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, April 28, 2021

Mexico News Today Wednesday, April 28, 2021

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021

Covid-19 vaccination of seniors wraps up; 4 million preferred not to be immunized

All of Mexico's 15 million elderly have had the opportunity to receive a coronavirus vaccine, although a significant number decided not to get a shot. FULL STORY

Impunity still rules: despite changes, fewer than 5% of federal cases prosecuted: study

Two years after the federal Attorney General's office was to become more autonomous, a report says 95.1% of cases it handles go unpunished. FULL STORY

Mexico won’t seek delivery of Covid vaccine from India

Given the health crisis in that nation, President López Obrador said that Mexico will do without 1 million-plus jabs it was to send here. FULL STORY

Mexico moves up 5 places on Bloomberg’s pandemic response ranking

The nation languished at the list's bottom since its inception last November but now ranks 48th out of 53 countries due to better Covid testing. FULL STORY

Boxing champ Canelo Álvarez speaks about insecurity, kidnapping

The athlete revealed in an interview with journalist Graham Bensinger that he is spending less time in Mexico due to fears for his safety. FULL STORY

DEA seeks Michoacan politician for trafficking

A mayoral candidate in Huetamo is on the United States Drug Enforcement Administration's Most Wanted Fugitives list, and the agency describes him as possibly armed and dangerous. FULL STORY

For Mexico’s drug cartels, there are big profits to be made in fentanyl

Like rival carmakers, the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation cartels compete to manufacture and export the finished product to the United States. FULL STORY

Cosmetic surgery in Tijuana ends in trauma and tragedy for 3 women from US

One died and two others suffered serious health complications after plastic surgery operations. FULL STORY

Oaxaca highway blockade ends but airport one remains

A student-constructed roadblock to Oaxaca city’s airport has caused major flight disruptions, but a separate one in Puerto Escondido involving municipal authorities and residents has been lifted. FULL STORY

Agrarian battle in Oaxaca’s Sierra Sur leaves 10 dead

In addition, at least four have been injured during two confrontations in an armed conflict between communities over land that prompted Oaxaca state lawmakers to disband one municipality's local government. FULL STORY

OPINION

After a rough year, we deserve a drink or two

As we draw near to yet another month with the Covid-19 pandemic in our lives, perhaps a toast is in order to celebrate getting by this long, Sarah DeVries writes. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

Becoming a master mezcal producer means no longer needing to ask questions

When writer Joseph Sorrentino queried maker Braulio García how to tell when an agave heart is ready to be cut for the Mexican liquor, he couldn't explain it. 'One just knows,' he said. FULL STORY

Environmentalist groups slam governments for limited wildfire resources

The organizations are urging local, state, and federal officials to allocate enough funds to combat Mexico's growing forest fire problem. FULL STORY

Isla Mujeres fire consumes almost a dozen businesses

A fire on the Quintana Roo island caused vast material damage and destroyed almost a dozen businesses. FULL STORY

'AMLO’s attitude toward cartels is laissez-faire,' US diplomat tells colleagues

Former United States envoy to Mexico Christopher Landau told the Council of American Ambassadors that President López Obrador wants to avoid conflict with cartels and keep focused on his social agenda. FULL STORY

Dissident judges could be considered accomplices to corruption, president warns

Not approving a decision to extend the Supreme Court chief justice's term is tantamount to siding with forces against Mexico, López Obrador said. FULL STORY

Electoral court confirms 2 candidates for governor out of the running on June 6

The Federal Electoral Tribunal upheld a decision to deny Guerrero's Félix Salgado and Michoacán's Raúl Morón their candidacies. FULL STORY

Canadian YouTuber reports problem of police robbing tourists in Playa del Carmen

The host of the 'Tony's Travels' channel and a friend were assaulted by the tourist destination's law enforcement, according to a video recounting the incident. FULL STORY

Summit attendees announce US $2.5 billion in Mexico investment

At a global meeting in Cancún, member businesses of the World Travel and Tourism Council said they want to fund projects in four Mexican states. FULL STORY

Interjet plans to file for bankruptcy, resume flying

The low-cost carrier plans to reorganize financially under Mexican law and begin its operations again within months, airline officials said. FULL STORY