many children in their cults. American politicians are just better at lying. Think JFK… killed in broad daylight by the CIA… well known 9/11, an obvious planner assassination of hundreds of thousands… all for insurance money and to create the “war on terror”, so the entire world can become slaves to the cabal. Please do more research to learn any what’s REALLY going on
I was so surprised the first time I visited this area. I had no idea Mexico had such a large variety of climates. They have a little bit of everything. Just warmer 😀
You are on TH-cam as well? Hopefully you can get monetized soon buddy! Just keep doing your best to make good content and the viewers will come. It is really nice😉
Isn't it true that unless you're a citizen you can only lease the land albeit for 99 years as is the law but it's still not yours. Also beiing married to a Mexican does provide more security than a expatriate would feel
That's what every Mexican I know that works up here does that ain't bad people they're smart if Trump takes office I might do the same thing only thing I'm worried about is cartel
Honestly the cartel is one of the smallest concerns I have. I forget that it even exists unless someone from the state brings it up..Are you worried about the bloods or crypts killing you wherever you are? probably not.. Thank you for watching my videos and sharing your thoughts :)
Not at all. I've spent a lot of time in Mexico and never had anything out of the ordinary take place. I never felt more unsafe than anywhere in the US. If there are dangerous places, most locals and people will let you know before you end up in the middle of anything bad.
Would you ever consider selling everything and moving to another country?
Amigo un comentario en español soy de Oacaca saludos
Donde es allí ? Se Mira como sanjose de pacífico o san mateo río ondo podrías dar una pista? please .
Yes, I DID, been living on a tropical island for 4 years now, SAVED MY LIFE....literally! Most are caught up in Vanities and simply surviving
That is amazing!!! Good on ya! This move literally saved my life as well :)
@@Gringooax and I too paid a price for true Freedom = Left by those who still sought Illusions.
Woaoooo, you chose one of the most beautiful states in Mexico Oaxaca. There people are humble. Honest, and so friendly.
That’s a beautiful countryside you’re in, and your little boy playing with a stick instead of a tablet!
Hello my friend I am a 20 year old from California and it's wonderful what you're doing California is so expensive
My wife and I moved from the US to the oaxacan coast 2.5 years ago. You're speaking our truth too! We will be checking out your other videos. The Sierra Sur is gorgeous
I’m so happy for you that you chose. To stay living with your family. Family suppost to stay together no matter what.
They are in Mexico City. My wife did not like the forest. This is an old video :(
Very Nice of you to tell people What life is all about and Im happy for you that you found your place in this life. Keep doing What you are doing and Im looking forward to the next episode ! All the best to you and your family.
Thank you so much!
Happy for you. I have a lot of experience with Mexico. Let's just say you're one of the lucky ones.
Thank you! We are definitely very grateful to be here.
You sound like a good young father and husband and wise God bless you and your family
ok as a woman, mom and grandmother I want to give you MEGA KUDOS You chose your Family over all the BS... Your son is adorable You are a true Father a beautiful Soul, sending positive energy for you and your family for continued happiness, health and Blessings .... Great Job exactly Slow down, Breathe enjoy the Moment Thanks for Sharing Your Beautiful Life
Thank you :)
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greetings dude ! you having many peoples dream!! welcome to our land, and share your knowledge with our good oaxaca people!!
Thanks homie!
Hey gringo welcome to my state Oaxaca we need more people like u and we want se more videos of you working tus tierras you are amazing saludos
More to come!
MY BEST WISHES TO ALL . STAY POSITIVE AND KEEP GOING FORWARD IN SEARCH OF HAPPINESS .AND ALWAYS KEEP LIFE OPTIONS OPEN TO BETTER YOUR FAMILY'S OPTIONS ANYWHERE ON EARTH.
Thank you for the great video. I’m so happy that you found your happy place. I heard Oaxaca is awesome…
Oaxaca is truly amazing! Thank you for watching and listening to me ramble while I learn how to make videos haha
Apenas comenze a ver tus videos hoy…y ya me aventé varios…5 buenas razones para vivir en México..y muchos de nosotros lo sabemos..pero acá seguimos..en USA..😞
Aqui en Estados Unidos estamos undidos casa mes con tantos pagos.
Desde Que tenia 13 años Vivo en Texas. Ya tengo 59 y me quisiera it a vivir a Mexico, tener una vida tranquila y ya no trabajar.
