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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, September 7, 2020

Mexico News Today Monday, September 7, 2020

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Electoral institute rejects Calderón’s new political party over ‘unidentified’ funding

The National Electoral Institute has rejected an application to register a political movement created by former president Felipe Calderón and his wife Margarita Zavala due to questions over its funding. Calderón accused the institute of lying about the information that was submitted. FULL STORY

Despite an uptick, Health Ministry sees 6-week downward trend in virus cases

New coronavirus case numbers declined or remained stable for six consecutive weeks between mid-July and late August. FULL STORY
RELATED: Decline in new coronavirus case numbers has stalled, says López-Gatell. FULL STORY
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Feminists take over human rights office, claim inaction on women’s rights

A feminist collective has taken over the Mexico City headquarters of the National Human Rights Commission and turned it into a shelter for victims of gender-based violence. FULL STORY

Families of the missing continue to protest 

High levels of impunity and the lack of political will frustrate search organizations dedicated to finding the missing. FULL STORY
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Economic benefit seen in artisanal face masks

The federal government and at least two private companies are supporting initiatives to produce handmade face masks in communities whose economies have taken a hit from the coronavirus pandemic. FULL STORY

THE MND POLL

THE STORY:
Most states could turn green by October on virus stoplight map: López-Gatell. FULL STORY
THE QUESTION:
Are you using the Covid stoplight risk map to help make travel plans?
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LAST POLL:
Do you think the electricity commission's reduction in workers' retirement age is a good move?
72% said no.
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Guard seizes gang’s tank

A genuine army tank may be hard to come by in Mexico, but cartels have got around that by producing their own. The one seized in Michoacán is believed to have belonged to the Viagras gang. FULL STORY

Lawyers for ex-cartel boss ‘El Chapo’ file appeal

Lawyers for Joaquín Guzmán have filed a second appeal to overturn his conviction and sentence of life plus 30 years handed down last year after he was found guilty of drug trafficking and other charges. FULL STORY

87-year-old rescued from wooden cage in Guanajuato

Police freed a man in Celaya who was being kept in a wooden cage by his daughter. FULL STORY

Woman with tiger cub draws attention in Polanco mall

A Mexico City woman has been drawing a lot of attention for walking a pet tiger cub in the wealthy Polanco neighborhood. FULL STORY

Aguascalientes bets on wine route for economic boost

Attempting to reactivate the state’s tourism economic sector in the face of Covid-19, the Aguascalientes government has opened a new wine route to visitors. FULL STORY

VW van delivers free internet so students can study

In the barrios of Comitán, students in need of Wi-Fi to do schoolwork during the coronavirus pandemic are getting it from an unusual source: a Volkswagen van with a satellite connection .FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

What was Little Miss Muffet eating? The Indian version of Mexico's requesón

Requesón is the Mexican version of curd in East Indian cooking, writes Janet Blaser, who says that as a simple cheese, requesón is almost the same as ricotta. You can either make it yourself, or buy it from your local tienditaFULL STORY

Mexico attracts people not only of this world, but from outer space too

Mexico ranks seventh in the world for the number of UFO sightings, writes Leigh Thelmadatter, and Mexico City records by far the highest number of reports. The volcano El Popo is believed by some to have an actual alien base within its crater. FULL STORY

OPINION

Hey, gordo, watch those M&Ms: law cracks down (again) on unhealthy snacks

The packaging in which M&Ms and Mamuts are sold will soon be illegal because both feloniously use caricatures and mouth-watering words, writes Carlisle Johnson. Perhaps the cartels will be adding them to their product lines. FULL STORY

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Invierno en la playa!!!!

I add Albania to my bucket list. Thank you Bald! https://youtu.be/SrAA09YwDYo It is so cool Bald survived 60 or more days of Covid. Salut!

Sunday, September 6, 2020

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Mexico News Today Friday, September 4, 2020

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

States ease some coronavirus restrictions; Mexico City to remain orange another week

Authorities in Mexico City, Nuevo León and Quintana Roo have announced the easing of some coronavirus restrictions. FULL STORY

Mexico City’s new airport site becomes ‘mammoth central’

The remains of at least 200 mammoths have been recovered at the Santa Lucía Air Force Base, more than anywhere else in the world. FULL STORY
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University’s worst-case projection indicates 157,000 virus deaths by January

The worst-case scenario assumes that face mask usage remains at current rates and authorities continue easing social distancing requirements. FULL STORY

Mexico leads the world for Covid-19 deaths among health workers

At least 1,320 workers in the sector are confirmed to have died, a figure that is more than 20% higher than that of the United States. FULL STORY

Double lung transplant for Covid survivor is first in MX

Doctors in Monterrey, Nuevo León, have performed Mexico’s first double lung transplant for a Covid-19 patient. FULL STORY

Cancer drug shortages continue, trigger protest

Wearing t-shirts bearing with the message, “Another day without chemo,” protesting parents rebuked the government for 672 days of shortages. FULL STORY
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San Miguel to go after meetings, wedding tourism

With a view to reactivating business tourism, San Miguel de Allende will inaugurate its International Convention Center in December while working to promote the recovery of wedding tourism. FULL STORY

