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Pediatric Covid-19 vaccines are coming in a week. An army general has been arrested for his involvement in Ayotzinapa. Marina Vallarta residents propose public space improvements. Rain affected celebrations in several cities in Mexico. PLUS, the word of the day is ‘arenga.’ Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • September 16, 2022
The creative person behind the flag color change in Nayarit is revealed. (#lord colorblind, maybe?) One Jalisco municipality won’t celebrate Mexican Independence after all and Governor Alfaro is not happy. Another Nayarit property is busted. PLUS, a brief timeline of the world events that catapulted Mexico’s Independence. Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • September 15, 2022
It’s National Charro Day and we share some curious facts about them. More Independence Day celebration updates. We explore the intricate caste system established by the conquistadors and how it continues to affect Mexican society. PLUS, awesome concerts taking place in Guadalajara. Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • September 14, 2022
It’s Niños Heroes Day and we debunk one of Mexico’s most curious fabrications. Covid-19 vaccines will be available in town tomorrow. Pitillal celebrates its 150th anniversary. PLUS, if you are expecting Independence Day fireworks, think again. Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • September 13, 2022
More Covid-19 vaccines arrive in Jalisco. Puerto Vallarta fine tunes the Mexican Independence celebration schedule. The SCPA has dog walking opportunities. PLUS, we unpack one of the most beautiful songs of the traditional Mexican repertoire. Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • September 12, 2022
We have a great reason for you to visit Los Cuentos Taproom this weekend. Two Mexican dishes make a ‘worst’ list. El Buen Fin 2022 is announced. Fun events are also announced in Guadalajara. PLUS, with your permission, I’d like to register a complaint. Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • September 10, 2022
TGIF! More details about Independence Day celebrations. City clarifies (rectifies, actually) the alleged pet tax. Local beaches are still dangerous for swimming after Hurricane Kay. Buen viaje, your majesty. PLUS, the new iPhone price as it relates to typical Mexican budgets. Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • September 9, 2022
Local government continues to shut down irregular construction. We try to unpack the current preventive prison debate in congress. Our friends from De Corazón Tours are at it again. PLUS, what are we supposed to do to celebrate Mexican Independence? Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • September 8, 2022
As expected, differences between the Maritime Terminal and nearby fishermen are brewing. Will we really have to pay a license to own pets in town? Palmar de Aramara flooded… again! Today is September 7 and all of Latinamerica celebrates. PLUS, we feature part two (of two) of our drive to Rancho Mi Abuelo. Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • September 7, 2022
Kay became a hurricane earlier than expected and we have several reports from Sunday’s storm. Ixtapa joins the Independence Day pageant tradition. It’s not nice to make fun of other people’s typos, but… PLUS, we feature part one (of two) of our drive to Rancho Mi Abuelo. Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • September 6, 2022
Happy Monday! AMLO oversees progress in the Maya Train project. Tropical storm Kay is keeping us wet and there is more to come. Can you guess the increase in vehicles in the state of Jalisco in the last two decades? PLUS, we went up high into the Jalisco mountains and discovered a magical place. Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • September 5, 2022
We share a few takeaways from AMLO’s State of the Union Address. Tropical storm Javier will bring rain this weekend. Local hotels expect high occupancy on Independence Day weekend. Good news from Cinepolis. PLUS, Artemis is going at it again. Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • September 3, 2022
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