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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, June 8, 2020

Mexico New Today June 8, 2020

MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020

Jalisco Governor Alfaro believes police intended to kill Guadalajara protesters

Quick response by the attorney general saved the lives of a group of people who were abducted by police in Guadalajara on Friday, claims the governor. FULL STORY
RELATED: 29 people missing after police aggression at Guadalajara protests. FULL STORY

Virus declining in greater Mexico City, rising in Guadalajara and Monterrey

Mexico has recorded a total of 117,103 confirmed coronavirus cases and 13,699 deaths since the start of the pandemic. FULL STORY
RELATED: Government issues new coronavirus stoplight map: Mexico painted solid red. FULL STORY
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10 killed in attack on Guanajuato rehab center

Gunmen opened fire on a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Irapuato, leaving 10 people dead, the Ministry of Public Safety reported. FULL STORY

Emergency declared in 40 municipalities after storm

After taking a beating from Tropical Storm Cristóbal, a state of emergency has been declared in four states due to the effects of wind and severe rains that hammered southeastern Mexico. FULL STORY

Mexicali customs officials suspects in moving arms

The Financial Intelligence Unit is investigating a network of officials who are alleged to allow weapons and used vehicles to cross the country’s northern border in exchange for cash. FULL STORY

Clash between police, rioters follows protest at embassy

The protest degenerated into a riot involving injuries, property damage and the deployment of some 500 police officers in riot gear. FULL STORY

AMLO vows self-sufficiency in gasoline by 2023

President López Obrador has pledged that Mexico will be self-sufficient through the rehabilitation of Mexico’s six existing refineries and the construction of a new one on the Tabasco coast. FULL STORY

Former Tijuana police official arrested for torture

In addition, an arrest warrant has been issued for the city’s ex-chief of police in a decade-old case of alleged torture against the force's own officers. FULL STORY

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Cops jailed for attacking girl

Two Mexico City police officers accused of kicking a teenage girl in the head during a march against police brutality on Friday were jailed on charges of abuse of power. FULL STORY

Law graduate’s family accuse brutality by cops in Jalisco

A 25-year-old law graduate and state judicial employee was arbitrarily arrested and beaten by police at a protest in Guadalajara on Thursday. FULL STORY

Anti-corruption efforts slipping: international index

Corruption has slightly worsened in Mexico over the past year despite President López Obrador’s promise to end it, a new study found. FULL STORY

Police in Ixtlahuacán, Jalisco, are disarmed

The municipal police force of Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos was disarmed a month after a man was allegedly arrested for not wearing a face mask and beaten to death by officers. FULL STORY

Developing isthmus will create curtain to stop migration to US: AMLO

President López Obrador is hopeful that an infrastructure project in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec to connect the ports of Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, in the Pacific and Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, on the Gulf of Mexico will become “a curtain” to stop the migration of Mexicans to the United States. FULL STORY

Coahuila cabernet sauvignon named best in the world

Looking for the world’s best cabernet sauvignon? You’ll find it at Vinos Don Leo in Parras de La Fuente. FULL STORY

Tax authority recovers 28 billion pesos from evaders

Among the companies that paid their debts were América Móvil, a telecommunications corporation owned by billionaire businessman Carlos Slim. FULL STORY

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The true story of Mexico’s ‘Happy Chicken’ restaurants

A family-owned stand selling grilled chicken in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, under the name Pollo Feliz is now an international business with over 1,000 outlets, writes Leigh Thelmadatter. FULL STORY

Cabbage is good for more than just cole slaw or salad

Sauté it with a spicy sausage or chorizo for a breakfast scramble, venture into fermentation with a Salvadoran relish or bake it slowly with rich cheeses, writes Janet Blaser. And eating it at the start of a meal reduces the intoxicating effects of wine, according to the ancient Egyptians. FULL STORY

Zihuatanejo organization turns to coronavirus aid

Expats' donations have supported distribution of 1,600 care packages. FULL STORY

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When will the accesses to the beaches of Puerto Escondido reopen?

Authorities give details of hours and prohibited activities

This coronavirus contingency has affected the tourist centers and after two months of closings, the beaches of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca have set the date to give tourists access.
Through a statement, authorities from Santa María Colotepec reported that as of June 3, the Principal Bay, El Marinero, Zicatela, Punta Zicatela, bays and beaches of Puerto Escondido will be open to the public because there were no Covid cases -19.
The hours will be from 6 to 9 in the morning. Permitted activities are surfing, paddle boarding, running, and swimming. In addition, they reiterate the healthy distance of two meters per person.
They even remind visitors that surfing, gathering, sitting, sunning, waiting for others, practicing frisbee, volleyball and going to bed are prohibited.
In their notice, the authorities exhort the population to respect the established schedule and after carrying out individual activities, they ask the walkers to stay at home.

