From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Gala Puerto Vallarta – Riviera Nayarit begins. https://contralinea.net/arranco-el-gala-puerto-vallarta-riviera-nayarit-2023-evento-turistico-mas-importante-de-la-region/
SEAPAL concludes repairs on Francisco Medina Ascencio earlier than previously announced. https://vallartaopina.net/concluyen-reparacion-en-avenida-medina-ascencio-y-abriran-antes/
City overspent 177 million pesos in payroll last year. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/ayuntamiento-vallarta-mdp-nomina-62704
Mayor Michel explains his stance on security chief replacement. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/seguridad-civil-no-marino-luis-michel-62695
Do locals want Mayor Michel to seek re-election for another term? No, it seems. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2023/02/16/querido-vallartenses-no-quieren-que-repita-el-profe-michel/
A protest against excessive urban development in Puerto Vallarta is in progress. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/ciudadanos-se-manifestaran-ante-el-urbanismo-feroz-que-vive-puerto-vallarta/
LEISURE
DINING REPORT: Oculto
Once again, hats off for a memorable private dinner at Carmen and Claudia’s wonderful project. https://www.facebook.com/ocultopuertovallarta
COMMENTARY: What does it take for a Mexican national to obtain a US tourist visa (and is it worth the hassle)?
REMINDERS
FEBRUARY 19: VW Van exhibition at the Malecón. https://www.facebook.com/events/714308666808257/
FEBRUARY 21-23: The Bucerias Street Festival and Chalk Art Walk https://www.facebook.com/events/1286246245475294/
FEBRUARY 23: My next lecture will be “Great Mexican Songs: Their composers, their performers, and their stories,” to take place at the Joint Coworking Hotel on Thursday, February 23, 5 – 6:30 pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/707982560861783/
FEBRUARY 25: Art Auction at Joint Hotel’s First Year Anniversary. https://www.facebook.com/events/568852905165452/
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