‘Fixers’ make life in Mexico easier

Published January 16, 2024

If you’ve lived in Mexico for any length of time, you’ve probably experienced your share of frustration when dealing with the country’s many layers of bureaucracy. I have personally spent countless hours and made multiple trips to various government agencies, banks, and utility offices trying to accomplish what I thought would be a straightforward process – like transferring internet service from one account holder to another (it turns out I needed my passport and a signed statement from the previous account holder) – and more complex processes like applying for permanent residency.

Luckily, there is a network of professional facilitators who can help. Facilitators, or “fixers” as they are sometimes called, are people with the expertise, connections, and Spanish-language skills who can help you navigate Mexico’s various administrative and bureaucratic processes. Most are also highly-trained professionals such as lawyers, accountants, former government employees, and healthcare workers.

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