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From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
The National Earthquake Drill is tomorrow at 11:30 am. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Simulacro-Nacional-2025-Fecha-horario-y–todo-lo-que-necesitas-saber-20250427-0073.html
REMINDER: It’s Vaccination Week. https://contralinea.net/inicia-la-semana-nacional-de-vacunacion-con-abasto-garantizado-y-acceso-universal/
Trash collection workers are not all that happy with their salaries. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/trabajadores-de-la-concesionaria-de-basura-en-vallarta-denuncian-bajos-salarios/#google_vignette
Here’s another confirmation of the two new piers, one in Mismaloya and one in 5 de Diciembre. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2025/04/26/habra-dos-nuevos-muelles-en-puerto-vallarta/#prettyPhoto
High temperatures and drought are killing wild monkeys in Tabasco. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/muertos-monos-saraguato-arboles-golpes-calor/1712934
“Mexico is no one’s piñata,” affirmed Sheinbaum in response to aggressive rhetoric from US governors. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/mexico-no-es-pinata-de-nadie-sheinbaum-a-gobernadores-de-eu/1712897
Here’s a helpful explainer article on today’s Canadian elections. https://www.vox.com/today-explained-newsletter/410644/canada-elections-carney-poilievre-liberals-conservatives-win-results-trump
LEISURE
Puerto Vallarta is nominated for the Condé Nast Awards. Click here to cast your vote. https://www.cntraveler.com/story/vote-readers-choice-awards
When to visit Puerto Vallarta? A helpful guide for first-timers. https://mexiconewsdaily.com/travel/when-to-visit-puerto-vallarta-which-month-best-meets-your-travel-interests/
Thank you for all your thoughtful good wishes regarding Luna. I’m very grateful to the wonderful care she’s receiving from Dr. José Luis Gómez Huerta of Veterinaria Gómez. https://www.facebook.com/veterinariagomez
COVER SHOT: A perfect weekend for healing and hooking is here!
The Spotlight is Puerto Vallarta’s weekly interview series by Paco Ojeda | Coffee & Headlines, featuring in-person interviews with—and giveaways from—local event promoters, and product/service providers. If you are a local event producer, organizing a fundraiser, offering a weekly special at your restaurant, or performing at a local venue, we’d love to interview you. It’s FREE, but you must register. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE A SPOT: https://bit.ly/thespotlightpv
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/
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