Wow! I love this guy already! Subscribing now! My partner and I feel the same way, we are actually moving to Chiapas, Mx from NY before the end of the year! We have very similar plans to this guy, living as much off the land as we can, and living simply and communally with others in the area but not completely off grid.
Welcome aboard! That is so cool. I'm happy for you both and look forward to hearing how it works out. I still want to visit Chiapas. I haven't been to the good parts yet and it is so close!
Thank you for your sub :D
I had wanted to look into moving to Chiapas as well! Where did you buy your land? Online? Or did you go down there and talk to locals? Thank you!
Definitely have to come down and talk to the locals. There are no listings online. It is much better to negotiate in person. We rented a place and had a few months looking at land and feeling out the community :)
I just saw your videos and its amazing to see you enjoying Mexico and teaching people how to live happy with less but beautiful things around
God bless you and family…. Even though I just saw another video where your wife left you…… best wishes to you
Thank you! I am glad you enjoy my videos. Yes... It was difficult, but I'm feeling better as time goes on. Working on myself and the channel has been very positive :) Bless you
I am in the mountains of Oaxaca myself for exactly the same reasons except we are older and don't have young children. But between my health, and my husband was ready to retire. We decided to move here instead of trying for legal status for him in the states.
I'm from Guanajuato mexico. Living in USA. Oaxaca is where I want move. Is beautiful
Thank you so much for this thorough video of why disconnecting from the western world is essential. I’m here giving birth and will return soon again to follow a similar journey to yours. Hopefully your units are built by that time and I can rent from you. You’re truly a real one. Peace❤
Thank you so much! That really does mean a lot to me.. I'm grateful for the motivation and support I've received. I will continue to make videos, so you will know if I have something ready. Hopefully sooner than later :)
Así es amigo USA ya no es tan seguro como era años atrás hoy entrar a robar bicicletas no respetan la propiedad Roban carros etc ya no se duerme pensando sino pasaron bandalizando el auto ,mi esposa es de Oaxaca y nuestro sueño es vivir en un lugar tan bello como ese
Wish you the best with your family on your new journey 🌳🌱🌲! Exactly that’s good you are building something for your family and yourself! Best of luck keep it up! 🤗🙏🏼💞😊
Thank you so much!
Great you are enjoying your time in Oax. On your comment of life in the states is what you make of it based on your choices, it’s not all paycheck after paycheck if you make good decisions and you are willing to take risks
you just dont get it. the US is on the verge of total collapse. get your head out of your ass. anyone defending the US has no idea what is going on.
Welcome to oaxaca
Where you can find peace ✌️ God bless you bro
I think you made a wise decision! You choose your family over money. Congratulation!
And now I no longer live with my family. Funny how things work out sometimes...
I just found your channel and I can't stop watching your videos. You are living my dream. As a Mexican I apreciare your feeling for my country and my culture. I can't wait to see the finish project done and hopefully I can go on vacation and stay on one of your future rentals. I just want to know what your family thinks about you living in Mexico. Do they support you and have they visited you at your cabin and what's the closest town from your cabin?
Thank you so much!! My family is very supportive. I've always lived a very independant and nomadic lifestyle. I don't think it surprised anyone haha. No family from the US has visited the cabin yet. Maybe I will see you in the future. Don't give up on your dreams! 😛
this is awesome, great job bro God bless ur family
I hope your water holds out. ✌️
I have well water on my property as well. I just haven't invested in accessing it. Using the creek was the quickest most affordable option.
ya, I would worry about that as well in the dry season!
I love how brave are you speaking the truth, I wish you the very best, with your family. Such an inspiration. I hope also thus video in spanish for our culture who get trap in the smoke and mirrors of materialism, sometimes going to another countries getting trap in the system, I want all of us can return soon to our Homeland 🙌
You have a great head on your shoulders. Great thinking. Yeah, I'm here in the US. It's all about what you said. I agree. Yeah it's time to be happy and comfortable have something for your family I'm proud of you for making this decision. Great move! I'm all for that. It's an awesome place you have and I know you've worked hard for what you got. Keep the great job up! Sending my love❤🙏🇺🇸🌹
Thank you so much!🙏
Just came across your channel and subscribed Oaxaca is a beautiful state in which two set your roots down 🌄
Thanks for subbing! I just recently switch over to filming all of my videos in Spanish. It has taken off, so I'm going to keep doing more of the same. I hope to get subtitles in English soon :)
Amazing story. Can't wait for a similar opportunity. We have family there too, maybe I'll see you round the tienda one day haha.