ZIPOLITE ALSO REOPENS

This famous nudist beach will also reopen from June 1. But, they will only give access to local tourists and the Costa region.
In order to enter, visitors must show official identification that accredits them as residents of this coastal region of Oaxaca.
So far, authorities have not informed when they will give access to national and foreign tourism.

Friday, June 5, 2020

Mexico News Today June 5, 2020

FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2020

One family’s two deaths show Mexico’s health system unprepared for Covid-19

News agency chief's experience reveals 'what a truly crumbling public health care system looks like.' FULL STORY

Covid-19 death toll could reach 35,000, says virus czar; worst case: 60,000

At 4,442, the number of new cases set a new record on Thursday. FULL STORY
RELATED: Covid-19 death numbers spike after earlier fatalities confirmed caused by virus. FULL STORY
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Yucatán turns orange; will ease coronavirus restrictions

The government of Yucatán has elected to make its own choice regarding coronavirus restrictions, announcing less restrictive measures will take effect Monday. FULL STORY

Design of virus stoplight system still under discussion

Governors have not yet reached an agreement with federal authorities about the criteria for making changes to the stoplight colors allocated to each state to determine which coronavirus restrictions can be lifted. FULL STORY

Storm triggers evacuation of 2,000 in Yucatán; state of emergency in Campeche

Cristóbal became a tropical storm a second time after it was downgraded Thursday to a tropical depression. FULL STORY
RELATED: Cristóbal dumps heavy rains in six states. FULL STORY

Tequila brands narcos’ ally for laundering drug money

The tequila industry and some of Mexico’s notorious drug cartels have a criminal association dating back at least 14 years. FULL STORY

Guanajuato is testing 500 people a day for Covid-19

Guanajuato’s state-run medical laboratory has increased its coronavirus test processing capacity fivefold since the beginning of the pandemic. FULL STORY

Maya Train station added to provide Holbox connection

A new station on the railway project has been added at El Tintal, Quintana Roo, which will allow tourists access to Isla Holbox. FULL STORY

Airline, hotels campaign promotes 5 Pacific beach destinations

Mexico City-based airline Aeromar is partnering with hotels on the country’s Pacific coast in a new campaign to encourage visitors to head for the beach. FULL STORY

Grocery store bagger, 79, becomes a YouTuber with his cooking channel

At almost 80 years old, Carlos “Tito Charly” Elizondo has gone from bagging groceries at a Monterrey supermarket to newfound fame as a YouTube cooking star and online salesman. FULL STORY

Massive Maya structure  is largest and oldest ever found

Archaeologists have discovered a massive clay and earth platform near the Guatemala border in Tabasco that is the largest and oldest known structure built by the ancient Mayan people. FULL STORY

Pollsters see electoral costs in handling of coronavirus

The federal government could pay an electoral cost at the 2021 midterm elections if the perception that it has mismanaged the coronavirus crisis grows, some pollsters say. FULL
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Violent protest over death of man while in police custody

A protest in Guadalajara over the alleged murder of a man by municipal police after he was arrested for not wearing a face mask turned violent on Thursday as protesters vandalized the state government building, clashed with police and set one officer on fire. FULL STORY
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Romanian criminal group ‘skimmed’ cards with rigged ATMs: probe

An international investigation has revealed that a Romanian criminal organization stole millions of dollars for several years by placing ATMs equipped with skimmers in popular tourist destinations throughout Mexico. FULL STORY

Demonstration at US Embassy protests against police violence, racism

About 300 people participated in a peaceful protest against police violence and racism in the United States at a candlelight vigil. FULL STORY

Consumer agency identifies butter that shouldn’t be labelled as such

Profeco is coming down hard on the butter industry after a study concluded that several brands claiming to be butter are actually made with vegetable oil. FULL STORY

Foundation hands out boxes of food to organ grinders

About 200 Mexico City organ grinders gathered on Donceles Street to receive food boxes containing rice, beans, tuna, oil and other items to help them get through the coronavirus crisis. FULL STORY

Fisherman potentially beats record with 39-kilo sea bass

A fisherman from La Paz, Baja California Sur, landed a giant white sea bass which could beat a long-held world record for the species. FULL STORY

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Poll: 52% say virus situation out of control; 64% say maintain lockdown
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God’s Bridge, Jalisco: a geological treasure off the beaten path

A river runs right through a cave whose high, cathedral-like roof and its two spectacular arches are dripping with stalactites, curtains and flowstone. It's an awesome sight, writes John Pint. FULL STORY

Removed from traffic and noise, Mexico City’s ‘floating gardens’ are like another world

One minute you’re in the city and then you’re in the middle of farmland. Rows of lettuce, radishes, spinach, cilantro and other plants seem to go forever, writes Joseph Sorrentino. FULL STORY