La benita.🤟

 

Victor Aguilar Arvea

Mexico News Today Wednesday, October 21, 2020

 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020

Health Ministry warns of new virus outbreak But President López Obrador contradicted the Health Ministry, rejecting its assertion that eight states are facing new outbreaks. FULL STORY

Homicides decline for two consecutive months  Homicides increased in 10 states and decreased in 22 in the first nine months of 2020, Security Minister Alfonso Durazo said. FULL STORY

Chihuahua urges closing border to curb Covid cases As cases overwhelm hospitals, the state wants Foreign Affairs to enforce an agreement that prohibits nonessential entry into Mexico. FULL STORY Covid hospitalizations rise Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said that hospitalizations have been on the rise for almost 10 days. FULL STORY Mexico City Day of the Dead events adapted for Covid The parade, Mexicráneos and other events will continue but with coronavirus modifications. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT Oaxaca’s alebrijes get international protection against plagiarism Geographical indication protects the wooden figurines at the national and international levels against plagiarism and piracy. FULL STORY OPINION We can’t eliminate all virus risks but we can reduce them Expecting everyone to behave as if they didn’t have social or economic needs is not working as a strategy, writes Sarah DeVries. FULL STORY War in the desert: Chapo’s sons battle Caborca Cartel Assaults are on the rise, especially on the highways leading to and from Caborca, Puerto Peñasco and Puerto Lobos.  FULL STORY Judge orders IMSS provide meds to cancer patient 'Hello little one, the judge who knows about the problem you face is writing to you,' read the written ruling addressed to 7-year-old Sandra. FULL STORY US judge denies bail to ex-army chief Cienfuegos; attorneys offered $750,000 The court refused to grant bail to former defense minister Salvador Cienfuegos, rejecting an argument that he was not a flight risk. FULL STORY Cienfuegos’ arrest raises questions about heavy reliance on military Anyone authorized to carry out security tasks who is not subjected to effective oversight be tempted to collude with crime, researcher warns. FULL STORY Ex-attorney general says DEA wants revenge for agent’s death in 1985 The arrest of a former defense minister could be linked to the drug agency's desire for revenge for the murder of Kiki Camarena. FULL STORY Court orders permanent halt to Cancún hotel project The ruling has permanently dashed Riu Hotels & Resorts’ hopes to build a 530-room hotel in the hotel zone. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Bakers preparing special bread for Day of the Dead Home kitchens, large bakeries are busy making pan de muerto in San Gregorio Atlapulco, a product that appears just once a year, writes Joseph Sorrentino. FULL STORY

• In 5 days, 233 people arrested for not wearing face mask • Beaches are open at Oaxaca destination, where virus cases are few • Covid-19 not enough to stop annual Day of the Dead candy fair • With no money for food, mother poisons baby, attempts suicide • AMLO signs off on new law allowing free access to all beaches

Back in 1997, I had a taxi drop me off at the far end of Rocka Blanca.. I walk a long way, and there was Palapas Las Rockes, Owned by Andre and Suzanna, Long long time ago, Andre an I caught up tonight,

Back in 1997,  I think in March.  I had a taxi drop me off at the far end of Rocka Blanca.. I walk a long way, and there was Palapas Las Rockes, Owned by Andre and Suzanna, Long long time ago, Andre an I caught up tonight,

The bottle of Mexican Whiskey was empty,  A good Tuesday evening at Zipolite.  I even be listening to Chopin.  Can you believe Mexico now produces whiskey?  OK, it is spelled 'whisky'

Celebrating Day of the Dead this Year in Mexico?

 Celebrating Day of the Dead this Year in Mexico?

Laura Bronner | Eternal Expat via n.convertkit.com	Mon, Oct 19, 10:20 AM (18 hours ago)
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Hi Mexico-loving friends,

I have been getting a ton of emails from many of you about what Mexico City and several other cities around Mexico are planning to do for Day of the Dead this year.

Mexico City announced several months ago that most of their usual activities like the parade will be held virtually in 2020.

That means only private tours and experiences are possible this year if you want to visit Mexico City during Day of the Dead.

Oaxaca has also recently announced that all Day of the Dead activities are cancelled, including cemeteries.

However, there are still a few ways that you can take part in the celebrations both in person and virtually, depending on where you are in the world.

