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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

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Mexico News Today May 18, 2020

MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020

Amid uncertainty and doubt, an economic reopening begins in fits and starts

Some parts of Mexico and certain industries began emerging from the coronavirus lockdown on Monday but there is no certainty that the partial reopening of the economy won’t trigger new outbreaks of Covid-19. FULL STORY

Spread of Covid-19 has stabilized in Valley of México: deputy minister

The spread of the virus has stabilized in the metropolitan area of Mexico City, Hugo López-Gatell said as the total of cases in the country neared 50,000. FULL STORY
RELATED: Covid-19 case numbers continue rising. FULL STORY
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Forces arrest 4 armed men handing out care packages

Security forces in Veracruz arrested four presumed Jalisco cartel members who were handing out packages of supplies to needy citizens on Saturday while openly carrying weapons. FULL STORY

Thieves dress up as health personnel to rob seniors

Some thieves in Hermosillo, Sonora, have taken to disguising themselves as heath workers in order to deceive senior citizens and steal their jewelry. FULL STORY

Surgeon laments conditions under which doctors work

A Zacatecas neurosurgeon has denounced the “unbelievable conditions” under which IMSS doctors must work, asserting that the protective equipment they are given is not up to standard. FULL STORY

Pemex workers hit by virus

Pemex and the Federal Electricity Commission have been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus with 1,245 confirmed cases between the two. FULL STORY

6 doctors for 78 Covid-19 patients in Tlatelolco

Twenty doctors have been infected with Covid-19 at one Mexico City hospital, leaving just six physicians to care for 78 coronavirus patients. FULL STORY

Aeromar offers unlimited flights for one price

The domestic airline is offering unlimited flight packages in order to boost sales and motivate clients to travel after the Covid-19 outbreak just about shut down the airline industry. FULL STORY

THE MND POLL


THE STORY:
Has the National Guard failed? AMLO decrees continued policing by military
FULL STORY
THE QUESTION:
How would you rate the federal government's security strategy?
VOTE HERE
LAST POLL:
How likely is it that there is no longer collusion between authorities and organized crime?
75% said not a chance.
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New electricity market regulations violate rule of law: private sector

Several business groups have called for the immediate revocation of the federal government’s new energy policy, charging that it violates the rule of law and will scare off investors. FULL STORY

Private producers sidelined; government increases control of electricity market

The government has fast-tracked its efforts to put restrictions on private energy producers in an apparent bid to take back control of the electricity market. FULL STORY

Drought dries up at least half of reserve’s water sources

Lack of rainfall in southeastern Mexico has depleted at least half of the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve’s bodies of water, seriously affecting the region’s indigenous communities and wildlife. FULL STORY

High prices for oranges overshadowed by virus fears

The Valencia orange harvest in Tamaulipas is seeing a boon as prices have soared to a record-setting 5,500 pesos per tonne. FULL STORY

As many as 9 hurricanes forecast in Atlantic, 10 in Pacific this season

The National Water Commission predicts between 30 and 37 storms in 2020, with the most intense activity occurring in September and October. FULL STORY

Doctors in Tamaulipas donate their services

A group of doctors in Reynosa has dedicated its services free of charge to senior citizens in the area who cannot obtain treatment for various medical conditions due to the health system’s focus on Covid-19. FULL STORY

Photographers donate their work to support  hospital

Over 100 renowned Mexican photographers have organized an online sale of select photos to raise funds for one of Mexico City’s hardest hit hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

In a country with no tigers, the tiger dance survives, particularly in Guerrero

Mexico has “tiger” rituals in the form of dance and they have two things in common: the image of a fierce wildcat  and a purely pre-Hispanic origin, writes Leigh Thelmadatter. FULL STORY

The iconic poblano pepper can be stuffed like any bell pepper

Their shape and mild flavor make poblanos perfect for stuffing, as in Chiles en Nogada, a complex dish traditionally served around Mexican Independence Day. The only trick bit, writes Janet Blaser, is roasting and peeling the waxy skin. FULL STORY

OPINION

The south’s natural environment flourishes amid coronavirus lockdown

Since lockdown was imposed over a month ago, some extraordinary features of Mexico’s south have been revealing themselves once again, writes Jack Gooderidge. FULL STORY

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Mexico News Today May 15, 2020

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020

Mexico has cash to buy more virus test kits; cases rise by record 2,409

Mexico has the money to buy as many coronavirus test kits as are needed, Deputy Health Minister Hugo López-Gatell said on Thursday as the country recorded its biggest single-day increase to its Covid-19 case tally. FULL STORY
RELATED: Increased calls for more coronavirus testing before returning to ‘new normal’. FULL STORY

