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A little about Playa Zipolite, The Beach of the Dead . . .

Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca, Southern Mexico, on the Pacific Ocean. A little bit about my favorite little get-away on this small world of ours.

Zipolite, a sweaty 30-minute walk west from Puerto Angel, brings you to Playa Zipolite and another world. The feeling here is 1970's - Led Zep, Marley, and scruffy gringos.

A long, long time ago, Zipolite beach was usually visited by the Zapotecans...who made it a magical place. They came to visit Zipolite to meditate, or just to rest.

Recently, this beach has begun to receive day-trippers from Puerto Angel and Puerto Escondido, giving it a more TOURISTY feel than before.

Most people come here for the novelty of the nude beach, yoga, turtles, seafood, surf, meditation, vegetarians, discos, party, to get burnt by the sun, or to see how long they can stretch their skinny budget.

I post WWW Oaxaca, Mexico, Zipolite and areas nearby information. Also general budget, backpacker, surfer, off the beaten path, Mexico and beyond, information.

REMEMBER: Everyone is welcome at Zipolite.

ivan

Monday, January 4, 2021

Mexico News Today Monday, January 4, 2021

 

MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2021

At 8.8 per 100 cases, Mexico leads in Covid fatality rate among most affected countries

As of Sunday, there were just under 1.45 million confirmed cases, and the official death toll was 127,213. FULL STORY

AMLO announces genetically modified corn ban

A decision to fully phase out the growing and importing of GMO corn by January 2024 has been slammed by Mexico's largest agricultural lobby, but organic growers call it a victory. FULL STORY

Guanajuato, Morelos confirmed at maximum Covid risk as cases mount

The Heath Ministry updated the coronavirus stoplight map Friday to officially classify the two states as being at the highest risk level. FULL STORY
RELATED: Daily Covid case tally is second-highest since pandemic began in March. FULL STORY

Man who killed himself after positive Covid rapid test wasn’t infected

Coahuila officials are on the defensive after a man admitted to a hospital to await confirmation of a Covid-19 diagnosis hung himself. FULL STORY

Without support, 50,000 small businesses at risk

Nonessential establishment closures in Mexico City and México state mean that thousands of Valley of México proprietors in the formal sector could shut down for good, says a small business organization representative. FULL STORY
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AMLO reveals poll showing he has second-highest approval rating

President López Obrador was keen to demonstrate his popularity compared to other world leaders. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

Specialty coffee markets help Mexican growers shine

Thanks to a rise in niche markets, coffee production across the country has recently begun a resurgence, Leigh Thelmadatter writes. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

Loose dogs pose an unexpected threat to a reserve’s wildlife

Cameras set up in Jalisco's Primavera Forest show that escaped or abandoned family dogs from nearby neighborhoods are a problem for wild animals there, John Pint writes. FULL STORY

Mexico to offer asylum to Wikileaks founder 

"I'm in favor of him being pardoned," President López Obrador said after a British judge denied Julian Assange's extradition to the US. FULL STORY

Fisherman dies after collision in clash with conservationists

The man's family blamed his death on environmentalists who are working to protect the endangered vaquita marina porpoise. FULL STORY
RELATED: 2 fishermen injured during clash with conservationists. FULL STORY

Sabotage derails 11 rail cars carrying new vehicles

Extensive financial losses have been estimated after the derailment of a train carrying automobiles intended for export to Europe. FULL STORY

AMLO repeats belief that citizens should decide on abortion issue

President López Obrador has once again proposed holding a citizens' consultation to decide whether the practice should be legalized in Mexico. FULL STORY

OPINION

A remote worker visa could provide Mexico with an economic shot in the arm

Many countries have adopted remote worker permits as a way to fill empty rentals, restaurants and stores and stimulate the economy, Jim Blakley writes. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

What goes on top of nachos? Just about anything!

The dish may seem as American as apple pie, but a creative maître d' in a Coahuila restaurant invented it for a customer in 1940, Janet Blaser writes in The Tropical Table. FULL STORY

THE MND POLL

THE STORY:
AMLO announces GMO corn ban; farm lobby critical, organic growers call it a victory. FULL STORY
THE QUESTION: 
Do you support Mexico's new ban on genetically modified corn?
VOTE HERE
LAST POLL:
What are your expectations for 2021? Will it be a better year than 2020? 
45% said yes, definitely.
FULL RESULTS

• Disorder greets healthcare workers lining up for Covid shots in Mexico City

• Man accused of beating children to death in marital dispute

• E-commerce was a big winner in 2020; sales expected to be up over 30%

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