Don't hesitate to say hello if you see me 👋
I have been living off-grid for a few years and am always researching new areas to consider. Wow you are really doing great out there young man. Maybe I will visit one day and check it out? Great job
Awesome! Thank you! Let me know if you're ever in the area man :)
I like the natural stream of consciousness freestyle flow. Thank you!
Found your channel - for a few years I have known that the USA is going Tango Uniform and Oaxaca will be a great place to live (but we are now in our 70’s)
I'm glad you found my channel! Sounds like a great time to come to Mexico to me! two of my good friends here in the village are ex pats and they are both right around 70 years old. I would bet that there are more retired foreigners in Mexico than younger people. Those that actually live here that it. I hope you keep watching. I appreciate the support :)
Great story and great job Collin!
Thanks so much!
Good truthful video Gringo Oaxaqueño. Good Spanish on your other videos too. You forgot to mention taxes. I am currently living in California in free slavery lol. Taxes here are insane. Taxes for buying anything, taxes for having a house, taxes for cars, taxes for every dollar you make, taxes for when you die
You are absolutely correct! It is nearly impossible for most people to keep their heads above water on an average wage. That is just paying rent and meeting basic needs. Trying to become any sort of property owner is unfortunately a turning into a fantasy for most. Many are trapped in a cycle of working to live. Wage slavery :(
PS. I love succulents!❤️
no inheritance tax in CA. I believe ?
Omg, EVERYTHING THAT YOU SAYING IS TRUE..
Nice the sierra sur is beautiful, you choose an Oaxaca state with most diversity.I am from a community close from here, and planing to come back from California to my birth Town
I am excited for you! I enjoy it here very much :) Saludos🙏
Take care buddy
Congrats bro!!!! Great move...
It's the best decision I've ever made!
everything you say is true ....
Hola!
This is the first of your videos I've watched. Hope to see more. My dream is to move somewhere in Oaxaca also. Hopefully soon!!
That's awesome! Moving to Mexico and building my own home was one of the best decisions of my life. I was so over the U.S. Things are falling apart there. Who can actually afford a life there let alone truly owning anything.
You aré doing a great job Bro.... Beautiful place ......welcome to México,now you know the meaning of real freedom..
Thanks brother! I'm so grateful to be here :)
Thanks! 😃
Good in u self I'm from Guatemala I Leke your channel congratulations
Thank you very much!
Love the videos🇲🇽🇺🇸
Great chose bro 😎!!!
Oaxaca is beautiful 😍
It really is!
Bendiciones que bonitos videos.saludos desde Houston Texas ❤.
Saludos🙏
I, too, moved from the US to Mexico and I second you on your reasoning.. I'd like to buy land in Oaxaca but I hear that it's difficult if you're not local. Do you have any advice?
i love your spanish videos
I would do what you did if I was younger.
Good for you its beautiful
But I have lived in Central America, currently in us southwest and I think there are still plenty of opportunities to do this in the US.
Ive been and out of prison in California in my 30's. Im 54 years old now and have an active warrant due to operating a painting company with no contractors license. The judicial system is a business and are always trying to pull dollars from your pocket I'm always feeling like im always in trouble for minimal shit! This might be a dumb question? Do you pay property tax there? Thumbs up! Subscribed.
Not a dumb question. Yes I pay property tax. About $100 every two years
I also help out my community. There is an unspoken tax that I make sure to be a part of... I am not here to exploit.
Good choice
Hey brother, greetings from Texas. I’m so happy to see that you have found your place in Mexico. But please don’t tell everybody how great Mexico. is because before you know it, everybody and their grandmother is going to go down to Mexico and they will turn Mexico. into what they have turned the US into, so let them think that it is absolutely dangerous that there are narco traffickers everywhere there’s bodies everywhere and that the sky is the color of Safia that information needs to be kept to ourselves. It’s a thing that. Nobody is supposed to know until they make it down there then they will realize how beautiful and safe Mexico really is basically what the US used to be Mexico is the new USA defended by Russia and China
Yeah... All of my videos are in Spanish now.. The people have been much more supportive and welcoming than when I was recording in English. I'm going to focus more on what I'm doing and how I'm living rather than a check list on how to move here. I want to preserve the oasis I have found as long as possible.
