Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • December 7, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

The Bobadilla Olympic Pool is almost ready to reopen after repairs. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/alberca-olimpica-bobadilla-ultima-etapa-rehabilitacion/

Mexican cruises will be more expensive than those in the Caribbean, claims industry. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2024/12/05/el-turismo-de-cruceros-en-mexico-sera-213-mas-caro-que-en-un-puerto-caribeno/#prettyPhoto

Cruise companies send a letter to Presidenta Sheinbaum to reconsider the new cruise passenger tax. https://vallartaenlinea.net/hasta-200-barcos-podrian-dejar-de-venir-por-nuevo-impuesto-a-cruceristas/puerto-vallarta/05/

SPECIAL FEATURE: Claudia Sheinbaum

Rather than following the inconsequential he-said-she-said between Donald Trump and Presidenta Sheinbaum, we focus on her impact in Mexico, Latin America, and Europe, as seen in the following headlines:

Claudia Sheinbaum will forbid vaping in Mexico. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/sheinbaum-desafia-empresas-cigarreras-prohibira-vapeadores/1688287

Claudia Sheinbaum, is now on the list of ‘25 most influential women in the world,’ according to Financial Times. https://forbes.com.mx/sheinbaum-entre-las-mujeres-mas-influyentes-de-2024-financial-times/

Animal welfare is now included in Mexico’s Constitution (IN ENGLISH). https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/390144/mexico-constitution-reform-animal-rights

Once again, Claudia Sheinbaum is expected to clarify her version of her communications with Donald Trump against his alleged version. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Sheinbaum-desmiente-a-Donald-Trump-esto-dijo-el-presidente-electo-de-Estados-Unidos-20241206-0091.html

WATCH: Meet Mexico’s New President on YouTube.

WATCH: EU Stunned by Mexico’s Masterclass Diplomacy—Trump’s Tariffs Backfire on YouTube.

LEISURE

Christmas dinner costs have gone up by over 50 percent since 2020. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Navidad-2024-Costo-de-la-cena-navidena-sufre-un-aumento-historico-en-Mexico-20241205-0206.html

Traffic along Carr. 200 near Vidanta was paralyzed for almost an hour due to a concert. https://www.facebook.com/badeba.media/posts/pfbid02g5h4mPoUDkB9T6b6BoHKeiWsG6XHMW6ZpfMyzVAY2eXDXXR17vzPo7rhcosjhdnJl

WATCH: Notre-Dame de Paris—All-Star Reopening Concert, featuring stars from the classical music world. https://www.stage-plus.com/video/live_concert_9HKNCPA3DTN66PBIEHFJGC1H?fbclid=IwY2xjawHAFUVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaKOJuBA9c3tcv2USaFPAjRUslQ2H9l80cVmoUiGZhnO0kDNYRUx8-XbvA_aem_kcN56u_4u0ZUm3SWaF2b8w

The Spotlight is our weekly in-person live show to promote local events, organizations, and product/service providers. It is produced every Wednesday at 4 PM from the Joint. Boutique Hotel & Cowork’s Café Río and you are welcome to join us! Participation is free but you must register (see, below).

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UPCOMING INTERVIEWS

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Wednesday, December 11 (FULL)
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Wednesday, December 18 (FULL)

The Spotlight will not be produced on December 25 or January 1. We’ll be back with The Spotlight on January 8!

Wednesday, January 8 (FULL)

Wednesday, January 15 (FULL)

EVENTS

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/