Sonu Wasu reports at ABC15 Arizona, “It's a different type of "surge" at the border, one that may not be as visible, but it's been happening for the last few years.”
“We are talking about a record number of U.S. citizens who are moving south of the border to retire.”
“This reverse migration trend
is very real, and it's booming with more than one million American citizens
estimated to be living in Mexico. Cost of living and climate are listed as the
top two reasons for this migration. Mexico has a visa for such people, the
"residente temporal," which targets people who do not work in Mexico
and are economically self-sufficient.”
“Jamie and Paige Lopez are
among these ex-pats who sold their home in Arizona and have now re-settled in
Rosarito Beach, Mexico, just about 30 miles away from the San Diego border.”
"We live in a gated
community. We bought a house that has three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an ocean
view," said Lopez.
“Living on a retirement
income, couples who have made this big move know they could never afford this lifestyle
here in the United States.”
When you look at the number of
baby boomers retiring; the cost of living in the US vs. Mexico; the wonderful weather,
and the nearness of family and friends via the airplane, I’ve been surprised
more United States citizens haven’t slipped the bonds and come down to Mexico
to live and retire.
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