@@Gringooax awesome brother well God bless and blessings to everything that you do. Thanks for the response
Isn’t it someone can’t be more free and able to enjoy and love life than the land of the free. Which is not free. Enjoy brother.❤
Awesome! I’m looking into Mexico too. I’m concerned about noise and shooting after living off grid without neighbors for years and having the absolute bliss of quiet, then people moved in running generators all day, blaring music and shooting til late at night. Is there a lot of noise around you? Like an insensitivity to it?
Hey there! How exciting that you are considering Mexico! I have absolutely no noise around me. Occasionally I can hear engine brakes in the distance, but that is very rarely and only a few moments. During the day sometimes there are chainsaws making boards and cutting trees in the distance, but that is also occasionally and only during the day. I'm lucky enough that my neighbors only use their property on occasion and don't live there. They also don't have interest in selling so I'm set :D Good luck with your journey and thanks for watching my video. All my new videos are in Spanish now and I don't think that will change. Maybe I will get subtitles in the future.
@@Gringooax thank you so much and I hope to learn more Spanish from watching your videos!
I'm currently living in Mexico with my Mexican girlfriend and this is something we're thinking about doing too! Would you mind sharing what area/region of Oaxaca you bought your land in and how much it cost? Or do you have a video discussing this that you could link me to please?We haven't decided where we're going to buy land yet, but looking at the environment and scenery in your video here makes me want to check out that area! Also, do you have any tips on where to look for land for sale too? Thanks!
Hey there! How exciting that you're looking into a lifestyle shift. I've been intentionally not sharing a whole lot of info about moving here so as not to motivate so many people.. It has been a sensitive topic for many. I purchased my land here after a few months of looking. Nothing is online and I didn't find agencies. All was in person. I'm in the mountains near San Jose Del Pacifico. Hopefully that helps a little. Thank you for watching
@@Gringooax Hey! Yeah, I completely understand why you don't want to share too much about it. But this was still very helpful, so thanks very much for that!
You can also work on line. I hard a friend hi I taught English and earned 2000 dollars a month. Enough to live rich in Mexico. I taught English to the Chinese, they pay very well. You just have to contact the agency, register and that's it, very easy.
Approaching 30 years in Mexico! Advise to gringo - much cheaper & safer to live in areas that aren’t tourist hot spots. Also people here more friendly, approachable, & genuine.
Absolutely! I feel so safe here and the people are some of the best you could ask for.
Quidate mucho hermanito se té quiere dé gratis gringo sigue pará adelante y ayuda ⛑️ tus vecinos siempre hermano cuídate mucho hermano 😊., You doing good 👍 bless you in México brother,and family 💕
Is that a natural spring behind you in your first location in this video? Wonderful! And good for you!!!!
Hey there! it is actually a creek that is fed from a natural spring not very far away. It is some of the best water I've had :)
I wanna do that soon
Thanks for your video. People like you are like an idol to me. I would love to live a similar lifestyle than you. I am from Switzerland married a Mexican and we live now in Mexico Citty. In january we want to move out from the citty to a safe place in nature. Oxaca peaked my intrest a lot. Is it really so easy to buy some land in nature and build your own home? Cud you give some information about that process and how to look for places like this? would be awesome.
I need to get my Mexican citizenship. My dad was born in Mexico. So, this is my goal for 2024/2025
You should! Mexico is amazing 😍
Very cool !
We are currently in Guatemala after spending a year in Nicaragua.
We retired 18 months ago and are going to travel between Mexico and Argentina until we find our favorite retirement city.
For years I have wanted to buy land and build my own little small place, even if it is just a place to hang out on weekends. Not sure if I want to build with wood or cob or adobe, but I think it would be a fun project.
How far are you from the city ? You must need a car ? How did you go about finding a piece of land ?…and how do you know how much it is worth ?
Hello there! How awesome that you guys are living such an adventure. I love hearing stories like yours. I bought a reliable and easy to fix ford ranger. No bells and whistles but I can work on it and parts are cheap. I'm not very far from the city. About an hour to get anything I need. I also have a village close by with many things as well. I'm just far enough to have my peace and quiet. Finding the land I had to do in person. I rented a place and got to know the community and met people about their land. Spanish was needed or an interpreter. I sort of got a gauge of fair prices by asking around. They were all over the place honestly haha. But if you find a family selling and you get along well, you can usually work out something fair all around. I hope that helps. Thank you for watching my videos :)
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Yes we are enjoying our adventure but wish I could have escaped the rat race at your age.
