Coffee & Headlines • July 11, 2025

From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Marina Vallarta is praised for cleanliness.
https://contralinea.net/marina-vallarta-se-consolida-como-la-colonia-mas-limpia-de-la-ciudad/

A new citizens advisory board to represent, preserve and protect El Centro has been formed.
https://contralinea.net/instalan-el-nuevo-consejo-ciudadano-del-centro-historico-de-puerto-vallarta/

The Bahía de Banderas municipality updates its beach access map.
https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/no-privatizacion-playas-bahia-implan/

Here’s the article published by Mexico News Daily about CIBando and Intercam customers whose cash is ‘in limbo.’
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/readers-us-sanctions-mexican-banks-survey/

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LEISURE

Mexico City installs giant prehispanic replicas at the Zócalo to commemorate 700th anniversary of the Foundation of Mexico-Tenochtitlan.
https://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/una-coatlicue-gigante-llego-al-zocalo-para-celebrar-los-700-anos-de-tenochtitlan.html

SPECIAL FEATURE: Paying With US Currency in Mexico—A Cultural Faux Pas?

We had an interesting discussion about how paying with US cash in Mexico, or assuming that people will bail you out when you are out in public and you cannot speak the local language, can be an inconvenience for those around us.

COVER SHOT: Can you imagine everyday Aztec deities doing their shopping at Costco and attempting to pay with their currency—cacao beans?

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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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