Retire in Mexico?

My aunt is talking about retiring in Mexico. I don't think it would be beneficial for her. However, she is determined. The reason I am against the idea is because her only source of income is a small government check of approx $600. Are there any advantages, especially financial, for her to make such a drastic move? Help, please.

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1. where in mexico is she planning on living? mexico city is very dangerous and people from other countries are very easy targets. i have been there twice and although nothing terribly bad happened, i would not live there. because my sister and i would not pay attention to a group of guys while we were walking to the market, they threw food at us. we were thankful we were with family from that area because im sure they would have harrassed us if we didnt. on the other hand, if she is planning on moving to an outer city area, i would have to suggest guanajuato, guanajuato. it is a smaller tourist city about four hours away from mexico city and she could probably get by on the check she gets. just keep in mind, that it is a poor country and if she moves there, she should be very careful of herself and her belongings. is she of hispanic heritage?
2. With an income of only $600 she won't qualify for a retirement visa (FM3). She needs to show an income of around $1200us or she'll remain on a 6 month tourist visa (FMT). A tourist visa would require returning to the border to renew it when it expires. I suppose she could just overstay her visa but takes the chance of getting deported. $600 is also about the minimum anyone can live on here in a small apartment.