Author: Paco Ojeda

In this second of two prerecorded broadcasts, we take another walk in Colonia Versalles, this time from the corner of Francia and España Sts, to Hamburgo St. and then along Viena St. We are back live on Monday morning.

In this prerecorded edition of Coffee & Headlines, we walk along Calle Francia in Colonia Versalles, from end to end. It’s been a while and there are changes here and there that are worth exploring.

When is the Compostela-Las Varas stretch of the ‘new’ highway opening? Place your bets. The lady model with a beef against barrel organs is back. Today is Benito Juárez’s birthday. We unpack Mexico’s first indigenous president. PLUS: A report on yesterday’s ‘The Spotlight.’

Malecon vendors face challenges renewing permits. Spring is here! Talpa de Allende expects a million pilgrims for Semana Santa. PLUS: Today is International Day of Happiness. How do you feel about that?

A lecture on Mexican President Benito Juárez is announced. Ouch! The sound of traditional barrel organs in CDMX got an American immigrant fired from her job. PLUS: A free mariachi fandango is coming to Isla Río Cuale.

The first Jalisco governor debate took place yesterday. Is the Malecón overhaul actually happening? Marina Vallarta businesses get parking-space greedy. PLUS: A jazz festival and a total eclipse of the sun!