CDMX economic reactivation plan’s goal is 300,000 jobs

Infrastructure projects, temporary employment program are among elements of the package. FULL STORY

Guanajuato film festival’s new angle a floating drive-in

30 boats carrying up to four people each will moor in front of a big screen to view a variety of films at the La Olla Dam. FULL STORY

La Paz beaches reopen as coronavirus cases reach 8,000 in Baja California Sur

The mayor paints a relatively rosy portrait of the capital city, which is anticipating the opening of seven new hotels, writes Susy Buchanan in her weekly roundup of state news. FULL STORY

Tourism prize is 5 nights’ vacation a year for 20 years

In an attempt to accelerate the recovery of the tourism industry in Quintana Roo, hoteliers and service providers are holding a contest whose prize is an all-inclusive, five-day vacation every year for the next 20 years. FULL STORY

Chinese truck maker to install plant in Hidalgo

Shacman is setting up shop in Mexico and expects its new assembly plant in Ciudad Sahagún to begin operations in November. FULL STORY

Cuernavaca has become battlefield between gangs allied with 2 cartels

A turf war has turned the municipality into a battlefield as gangs associated with La Familia Michoacana and the Jalisco cartel wreak havoc. FULL STORY

Attack on wake leaves 9 dead, 14 injured in Morelos

Nine people lost their lives and at least 14 were injured when gunmen opened fire at a wake in Cuernavaca. FULL STORY

Government apologizes for its role in 1997 massacre

Mexico has formally apologized for the government’s role in the killing of 45 indigenous people in Acteal, Chiapas. FULL STORY

Poll suggests corruption is getting worse and many expect it will worsen

Despite President López Obrador’s crusade against it, corruption has increased over the past year, according to the majority of respondents to a new poll. FULL STORY

AMLO's frugality drive takes toll on civil servants

President López Obrador's demand for frugality has alienated civil servants and left some struggling to make ends meet, reports the Financial Times' Jude Webber. 'My salary has gone down by 50%,' said one. FULL STORY

‘Mushroom route’ develops in Oaxaca thanks to young woman’s efforts

Some 250 different species of mushrooms grow in the High Mixteca, ranging from tiny specimens to true giants. Belén Bautista's goal is to make more people aware of the highly valued food source. FULL STORY

Environment minister’s resignation for health reasons: AMLO

In his final act, Víctor Toledo announced the gradual prohibition of the herbicide glyphosate and the banning of genetically modified corn. He didn't repeat his previous criticism of the López Obrador government, which was widely believed to be the reason for his departure. FULL STORY

Mattel issues new Barbie doll to mark Day of the Dead

With Day of the Dead looming, toy-maker Mattel has announced the release of the 2020 version of Day of the Dead Barbie after last year’s debut edition sold out. FULL STORY

Neoliberalism ‘colonized the palates’ of Mexicans, left high levels of obesity

A high-ranking agriculture official blames neoliberalism for high levels of junk food consumption and resulting high levels of obesity. FULL STORY

THE MND POLL


THE STORY:
Electricity commission, union agree to reduce retirement age from 65 to 55
FULL STORY
THE QUESTION:
Do you think the electricity commission's reduction in workers' retirement age is a good move?
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LAST POLL:
Should children be permitted to attend bullfights and cockfights?
79% said they shouldn't.
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MEXICO LIFE

El Jabalí is a new park inside Guadalajara’s Oblatos Canyon

The park is a welcome addition to the many outdoor attractions just minutes away from the city of Guadalajara, writes John Pint, who notes that one special feature is a 500-year-old cypress tree. FULL STORY

Beekeeper seeks to change perceptions about honeybees

When Africanized bees were discovered in Chiapas in the 1980s, fear of the aggressive bee tarnished the insect's reputation. But an intimate look at a beehive in a Mexico City chinampa can get you thinking differently about these important creatures, writes Lydia Carey. FULL STORY

Friday, September 4, 2020

What's Happening in Mexico Right Now?



Laura Bronner | Eternal Expat via n.convertkit.com

 




Hi Mexico-loving friends,
I'm back with some more updates on the happenings around Mexico right now.
With much of Mexico opening back up for tourism, I know many of you are concerned and/or curious about what that means for your favorite towns and cities around the country.
Here are a few recently published videos and articles from around the internet about what changes are happening here in Mexico.
I recently made a quick trip to Puerto Vallarta and shared my experience about what precautions the city is taking. You can watch that video here.
Tangerine Travels recently visited Tulum and made a video about their experience there during the pandemic and what you can expect if you want to head there in the next few months. You can watch that video here.
Last week, 10 states were downgraded from "orange" to "yellow" status based on the fact that their risk levels are lower than they were before. You can read more about what's happening with the different states and what status they currently have here.
A few days ago, the deputy health minister announced that most states in Mexico could likely change to "green" status as soon as October. This would mean everything can be back open with precautions still being taken. You can read more about that in this Mexico News Daily article here.
If you have any further questions or want to know about a specific place in Mexico, please feel free to hit reply and I'll do my best to answer your questions as thoroughly as I can.
Laura