The Cozumel Sun News January 2024: Cozumel Discounts Still Available, Transportation Fees, 2024, U.S. Instructions on Voting in 2024 Elections, Cozumel Carnaval Schedule, New Game Night, Update on Aurita and the Book Exchange.

Discount on Trash Collection Home and Commercial

Cozumel is still offering discounts for payment of your 2024 Taxes and Fees. Through January, your predial can receive a 15% discount, 50% if you hold an INAPAN card. Payment of your 2024 Trash removal fees will reward you a 10% discount through the month of February. Businesses located on Melgar Avenue are receiving a 50% discount due to the disruption caused by the construction.

Trash Removal

Business on Melgar

Predial (Home Taxes)

Mexico Drivers License for Foreigners

There are specific requirements for foreigners applying for a Mexico Driver’s License the first time, as well as renewing and replacing a lost driver’s license. The translated instructions for First time License Application, License Renewal, and Replacing a Lost License are in this section of The Cozumel Sun.

Transportation Fees

2024 Drivers License Fees

2024 Driver’s Permit Fees

Specialized License Fees

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U.S. Instructions on Voting in 2024 Elections

U.S. Embassy Mexico City

Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. federal elections for the House of Representatives and Senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters?  All states are required to count every absentee ballot that is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt deadline. Follow a few simple steps to ensure you can vote in the 2024 federal U.S. elections:

     1. Request your ballot. Complete a new Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). You must complete a new FPCA after January 1, 2024 to ensure you receive your ballot for the 2024 elections.  Submitting the FPCA allows you to request absentee ballots for all elections for federal offices (President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives) including primaries and special elections during the calendar year in which it is submitted.  All local election officials in all U.S. states and territories accept the FPCA.

You can complete the FPCA online at FVAP.gov. The online voting assistant will ask you questions specific to your state. We encourage you to request your blank ballots be delivered electronically (by email, internet download, or fax, depending on your state). Include your email address on your FPCA to take advantage of the electronic ballot delivery option. Return the FPCA per the instructions on the website. The online voting assistant will tell you if your state allows the FPCA to be returned electronically or if you must submit a paper copy with original ink signature. If you must return a paper version, please follow the same instructions below for returning your ballot.

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        2. Receive and complete your ballot. States are required to send out ballots 45 days before a regular election for federal office and generally send ballots at least 30 days before primary elections.  For most states, you can confirm your registration and ballot delivery online.

        3. Return your completed ballot. While some states allow you to return your completed ballot electronically, others do not.  If your state requires you to return paper voting forms or ballots to local election officials, you can do so free of charge at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate Monday through Friday, except holidays. Please note your post’s voting material drop off hours below.  Place your ballot in a postage-paid return envelope or in an envelope bearing sufficient domestic U.S. postage and address it to the relevant local election officials. Addresses of the Embassy and consulates are available here.

Embassy:

U.S. Embassy Mexico City: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

U.S. Consulate General Ciudad Juarez: 8:00 am – 4:00pm

U.S. Consulate General Guadalajara: 8:00 – 4:30 pm

U.S. Consulate General Hermosillo: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

U.S. Consulate General Matamoros: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

U.S. Consulate General Merida: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

U.S. Consulate General Monterrey: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

U.S. Consulate General Nogales: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

U.S. Consulate General Nuevo Laredo: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

U.S. Consulate General Tijuana: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
  

You can also return your FPCA or ballot to your local election officials via international mail or professional courier service at your own expense.

Research candidates and issues.  Please see the FVAP links page for resources you can use to research candidates and issues.  FVAP regularly sends information about election dates and deadlines through their Voting Alerts.  Email vote@fvap.gov to subscribe or follow FVAP on Facebook or Twitter.

Learn more at the Federal Voting Assistance Program’s (FVAP) website, FVAP.gov. If you have any questions about registering to vote overseas, please contact a Voting Assistance Officer at your closest post at:

Voting Assistance:

VoteMexicoCity@groups.state.gov

VoteCiudadJuarez@state.gov

VoteGuadalajara@state.gov

VoteHermosillo@state.gov

VoteMatamoros@state.gov

VoteMerida@state.gov

VoteMonterrey@state.gov

VoteNogales@state.gov

VoteNuevoLaredo@state.gov

VoteTijuana@state.gov

Remember, your vote counts!

Links:  

Mexico International Travel Information

U.S. Passports

Cozumel Carnaval Schedule

New Game Night

Every Thursday Game Night now at Una Mas Cozumel
And start time at 5.30 pm
Let’s get ready to play, 2×1 margaritas and Mojitos unlimited popcorn!
Bring your game but we have some games too!!!
Roll the dice
Draw the cards
EAT DRINK and WIN!!
Game Night at our place!!
January Thursday 25th at 5:30pm
Don’t miss it!!
Something different!! Something good!!
Here at Una Más located at
Ave 10 between 2 and 4 Col Centro

Aurita’s Corner

I want to once again thank you for your patience! Good News! I am currently finishing chemotherapy round six of eight! Thank you all for your prayers, support, and encouragement! While these other sessions have been bareable, compared to the first almost deadly session. I am often left without energy to function, however, I am almost there!

On the Book Exchange:

I was told two things that are holding things up. First that it was a misunderstanding with the young lady at the front desk. YOU DO NOT NEED A LIBRARY CARD to exchange.

Secondly, most of our books are in storage waiting shelving. A good friend is standing by ready to volunteer his services to set up our books as soon as he hears from Eva Maria Merino. This is the person to ask for if you have any problems in the meantime.

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