Mauricio Trejo published the five actions with which he would start his administration. Although four are still pending, the first, which was to return Montes de Oca street to its original state, has been completed.
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Meet Some of the New Administration’s Directors
Gabriel Arturo Yáñez Saldaña: He has a degree in criminology. He was Director of Security in San Miguel from 2012-2015. Edgar Bautista: He is an architect and was Director of Urban Development from 2011-2015. In this administration he will be the Director of the Municipal Institute for Planning and Sustainable Development. José Luis Pérez: Director of Public Services....
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Construction of San Miguel de Allende UNAM Campus Begins
In a private event this morning, municipal president Luis Alerto Villareal, along with Enrique Graue Wiechers, laid the first stone of the National Autonomous University of Mexico or UNAM campus in San Miguel de Allende.
Free access to Mexican beaches is guaranteed
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador published a decree in the DOF or Official Gazette of the Federation in which provisions were added to articles 8 and 127 of the General Law of National Assets, stipulating that access to beaches and the federal maritime zone must not be inhibited, restricted, hindered or conditioned, unless established by regulations in the General Law of National Assets.
NEWS
Carelessness Caused Recent Fires
Property damage in just one of the two recent fires in San Miguel de Allende amounted to some two million pesos. Neither of the businesses—Láminas de San Miguel (April 4) and Autohotel Luna (April 9)—had a Civil Protection Plan.
The Race for Mayor Has Begun
As soon as April 5 rolled around, candidates for mayor of San Miguel de Allende opened their campaigns, though on a smaller scale due to the COVID-19 contingency. Some held rallies, others opted to celebrate mass.
ART
Ian Johnson and Luis Luna at the Galería Intersección
With the exhibition “The Weight of Gravity,” British artist extraordinaire Ian Johnson exhibits his latest work at the Intersección Gallery with his ever-present creative ode to nature.
NGO NEWS
The President’s Report, March 2021
Our institution, as well as other NGOs in our town and around the country, had to confront the consequences of the pandemic.
Support Mano Amiga and Win a Two-Night Stay at Gorgeous Casa Proserpina
Mano Amiga is a wonderful organization that changes lives in San Miguel de Allende by providing interest-free microloans, business training, and mentoring to local women who lack access to affordable credit, enabling them to build successful small businesses.
San Miguel Poetry Café Presents Acclaimed Poet Cecilia Woloch
The San Miguel Poetry Café will host internationally acclaimed poet Cecilia Woloch, who will read via Zoom on Thurs, Jan 28, 5pm.
Writers’ Conference January Online Programs
Don’t let COVID prevent you from attending these world-class literary events, our January programs, right in your own home!
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