Coffee & Headlines • July 12, 2025

From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

The State Congress gets involved in Puerto Vallarta’s public transportation crisis.
https://vallartaindependiente.com/2025/07/11/congreso-de-jalisco-exige-atender-crisis-del-transporte-publico-en-puerto-vallarta/

There are hefty fines and prision for anyone who attempts against crocodiles or other protected species.
https://vallartaenlinea.net/hasta-12-anos-de-prision-y-mas-de-300-mil-de-multa-por-cazar-cocodrilos-en-puerto-vallarta/portada/11/

Mayor Munguía for governor in 2030? Can we just take a few months’ worth of political vacation?
https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/destapan-a-luis-munguia-como-posible-candidato-del-partido-verde-a-la-gubernatura-de-jalisco/

Puerto Vallarta prepares to face a 30 percent increase in solid waste generation due to summer vacationers.
https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/puerto-vallarta-se-prepara-para-manejar-30-mas-basura-en-verano/

Jalisco businesses aim for the ‘Made in Mexico’ seal.
https://www.informador.mx/jalisco/Empresas-de-Jalisco-buscan-obtener-el-sello-Hecho-en-Mexico-20250711-0174.html

Mexico fails when it comes to employment ageism.
https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/mexico-discriminacion-edad-trabajo-ocde/

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LEISURE

A gender reveal party that poses a risk to the ecosystem? Yes, we have those here. Or used to, anyway.
https://contralinea.net/desaparece-empresa-que-promociona-revelaciones-de-genero-en-los-arcos-de-mismaloya/

Los Muertos Pier glows blue as part of a month-long campaign to raise awarenes about human trafficking.
https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/iluminan-de-azul-muelle-de-los-muertos/

COVER SHOT: Los Muertos Pier, dressed in blue.

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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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