9 states reject reopening schools; Jalisco announces own reactivation plan

The governors of nine states have indicated that they won’t strictly follow the plan announced by the federal government on Wednesday to start lifting coronavirus restrictions on June 1. FULL STORY
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‘Municipalities of hope:’ 269 scheduled to reopen on Monday but many won’t

Monday will mark the beginning of the “new normal” for most but not all of the 269 coronavirus-free municipalities that have been given the green light to reopen, even as the Covid-19 pandemic worsens in other parts of the country. FULL STORY

Hard-hit Mexico City has no plans yet to reopen economy

When state jurisdictions lift coronavirus mitigation measures as early as May 18, Mexico City will not likely be among them. FULL STORY

Automotive, aerospace sectors to reopen in Yucatán

Aerospace, aeronautical and automotive factories will resume operations on Monday, announced the governor, who said hygiene protocols have been put in place to safeguard the health of workers and the public. FULL STORY

27 clinics closed due to threats against doctors

Over two dozen medical centers in eastern Michoacán remained closed due to threats against medical personnel based on false accounts of intentional transmission of the coronavirus. FULL STORY

Zacualpan, the only municipality in Morelos without a single virus case

As the state of Morelos approaches 1,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, one municipality has managed to remain virus-free thanks to the preventative measures taken by its mayor and citizens. FULL STORY

Doctor warns against post-isolation interaction by grandparents, grandchildren

Grandparents and grandchildren should avoid seeing each other well after stay-at-home measures have been lifted in order to protect the vulnerable elderly, according to an epidemiologist. FULL STORY

Woman with coronavirus gives birth to triplets

After the woman gave birth in Guadalupe, Zacatecas, two of the babies died and 46 members of the hospital’s medical staff were sent home to self-isolate due to fears they may have been exposed to the virus. FULL STORY

Meet Harley, the therapist who alleviates stress among medical workers

Wearing bright yellow boots, goggles and a fluorescent green raincoat, Harley the one-eyed pug strolls the hallways of a coronavirus hospital in Mexico City, providing emotional support and stress relief to an exhausted medical staff. FULL STORY

Covid-19 ‘not serious,’ says lawmaker; cure is drinking cinnamon tea

A lawmaker in Sonora expressed doubts about the gravity of the coronavirus and said he has it on good authority that it can be cured by drinking cinnamon tea. FULL STORY

Tackling insecurity requires armed forces’ discipline, professionalism: AMLO

Combating insecurity and violence requires the discipline and professionalism of the army and navy, President López Obrador said in defense of a decree ordering the armed forces to continue carrying out public security tasks. FULL STORY

New gang in Michoacán

Members of a newly formed criminal gang based in Michoacán announced their presence with a Facebook post on Thursday. FULL STORY

90% of women’s calls for help are false, president says

The president made the claim in response to a question about the increase in domestic violence during the coronavirus pandemic. FULL STORY

Judge orders government to report on availability of children’s cancer meds

A group of doctors filed the injunction request and warned of shortages in 97 hospitals. FULL STORY

Negative news about AMLO earns bomb threat for Reforma newspaper

A threat made against the newspaper after it published an unflattering video about President López Obrador's performance dealing with the coronavirus has been met with widespread condemnation. Even the president offered a criticism, albeit a qualified one. FULL STORY

Staff at three hospitals demand medical supplies

Frontline medical professionals at three hospitals protested a shortage of supplies for treating patients infected with Covid-19. FULL STORY

Economic reactivation plan welcomed but it’s short on clarity and detail: critics

Business groups and analysts have welcomed the government’s plan to begin reopening the economy but not without criticism over a lack of clarity and detail. FULL STORY

Micro-businesses lukewarm toward coronavirus aid plan

Small businesses across Mexico have been slow to apply for the federal government’s coronavirus aid loans of 25,000 pesos (US $1,036). FULL STORY

Missing mummies: 22 have disappeared from Guanajuato’s collection

A former director of Guanajuato’s world-famous mummy museum has accused the municipal government of mishandling the collection, leading to the likely disappearance of 22 mummies, among other problems. FULL STORY

THE MND POLL


THE STORY:
AMLO: violence will be controlled because there is no longer collusion
FULL STORY
THE QUESTION:
How likely is it that there is no longer collusion between authorities and organized crime?
VOTE HERE
LAST POLL:
Do you have confidence in the government's coronavirus predictions?
91% said no.
VIEW FULL RESULTS

MEXICO LIFE

Gabriel Michel and his museum are preserving Mexico’s patrimony

Housed in a beautiful old hacienda, writes John Pint, this excellent museum in El Limón, Jalisco, was created as a result of the state's history of archaeological looting. FULL STORY

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