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Post Report of the Day

Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

Are there any particular health concerns? What is the quality of available medical care? What medical conditions typically require medical evacuation?

Water is hard and has arsenic. Bottled water or heavy duty filters. Dust and pollen can be issues at certain times of year.

How would you describe the availability and cost of groceries and household supplies relative to your home country?

Groceries and household supplies are readily available on either side of the border. Plentiful grocery stores and Costco on both sides. Prices are interesting as a product can be cheap in the US, but expensive...