My wife is originally from Nicaragua and we have been married forever (10 grandkids), so we have the Spanish covered.
We are probably heading to Argentina next and lots of people build small places outside of Cordoba, in the sierras. We’ll see !
We will keep watching to see what you guys are up to.
We are only 4 hours from the Mexican border.
Oh, what do you do for internet there ?
Thx
been living in Mexico for 3 years now... loved your points about the level of freedom. the government doesnt have its nose and its fingers in everything you do like in the US and Canada. the government is there to do its basic functions and not to harass people. same with the police. in the US people have been killed by the cops for jay walking or having a light out on their vehicle and a bunch of other petty little things. the police in Mexico are not like that. they are only interested in going after legit crimes and protecting the law abiding citizens. and same thing with safety. in the US so much of crime is random. you can just be in the wrong place at the wrong time very easily. in Mexico crime is more isolated to people involved in the drug trade. it you dont buy or sell drugs that massively lowers your possible exposure to crime. Mexico certainly isnt perfect but it is much closer to how society should function. people have the freedom AND the responsibility to take care of themselves.
Awesome brotha, living in the states has its pros and cons but definitely subscribing our fam is from Mexico ..let us know how it is out there living in the woods ..do you still travel to the States for income? Will you have AirBnb?
I can travel to the states for work if I need to, but the plan is to become completely independent. I have plenty of work here trimming trees. I also make money from TH-cam. Eventually I will have rentals. Also I have very minimal monthly expenses... So I don't think I will be going back to the states any time soon :D
¡El bebé esta hermoso! ¿Cuantos años tiene?
un año y cuatro meses
Awesome
Congrats hermano
I bought 6 acres for $5,000. And I put a cabin on it. I worked hard. No begging no borrowing no stealing. Just hard work. There were Plenty of jobs in the US. But no more ! You are good to settle there in Mexico because the last 3 years the U.S. open border has allowed around 40 million people to came across the Mexican border into the U.S. see the U.S. has a census . It’s done every 7-10 years. The last one we did was about 7 years ago. The head count of the census tells every community of each state in the U.S. how many people live there and how many hospitals, EMS , police , nurses, schools, housing, stores ect… are needed to be in those areas to provide services to each community. So when Biden opened the border and let the 40 plus million people in less than 3 years it overwhelmed the system. Now you can’t get in a hospital or get the police on the phone or have school with qualified teachers. Nurses are in shortage and housing. The U.S. government took all the US tax paying citizens money 💵 they even charge the percent of your withholdings from employers. So at the end of the year you owe. Period. No one is getting anything back. We strive to break even. But it’s hard. The people who come into the US illegally crossing over without proper documentation now are living on the tax dollars all the citizens pay in. I’m sure the gov . Is making money somehow off their backs. No government pulls off a human trafficking scam this big without making something off of it. But in the process it’s going to
Collapsed the U.S. economy. It’s inevitable. Things are bad in the U.S. but about to get much worse.
My advice is don’t come to the U.S. No matter how much you are promised by the U.S. government.
