Although there is no official record, it is estimated that more than two million Americans live permanently in Mexico, of which between eight and ten thousand are in Chapala and Ajijic, which demonstrates the close relationship between both nations, explained the vice consul of the United States in Guadalajara, Deborah Vélez, in the framework of the International Forum on Migration and Development of FIL Pensamiento.
“Since we have a large number of citizens here. We estimate, only in the Guadalajara area, with Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit and Aguascalientes, that we have more than half a million American citizens living, with around eight to 10 thousand of them in the Chapala area, and many more in the Nayarit area.
So we offer services for them to be in their daily lives. We have over 200 years of diplomatic relations with Mexico, and in addition to our physical proximity, we have the Central Embassy in Mexico City, but we also have nine consulates and nine consulate agencies, so almost 20 offices in which we provide services.” Participating, the municipal president of Chapala, Alejandro de Jesús Aguirre Curiel explained that thousands of people from other countries, especially the United States and Canada, and most of them retired, live in this area of Jalisco, to enjoy the excellent climate, the Magical Town of Ajijic, the traditions, natural surroundings, gastronomy and tranquility.
“There is information that the largest Committee of Foreigners is in Ajijic, it includes inhabitants of San Miguel de Allende, but the committee is in Ajijic, it is a popular destination because they seek to enjoy a warm climate and a quieter life and a more affordable cost of living.” The mayor acknowledged that this community has been very active in improving its surroundings and services, and even contributed half a million dollars for the construction of a technological center, and some of the CU Chapala’s courses are designed to meet the needs of this sector.
Source: jalisco.quadratin
