This is not the first time Spears has openly expressed admiration for the country of Mexico. She shared on social media in early November that she feels more herself when she's in

Britney Spears didn’t move to Mexico— despite the video of Spears saying she did, a source told The Hollywood Reporter. The singer originally told fans that she moved to Mexico to escape the “incredibly cruel” paparazzi.

Pop icon Britney Spears marked her 43rd birthday on Monday, December 2, with a sun-soaked celebration on the beaches of Mexico. The singer took to Instagram to share glimpses of her day, but a cryptic video and recent life events have left fans speculating about her future.