From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Leftover Covid-19 vaccinations in Bahía de Banderas did not go all that smoothly this weekend. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2021/10/26/entre-acusaciones-de-corrupcion-se-aplicaron-5-mil-vacunas-a-rezagados-en-bahia/

Puerto Vallarta hopes to recover Blue Flag beach certifications. https://contralinea.net/puerto-vallarta-buscara-recuperar-certificaciones-blue-flag/

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to deduce that the new planters on Niza St. are there to delimit a bicycle path!  https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/jardineras-obstruyen-calle-niza-50526

Mayor Michel insists the monies from the past administration do not add up. http://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/michel-no-quitara-el-dedo-en-el-renglon-por-presuntas-anomalias-detectadas-en-anterior-administracion/

SEAPAL moves forward with legal action against past administration employees. https://vallartaopina.net/avanzan-las-denuncias-penales-interpuestas-por-seapal-vallarta/

Business is down by 70 percent on Isla Río Cuale. Time to advertise? https://vallartaopina.net/negocios-de-la-isla-del-rio-cuale-reportan-baja-del-70-en-ventas/

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LEISURE

Hurricane Rick weakens, bringing heavy rain to three states. https://contralinea.net/rick-se-debilita-en-tierra-pero-generara-abundantes-lluvias-en-jalisco/

Artisan beer festival returns. https://contralinea.net/regresa-el-festival-de-la-cerveza-artesanal-de-puerto-vallarta-con-nueva-sede/

Learn more about Brewamsters’ artisan beer festival here. https://www.facebook.com/brewmasterspv

There will be no Halloween or Day of the Dead public celebrations, says Mayor Michel. http://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/halloween-y-panteones-con-restricciones-por-covid-19/

There will be a giant catrina on the Malecón, however… http://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/catrina-gigante-coloreara-centro-de-puerto-vallarta/

Explore Google Arts & Culture’s section on Day of the dead (IN ENGLISH). https://artsandculture.google.com/project/dia-de-muertos

And particularly, enjoy their take on ‘calavera catrina’ creator José Guadalupe Posada (IN ENGLISH). https://artsandculture.google.com/theme/funny-bones/rwLC5EXKT3vaIw

Happy Halloween! Now, please help me get this song/dance/costume/choreography out of my head!

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COVER: El jarabe de ultratumba from the portfolio 36 Grabados: José Guadalupe Posada, José Guadalupe Posada, c. 1910, printed 1943 (Collection: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston)