Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • September 2, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

MORENA says good-bye by raising property taxes. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2024/08/31/morena-se-despide-de-puerto-vallarta-aumentando-impuestos/#prettyPhoto

The Maya Train will be inaugurated next week: AMLO. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/AMLO-asegura-que-el-Tren-Maya-se-inaugura-la-proxima-semana-20240901-0064.html

9.5 million Mexican nationals left poverty: AMLO. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/AMLO-asegura-que-9.5-millones-de-mexicanos-salieron-de-la-pobreza-en-su-sexenio-20240901-0060.html

Jalisco projects were highlighted during AMLO’s sixth and final State of the Union Address. https://www.informador.mx/jalisco/AMLO-destaca-tres-obras-prioritarias-impulsadas-en-Jalisco-durante-su-sexenio-20240901-0068.html

The restoration of the Church of Guadalupe cupola is moving right along. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/viento-en-popa-restauracion-de-la-parroquia/#google_vignette

September is here and Mexican nationals have a long weekend to look forward to. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Megapuentes-de-septiembre-2024-Cuando-seran-los-dias-de-descanso-de-este-mes-20240901-0065.html

September will be a good tourism month for Puerto Vallarta. https://contralinea.net/preven-un-excelente-puente-patrio-en-afluencia-turistica-en-puerto-vallarta-2/

LEISURE

Uninformed tourists at Los Muertos Beach thwarted a sea turtle’s efforts to lay its eggs. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/interrumpen-desove-tortuga-marina/

Puerto Vallarta’s new local basketball team, the Iguanas, is back in the news. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/club-iguanas-de-vallarta-se-prepara/

Episode 24 of The Spotlight is Wednesday, September 4 at 4 pm. We will be broadcasting from the Joint. Boutique Hotel & Cowork and you are more than welcome to join us! Here are the watch and registration pages for this show: 

The Spotlight now has an explainer video for event organizers looking to connect with a broader audience for free! Check it out and share it with anyone that you know might be interested.

EVENT REMINDERS

Thursday, November 6 • 5 PM

STRINGS ATTACHED: ESSENTIAL VIOLIN CONCERTOS

The violin has been called the instrument that most closely resembles the human voice — capable of singing, crying, soaring, and dazzling with virtuosity. But what makes certain violin concertos stand out as timeless masterpieces? In this music appreciation evening, we’ll journey through ten of the greatest violin concertos ever written. From Beethoven’s noble and expansive Violin Concerto in D, to Tchaikovsky’s fiery and passionate Concerto in D Major, to Barber’s lushly lyrical American treasure — and many gems in between — we’ll discover how composers have used the violin to capture the full spectrum of human expression.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1124043659930801/

Thursday, November 20 • 5 PM

¡AZUCAR! • The Life and Music of Celia Cruz

Everyone knows her voice. Everyone knows ¡Azúcar! But how much do you really know about Celia Cruz—the woman who left everything behind to follow her music? From the dance halls of 1950s Havana to the concert stages of New York and Mexico, Celia’s journey was marked by courage, exile, and an unstoppable joy. Join Music Storyteller Paco Ojeda for ¡AZÚCAR! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz — a vibrant, heart-pounding exploration of the Queen of Salsa, her struggles, and her triumphs.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1177814007623307/