Day of the Dead in Mexico City

If you are already in Mexico City or are planning to be here during the last weekend of October, you can take part in a small group tour with one of the best tour guides in Mexico, Anais of Devoured Tours.

Anais has put together two events for October 31st that abide by all Covid safety protocols and aims to help you learn about the customs and traditions of Day of the Dead while enjoying the delicious foods of this holiday.

I will actually be going to one of these meals which I'm so excited about. I have known Anais for four years and have never had the opportunity to join one of her amazing Day of the Dead experiences, so I'm really looking forward to exploring the chinampas of Xochimilco, eating traditional food, and sipping some top-quality mezcal. You can join me on this small group tour by signing up here.

The other option that she will be offering is an evening meal where you learn all about the altars that are created to celebrate and remember family members who have passed. This tour also includes a meal from a local chef and a mezcal sampling. You can book that tour here.

One of the great things about this tour is that it is supporting small, locally-owned businesses who have really suffered financially these last eight months. Without tourists, many of these artisan food and drink experts have been completely without work. But Anais is bringing them together in one of the country's most celebrated times of year to show a small group of you the magic of Mexico's rich traditions.

Celebrate Virtually

If you're not in Mexico, but you still want to learn more about this holiday and take part in different experiences, you still can!

I will be sharing links from Mexico City's official streams when they become available. Stay tuned for that email and you can follow along with the events that they will be putting on virtually to celebrate Day of the Dead.

Today I am participating in a fun Day of the Dead virtual event with Discover Oaxaca. They are a small tour agency based in Oaxaca who are working to try to keep their tour guides in jobs throughout this pandemic. For only $20 USD you can join one of their weekly events to learn all about the history and tradition behind Day of the Dead in Oaxaca. Read more about their virtual events and sign up for one here.

For those of you that have been following me for a while, you're probably familiar with my good friend Ubish of Mexico Underground. He has been my food guide to this country since I arrived back in 2016. He's a podcaster, chef, and culinary guide in Mexico City and he will also be running a fun and free event on his Instagram closer to Day of the Dead. Be sure to follow him on his Instagram so you can take part by asking questions and watching the live responses later this month. You can follow him here.

Other Mexico Updates

I recently returned from a work-related trip to Sayulita where I fell in love even further with Nayarit. If you haven't already checked out my videos from my experience there, you can find them here:

• First Impressions of Sayulita
• Flying from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta Right Now
• What to Do in Sayulita
• The San Francisco of Mexico

As always, if you have any other questions, please feel free to hit reply and ask away.

Until next time,

Laura

ZIPOLITE YESTERDAY AND TODAY

 https://www.zipolite-mexico.com/

Visit Zipolite on the Oaxaca Coast

MEXICO’S PACIFIC 

PARADISE

ZIPOLITE YESTERDAY AND TODAY

Until not too long ago, Zipolite 

was just one of the many fishing 

villages scattered around the 

Mexican Pacific coast. In the 

early seventies, people from 

Northern America started traveling 

down in search of a life away 

from conformism and capitalism. 

Among them was Gloria Hope 

Johnson, who fell in love with a 

local fisherman, settled down, 

bought the 

big hill on the western side of Zipolite 

beach, and started the first 

hammock hostel. 

The non-conformist atmosphere 

could be found throughout the 

village and is also one of the main 

reasons why Zipolite has the first 

and still only official nude beach 

in Mexico. It’s also a reason that, 

while more and more luxury hotels 

owned by western investors started

 popping up around Mexico, Zipolite 

has always remained in the hands 

of the local community.

Today, Zipolite has changed a lot. 

The beach and the main streets 

are full of guesthouses, restaurants, 

and bars. Yet, the traditional vibe 

has never been lost. Nothing is 

huge or high-class. The current 

Zipolite attracts visitors for all kinds 

of reasons. Backpackers looking 

for a cheap place to hang out on 

the beach, surfers riding the huge 

waves, film-enthusiasts looking 

for the setting of the beach scenes 

in the epic movie Y Tu Mama 

Tambien, and nudists enjoying 

the Mexican sun. Also the LGBTQ 

community is much represented, 

and this has everything to do with 

the respect that is still very present 

among the visitors of Zipolite.

NUDE BEACH