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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, May 24, 2021

Mexico News Today Monday, May 24, 2021

 

MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021

US set to downgrade Mexico’s air safety rating 

The United States Federal Aviation Administration is expected to announce the rating drop following a lengthy review of aviation oversight here. FULL STORY

Organized crime a threat to elections in at least 200 municipalities

Criminal groups have meddled with the electoral process locally in several states across Mexico, including by murdering candidates. FULL STORY

For 94% of those who died from Covid, staying at home wasn't an option

A National Autonomous University study found that the majority of Covid-19 deaths were of lower-paid workers with little education who couldn't go virtual. FULL STORY

16 green states, 15 yellow and 1 orange on the new coronavirus stoplight map

Half of Mexico's 32 entities will be at low-risk green for the next two weeks, while 15 will be at medium-risk yellow. Only Quintana Roo will be at high-risk orange. FULL STORY

CanSino vaccine good for only 6 months, study finds

The drug's clinical trial determined that anyone who receives the jab should get a booster shot once its effectiveness wanes. FULL STORY

Airlines report increase in business from vaccine tourism

As Mexicans who are tired of waiting for Covid-19 immunization have been heading to the United States for a shot, two air carriers are reaping the benefits. FULL STORY
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Pemex invests US $600 million in Texas oil refinery

Mexico's heavily indebted state petroleum company has reached a deal to buy Shell Oil Company's 50% share in the jointly-owned Deer Park refinery. FULL STORY

Bolivian experts suggest their country isn't best guide
on lithium extraction 

Mexico's decision to seek advice from the South American nation on extracting the metal from reserves in Sonora has been ridiculed by experts there who say their country is the last place to look for expertise. FULL STORY

Travel expected to be popular item at online shopping event

Mexico's nationwide Hot Sale is expected to drive an increase in travel bookings this week as hotels and holiday package vendors join airlines to offer knockdown prices. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

Drowned by Mexico’s thirst, underwater towns emerge during drought

Seeking to modernize, the nation entered a dam-building period from 1910 through the 1980s, with whole communities sacrificed in the process, Leigh Thelmadatter writes. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

It’s time to take advantage of the abundance of cantaloupe

With a few tips, you too can pick up a perfectly ripe, delicious specimen of this melon, which goes in everything from cocktails to salsa, Janet Blaser writes in this week's The Tropical Table. FULL STORY

‘It seems the enemy is in judiciary:’ military chief goes on offensive against judges

The federal government has launched another assault on the judicial branch, triggering a warning from an NGO that 'the rule of law is under attack in Mexico.' FULL STORY

Political violence: ‘narco politics is advancing with gigantic steps’

Candidates' deaths have laid bare the deep-rooted ties between organized crime groups and the local officials who protect them, Jude Webber writes. FULL STORY

April homicides down 3.5%; first 4 months down 4% compared to last year

The total number of 2,934 murder victims last month averaged out to 97.8 per day, slightly less than the average of 98 per day in March. FULL STORY

Half of Jalisco’s missing persons remain unidentified 

A report highlights a crisis at the state's forensic institute, where over 6,000 bodies await identification in morgues. FULL STORY

Kansan City Southern, Canadian National finalize their railway merger

Train company Canadian National agreed to a US $33.6-billion deal to take over Kansas City Southern on Friday. FULL STORY

Dealing with asylum applications will take ‘monumental effort:’ UN official

Mexico's refugee agency Comar estimates that a record 90,000 migrants could turn up in the country by the end of 2021. FULL STORY

San Miguel scholarships give low-income students the chance to attend college

Guanajuato NGO Jóvenes Adelante's innovative college funds program provides more than money to recipients. It provides a network of supporters. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

Artist’s neighborhood murals enshrine community strength and unity

Paola Delfín's towering images of average people on city buildings are based on the real-life residents she meets wherever she goes to paint, Robyn Huang writes. FULL STORY

THE MND POLL


THE STORY:
Once again, survey ranks Mexico as second-best destination for expats. FULL STORY
THE QUESTION: 
Would you rank Mexico as the No. 1 destination for expats? VOTE HERE
LAST POLL:
The military is being given increasingly more power. Does it represent a threat to a healthy democracy? 
80% think it does. FULL RESULTS

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