From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Most complaints handled by Mexico’s Federal Consumer Protection Bureau (PROFECO) have to do with tourism. https://www.informador.mx/economia/Profeco-Encabezan-aerolineas-y-empresas-de-sector-turistico-quejas-en-Jalisco-20221215-0079.html
PROFECO butts heads with VIVAaerobus over carry-on fees. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/profeco-vs-viva-aerobus-por-equipaje-de-mano-asunto-podria-llegar-a-corte/1558960
Puerto Vallarta airport is handling over 100 daily departure/arrival operations this month. https://vallartaopina.net/aeropuerto-de-vallarta-recibira-110-vuelos-diarios-en-cierre-de-ano/
AMLO inaugurates Islas Marías tour operation today. https://vallartaopina.net/amlo-inaugura-este-viernes-el-programa-de-viajes-turisticos-a-las-islas-marias/
Here’s the official website to learn more information about Islas Marías tours and to book one. https://visitaislasmarias.com/
LEISURE
56 years ago yesterday, first commercial jet plane landed in Puerto Vallarta. https://contralinea.net/en-la-historia-de-la-aviacion-en-puerto-vallarta/
Local beaches are suitable for swimming, say authorities. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/playas-de-vallarta-aptas-para-uso-recreativo-61009
City lights up Christmas tree on the Malecón. https://vallartaopina.net/el-malecon-de-vallarta-se-ilumino-con-encendido-del-arbol-navideno/
REMINDER: The Secret Wine & Cocktail features live music tonight. https://www.facebook.com/thesecretwinebar/posts/pfbid0yB8ee4ou2escqywZRSpySp2ULpcJfY3MhkGeAg25YsuiHkT2UJVsb1Ku4W4YvnXHl
REMINDER: Meet the Artist night at Galleria Dante is tonight. https://banderasnews.com/december-16th-is-meet-the-artist-night-at-galleria-dante/
REMINDER: The Puerto Vallarta Gay Men’s Chorus concert at the Holy Cross Church is tonight. https://www.facebook.com/events/2518942371578696/
COVER SHOT: Puerto Vallarta Main Plaza, 1957.
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