Understand the U.S. is 34 trillion dollars in debt. The country will collapse and all that cash , household, medical, education ext you have been promised if you leave your country and come to the U.S. will come to an end. “ Brics “ is devaluing the U.S. dollar. Just watch it’s worth there in Mexico. A US dollar used to worth a lot more. It’s going to keep falling. And these people who came up here are going to find themselves in a very bad place. Possible in a civil war. Then there is also the theory that this plant X / Niberu is what’s causing these huge solar flares and that will set off the Yellowstone super volcano. And cause major earthquakes and bringing all these people here was just leading them to ultimate death. ☠️. It’s definitely not solar maximum. That is in 2025. Something big is Causing the sun to react. And there is damage on other planets according to scientists who will tell the truth. You are smart to settle down there in Mexico. In fact my neighbor who has lived in the U.S. over 25 years are going back to Mexico because it’s so bad in US. The things is they see the US as bad but they never knew it before 40/50 years ago. It was beautiful and safe and there was good jobs and opportunities. But when millions come to the U.S. illegally it has ruined what the U.S. had. I guess if something does happen that causes a big die off of the population it’s possible the U.S. could get good people in power who will honor the constitution and it be nice again. But I’m older I will not live to see it. Something is coming. Something of biblical proportions. That’s another thing I have studied the king James 60 years. We are living in the end of days , end of times. I believe we are in the tribulation already. All I will say is teach your child / children. Education is key. They need to understand how governments works. They need World history,world government. Not what’s being taught in US universities today, some leftist propaganda. But good solid history from history books. These fools out there screaming “ free Palestine “ have never even been to the actual
Country of Palestine or to the Gaza Strip. The Gaza Strip that was given to Abraham s offspring for all generations. Know your history. Know the King James Bible and Jesus! Stay there. Encourage others not to come to the U.S. it’s about to get very bad in USA. The corrupt politicians are doing everything to stay in power and keep out anyone who will try to turn things around. To make things better in the U.S. most of the city’s are just full of homeless now. The infrastructure is failing. Stay where you are ! Encourage others not to come to the US. It’s going to get worse. You are smart to settle in Mexico.
Thank you for sharing! Trust me I'm well aware. I couldn't get out fast enough as soon as I formed a plan. I was worried something would happen before I could pull this off. I definitely have much more peace of mind where I am now. I had an overwhelming sense of uncertainty in the US. I also didn't have a home base there. I traded for work and lived in Airbnb's provided by my employer. So I didn't rent or own anything and a way to save. But that is a dicey situation to be in if anything were to happen. I am certainly much happier here :) thank you for watching and stay safe brother!
If you’re happy of what you’re doing. it the best you could do. I’m A USA I raised my children in Mexico now they are in The USA and they don’t like here very well. We moved in the USA because I wanted them get their high school diploma and they already got it. Very happy with that. But me and my wife missed Mexico lindo and Querido. Maybe one day I comeback to the Rancho you know. Ok Mexigringo I’m so sorry to say Gringo I know it not alright cuídate mucho y cuida a tu bebé hermoso en México se vive bien and with little money.
I will subscribe, because I have the same plan for my retirement! but the land I have doesn`t have much water thoug
I just subscribed and agree with all you have said man for real. USA is not all that. Many Americans are fleeing to other places out of the country..
Yep... Thanks for the sub buddy! Happy to have you here :)
@@Gringooax You are welcome. I had to agree with the facts you were speaking because I can relate to them. This capitalist society is all about money, money money !!!
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Hey mate, I’m actually thinking of moving back to my home state of Oaxaca after 18 years in the US, which (or nearby) town did you end up settling in?
Hey there! I'm in the mountains near Miahuatlan Porfirio Diaz
En español,porfavor....saludos al pais de Honduras!!!❤
Saludos
i am from Chiapas Mexico, i live in Tennessee
? Hmmm, I relocated to the mountains in northern New Mexico USA (better than the old Mexico)….for reasons 2-5.
¡Felicidades por encontrar un lugar tan hermoso para vivir! Estás en una posición única donde puedes volver a los Estados Unidos cuando necesites, especialmente para ganar algo de dinero extra. Muchos mexicanos desearían tener ese privilegio, de poder trabajar legalmente en los Estados Unidos y luego regresar a México. Desafortunadamente, la mayoría de las personas aquí luchan financieramente y viven dentro de sus posibilidades porque no tienen otra opción. Al menos, en algunos lugares, tienen paisajes hermosos, como el pueblo en el que estás.
Sobre la corrupción policial en México, parece que la aceptas en cierta medida. Pero piénsalo: ¿realmente quieres vivir en un lugar donde la persona más rica puede comprar a la policía? ¿Donde podrías ser encarcelado por acusaciones falsas solo porque alguien pagó a un oficial? Esto puede pasar en cualquier lugar, pero es menos probable en los Estados Unidos, donde la policía, en su mayoría, es honorable y no acepta sobornos. Esto anima a la gente a seguir la ley más. En México, la gente a menudo rompe las leyes porque sabe que puede pagar para evitar problemas.
El gobierno actual en México está tratando de combatir la corrupción, y si supieran que has sobornado a la policía, podrías meterte en serios problemas. Una vez que sobornas a un oficial, ellos también tienen poder sobre ti. Esta práctica es parte de lo que ha hecho de México un lugar tan peligroso durante tanto tiempo.
Y sobre la libertad de expresión: en México, no es lo mismo que en los Estados Unidos. ¿Con qué frecuencia escuchas sobre candidatos políticos siendo asesinados en los EE. UU.? ¿O el gobierno haciendo desaparecer a 43 estudiantes y actuando como si nada hubiera pasado? Aquí en México, los políticos que intentan luchar contra la corrupción a menudo son asesinados; ha habido unos pocos solo en los últimos meses. Claro, los EE. UU. tienen sus problemas, pero ¿realmente querrías que el sistema corrupto de México se apodere de los EE. UU.?
Amigo, vale la pena preservar los EE. UU. Si no fuera por el bien que queda en los EE. UU., México podría haber descendido a un estado mucho peor. Estás disfrutando de una vida placentera, pero la sociedad mexicana tiene serios problemas, especialmente en las principales ciudades. La mentalidad de "cangrejos en un balde" es fuerte aquí, y es raro ver a la gente genuinamente feliz por el éxito de los demás a menos que hayan vivido en los Estados Unidos.
En los EE. UU., la gente a menudo apoya los logros de los demás, algo que todavía se está desarrollando aquí en México. Incluso el presidente AMLO reconoce que la sociedad mexicana necesita una mejora moral. El racismo es otra área en la que México está rezagado. Ojo, no te estoy diciendo que no estes en Mexico o que Mexico es un lugar malo, claro que no, Mexico es muy bonito y nos gustaria que la moral siga creciendo, que como Mexicanos sigamos moralizando nuestra sociedad pero tambien necesitamos perservar a EE UU de America.
Me encantaría discutir estos temas más a fondo si te interesa.
Great comment. Bastante fácil entender su español, gracias!
Although I hear what you say, I disagree with much.
The United States kills many many many people every year. They do this through wars, taking over politics of other countries and let’s not even begin to mention the pedophilia that tortures many children in their cults. American politicians are just better at lying.
Think JFK… killed in broad daylight by the CIA… well known
9/11, an obvious planner assassination of hundreds of thousands… all for insurance money and to create the “war on terror”, so the entire world can become slaves to the cabal. Please do more research to learn any what’s REALLY going on
Muy buen español
Looks like big bear California
I was so surprised the first time I visited this area. I had no idea Mexico had such a large variety of climates. They have a little bit of everything. Just warmer 😀
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En México no hay problema para personas que no están vinculadas al narco y el está enfocado en la familia
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Hola I am from oaxaca
Hola!
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let’s get married ❤
I live 'off grid' and yet here I am on TH-cam....sumtin' doesn't jibe...monetize me baby...
You are on TH-cam as well? Hopefully you can get monetized soon buddy! Just keep doing your best to make good content and the viewers will come. It is really nice😉
Gringo beautiful you little ranch
Gracias! 🙏
Lo curioso es el rio de personas yendo a U.S. dejando sus selvas y bosques para vivir de lo que tu escapas!
There's two sides to the coin. I bet a lot of those people in that town would rather be in the U.S
Some may think they do.... There is a pretty distorted view of what life in the US is really like here in Mexico.
Stopped by to see the inside of the house and????
Isn't it true that unless you're a citizen you can only lease the land albeit for 99 years as is the law but it's still not yours.
Also beiing married to a Mexican does provide more security than a expatriate would feel
Nunca dejarás de ser gringo
Of course.. Oaxaca is most safe..
That's what every Mexican I know that works up here does that ain't bad people they're smart if Trump takes office I might do the same thing only thing I'm worried about is cartel
Honestly the cartel is one of the smallest concerns I have. I forget that it even exists unless someone from the state brings it up..Are you worried about the bloods or crypts killing you wherever you are? probably not.. Thank you for watching my videos and sharing your thoughts :)
You going to pull up more Gringos followers in a few years Oaxaca will be hundreds of Gringos there !Asome¡
Don’t you worry about the cartel, crime etc?
Not at all. I've spent a lot of time in Mexico and never had anything out of the ordinary take place. I never felt more unsafe than anywhere in the US. If there are dangerous places, most locals and people will let you know before you end up in the middle of anything bad.
Remember, all the criminals migrated to the US. Migrant crime has left Mexico very peaceful jaja haha lol
Hablé más lento.