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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, February 10, 2021

Mexico News Today Wednesday, February 10, 2021

 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Shipments of Pfizer, AstraZeneca confirmed

Mexico will receive about 1.5 million Covid-19 vaccines early next week, allowing the inoculation of seniors to begin. FULL STORY

AMLO inaugurates new air force base, the first stage of Santa Lucía airport project

A military plane carrying President López Obrador touched down at the new Mexico City airport site to open the first completed section, a new air force base. FULL STORY

Letter to AMLO calls for mask mandate and other measures ‘to save lives’

Over 400 academics, scientists, writers, lawmakers and others offered seven recommendations for handling Covid. FULL STORY

Virtual carnival in Veracruz to cost city's economy at least 250 million pesos

For the first time in the festival's 96-year history, the city of Veracruz will celebrate the event online due to Covid-19 concerns. FULL STORY

With Covid killing tourism, Cholula’s street vendors face a daily battle to survive

In this Puebla magical town, those who thrived selling snacks and souvenirs to visitors now just hope to make enough to feed their families, Joseph Sorrentino writes. FULL STORY

A profile of the now rare Canadian tourist in Mexico

Canada's suspension of flights will inflict further pain on the tourism industry, which suffered its worst year in living memory in 2020. FULL STORY
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Pre-Hispanic artifacts that Mexico says were looted are auctioned in Paris

Christie's sold 36 of 39 Mesoamerican and Andean archaeological artifacts, including 30 Mexican pieces. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

Escaped slaves’ routes to freedom also pointed southward to Mexico

Enslaved people fleeing places like Louisiana and Texas often found Mexico a closer destination than northern states, Rich Tenorio writes. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

In the remote farmlands of Morelos, wildlife can take you by surprise

While documenting farmers' lives in the state, Joseph Sorrentino had a close encounter with nature he'll never forget. FULL STORY

Ex-governor of Puebla ordered held in custody to face torture charges

A federal judge has ordered Mario Marín held without bail while he awaits a plea hearing in the kidnapping of journalist Lydia Cacho. FULL STORY

Morena presents proposal to regulate social media 

Networks with more than 1 million users would have to request authorization to continue operating in Mexico. FULL STORY

12 officers to stand trial in Tamaulipas massacre

State prosecutors told a judge Monday they have ample evidence that the state cops participated in the killings of 19 undocumented migrants. FULL STORY

Mexico donated nearly 900mn pesos to Central American social programs

The government spent the money last year in El Salvador and Honduras as part of efforts to stem the flow of migrants through Mexico. FULL STORY

Jalisco mayor under fire over sexual harassment case

A government employee whose accusation against a fellow worker was ignored has won Governor Enrique Alfaro's support. FULL STORY

Unfazed by charges of embezzlement, ex-mayor wants to run again

As he prepares for his corruption trial, the former San Miguel de Allende chief executive also has one eye on his old job. FULL STORY

No more tampons in CDMX due to new plastics use law

It's impossible to find the feminine sanitary products in Mexico City's 16 boroughs thanks to a ban on single-use plastics since January 1. FULL STORY

OPINION

As Biden and AMLO reexamine immigration policy, balance is key

Writer Sarah DeVries hopes Mexico and the U.S. can keep migrants' humanity in mind, yet also not create an open invitation at the border. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

Learn the language of Mexico’s hand gestures

With intermingled cultures, Mexico and the United States do have many gesticulations in common. But don't assume that they mean the same thing, Leigh Thelmadatter writes. FULL STORY

 • Art installation made of 10,000 cigarette lighters pays tribute to those who quit

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Monday, February 8, 2021

Mexico News Today Monday, February 8, 2021

 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2021

AMLO’s back: president returns to host daily press conference, ‘continue transformation’

Two weeks after he tested positive for Covid-19, President López Obrador returned Monday to the front and center of political life. FULL STORY

More Pfizer vaccine to arrive between February 15-22

Enough doses will be delivered so that those who have had the first shot will get the second on time, health officials said. FULL STORY

Another destination pays for reopening with post-holidays Covid surge

Coronavirus cases spiked on the Caribbean coast after large numbers of tourists descended on beaches over the Christmas-New Year period. FULL STORY

Devoted teacher takes classes to students in Querétaro’s Sierra Gorda

The state has recognized a primary school teacher's tireless work to reach students who can't take virtual classes during the pandemic. FULL STORY

Ecatepec bans use of animal-drawn carts for garbage collection

Horses and donkeys can no longer be used to haul trash, according to a new law in Ecatepec, México state. FULL STORY
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OPINION

Mexico’s pandemic optimism falls flat after president catches virus

Mixed messaging and positive spin have been hallmarks of the Covid crisis, Jude Webber writes. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

Zihuatanejo's children learn guitar as well as confidence

Musician Juan Antúnez decided to give free lessons to the kids in low-income neighborhoods after seeing them at a pool hall with nothing else to do, Elisabeth Ashe writes. FULL STORY

THE MND POLL


THE STORY:
Ecatepec bans use of animal-drawn carts for garbage collection
FULL STORY
THE QUESTION: 
Is there no longer a role for beasts of burden in today’s world?
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LAST POLL:
Will banning the use of personalities in marketing be effective in reducing the consumption of unhealthy foods?
63% don't think it will.
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11 CDMX police officers suspended after clash with protesting cyclists

The transit cops have been suspended after an altercation on Friday with the demonstrators, who were protesting the deaths of fellow riders on the city's roads. FULL STORY

Opposition faces criticism for recycling candidates

Observers say parties seeking to wrest control of the lower house of Congress from the ruling Morena party are fielding candidates with nothing new to offer. FULL STORY

Lower house approves bill banning government support for beauty contests

Under the proposed law, the pageants and other gender-based competitions based on appearance, would be considered symbolic violence against women and girls. FULL STORY

US Chamber of Commerce warns against changes to Mexico’s electricity market

The organization warned that the latest move in the nation's quest for energy sovereignty contravenes trade commitments. FULL STORY

OPINION

Daily life in safe, idyllic Comitán is a reminder of the ‘old normal’

Carlisle Johnson heads for this hidden Chiapas gem when in need of a break somewhere that reminds him of Mexico as it was before Covid-19. FULL STORY

OPINION

AMLO's fossil fuel-powered energy vision puts Mexico on a worrying course

López Obrador is contravening trade deals, hurting investment, damaging consumers and betraying climate change commitments all at once. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

Veteran food writer adopted Mexico as his home

Decades after falling in love with Mexico at first sight, James Oseland has finally been able to make the country his permanent base, Leigh Thelmadatter writes. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

Time to cuddle up with some hot homemade soup

With winter's chill in the air, make this comfort food that'll warm you right down to your toes, Janet Blaser writes in The Tropical Table. FULL STORY