The state congress in Oaxaca published in its twitter account the approval of the modification of the Law of the Rights for Girls, Boys and Teenager that prohibits the sale, distribution and promotion unhealthy food products to minors.
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The UN announces a possible worldwide “generational catastrophe” due to the global pandemic
“We live in a decisive moment for children and young people around the world. The decisions that the government make now will have a lasting effect on hundreds of millions of young people,” said this week Antonio Guterres, secretary general of the United Nations (UN).
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Catastrophe in the port of Beirut, Lebanon
During the course of the day, a huge explosion occurred in the main port of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. Several images of the immensity of the explosion are circulating through social networks.
El Marro’s influence grew through complicity with authorities
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said the cartel had grown, making Guanajuato the most violent state, due to "complicity with municipal and state authorities," he said.
“El Marro” Is Arrested
Today, the Guanajuato State Attorney General's Office reported through its social networks and website the arrest of a criminal group leader as follows:
Return of Weddings—a Boon for the Economy
The wedding industry sees the revival of wedding ceremonies as a ray of hope for the economy. On July 22, the city council approved the reactivation of weddings, but with restrictions. One is that initially weddings will have a maximum capacity of 60 people,
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Casa Europa Presents “Myrna la Chanteuse”
On July 16th at 6:30 pm, Casa Europa will be presenting an online event featuring the accomplished performer, “Myrna la...
Celebrating Frida Kahlo’s Birthday
A day like today, July 6th, but in 1907 the Mexican painter Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo Calderón was born.
Galería Obraje@MuRo Partners with Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Nine member artists of the newly formed Galería Obraje@Muro are partnering with Feed the Hungry San Miguel, an organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and improving the well-being of children in our community.
Agave Sotheby’s International Realty Proudly Hosting Exhibition of Works by Leonard Brooks
Agave Sotheby’s International Realty today announced that they will be hosting works by the revered artist, Leonard Brooks. With the inauguration of their new flagship offices located at Sollano 19, Centro San Miguel de Allende, the luxury real estate brokerage will be hosting noted local artists throughout the year.
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Rhythm, Rhyme, and Reason Gets a Helping Hand
We have a way to go before reopening our cultural institutions and schools. In the meantime, however, I am pleased to announce that Rhythm, Rhyme and Reason and the Pro Musica Academy of Music have received a very generous grant from the Dibujando un Mañana (Drawing a Tomorrow) foundation.
Please Help Feed the SPA’s July 2020 Pets of the Month and All Our Animals
Your entire donation to the SPA’s Pet Food Money Bank fundraiser applies to the annual cost of feeding our resident animals. Through June 30, up to a total of US$3,500, each donation will be matched by an anonymous donation to SPA Dogs to DC, which has the double benefit of creating space at the SPA to save more dogs.
Galería Obraje@MuRo Partners with Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Nine member artists of the newly formed Galería Obraje@Muro are partnering with Feed the Hungry San Miguel, an organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and improving the well-being of children in our community.
Perfect Day: An Escape
This time around, before starting my search for movies or something to do at home, I decided to look something different. I set off through town to see what businesses might be open. Of course, I took all the recommended measures, such as using a face mask, in my exploration.
Courses (in Spanish) Given by the University of Michigan
es.coursera.org gives you many courses offered by the University of Michigan, but the only problem for English speakers is that all but one are in Spanish.
Movies for a Rainy Afternoon
We have now entered the rainy season when we can be caught in a downpour at any time of the day. Perhaps the following movies are the perfect accompaniment to a gray, drizzly day, in keeping with the sad mood set by the weather. So go get yourself some snacks and drinks and sit back to watch these films which are all available on Netflix.
Online Courses: thegreatcoursesplus.com
“Great Courses Online Plus” is another site at which you can find many online courses as it advocates that people should “never stop learning.” There is a charge for the courses, but you are given a 14 day free trial to see if you are truly interested in them.
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