From DEA Drama to Mazapán Magic: Mexico’s Top Stories

From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

The International Mariachi and Charrería Summit is around the corner.
https://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/encuentro-internacional-del-mariachi-y-la-charreria-en-jalisco.html

A free mariachi concert will be presented at Puerto Vallarta’s Los Arcos Amphitheater on Friday, August 29.
https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/encuentro-mariachi-2025-concierto-puerto-vallarta/

There is a local parkour challenge this evening at La Lija.
https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/local-parkour-challenge/

Is the United States’ Drug Enforcement Agency sticking their nose in Mexico’s business a little bit too much? President Sheinbaum is not having it.
https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/sheinbaum-descarta-plan-de-eeuu-y-dea-para-bombardear-a-grupos-del-narco-en-mexico-ningun-gobierno-se-atreveria/#google_vignette

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LEISURE

Calaverlandia, the only Day of the Dead theme park in the world, returns to Guadalajara starting October 22.
https://www.informador.mx/entretenimiento/La-magia-de-Calaverandia-regresa-a-Guadalajara-en-octubre-20250822-0178.html

A mazapán cultural festival was announced by Guadalajara manufacturer De La Rosa.
https://www.notisistema.com/noticias/dulces-de-la-rosa-prepara-el-mazapan-parade-para-enero-de-2026/

Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarría apologizes for plagiarizing a traditional Oaxacan design.
https://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/willy-chavarria-huaraches-oaxaquenos.html

WATCH: A quick tour of the Joint Boutique Hotel & Cowork’s spaces, where Feel Good Vallarta will take place on October 11.

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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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