I lived in Latin America for several years and opened an account in Mexico. To be honest, local banks vary greatly in terms of service, and there is a lot of bureaucracy. Sometimes it is easier to open an international account online than to deal with local branches. You may find it useful to read about how to open a bank account in Mexico. It explains that often you need not only a passport and address, but also proof of income, and sometimes even recommendations from your current bank. Mexican banks may also ask for all of this. Therefore, if your goal is to access currencies and international transfers, it is better to immediately consider offshore or European banks that work with clients remotely.