The 10 governors who comprise the Federalist Alliance spoke out against next year's federal budget for the states. On Oct. 26 each state broadcasted a synchronized proclamation in opposition by governors, citizens and government officials.
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More Employment in San Miguel de Allende
The “Pollman International” project, an initiative to create jobs in the municipality, was presented at an inaugural event by municipal president Luis Alberto Villarreal and state governor Diego Sinhue.
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Monarch Butterfly Migration to Pass Through San Miguel de Allende
As usual every year, in October the municipality awaits a visit from the monarch butterfly, whose migratory route stretches from north to south of the American continent.
First phase of traffic lights activated
Last Fri., Oct. 2, the traffic lights located at the crossing of the former Ignacio Allende roundabout were activated, astonishing San Miguel motorists and city visitors.
Fetus Remains Found in Colonia Lindavista
On Sat., Oct. 3, residents of the Lindavista neighborhood in San Miguel de Allende found the remains of a decomposing fetus.
COVID Traffight Light Switches to Yellow
Guanajuato changed to yellow at the epidemiological traffic light on October 5th and will be tested until the 11th.
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Welcome back to La Biblioteca!
Our doors were closed for a lot longer than we ever imagined when the Covid-19 pandemic spread around the world. As an institution, we did our part in the overall effort to stem the spread of the virus in our community, while trying to maintain some form of normality within our walls.
Expatriates Will Have Free Access to Flu Vaccine
The Guanajuato Department of Hygiene has an estimated 35,000 free influenza vaccinations available for San Miguel de Allende residents. Jorge Vidargas, director of Sanitary Jurisdiction II, said that the vaccinations would cost between 2,000 and 3,000 pesos each in a private clinic or pharmacy.
Secretary of Tourism Invites Visitors to Continue Creating Stories in San Miguel
Guanajuato’s Secretary of Tourism, Juan José Álvarez, visited the city on Oct. 6 as part of a formal tourism reactivation event called “Guanajuato, Live Great Stories,” to deliver a metal structure he described as the state’s new tourism brand. This “is a whirlpool of colors, smells, flavors, culture, history, and tradition to the people,” he said, and represents the pride of being from Guanajuato.
Communities and the government collaborate to improve public spaces
One of the largest migrant communities in San Miguel is La Talega. Don Rutilio Hernández, representative of the community, says it was founded in the mid-1700s. There, the Holy Cross, San Isidro Labrador, and San José are venerated.
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Writers’ Conference Presents Joseph Boyden and a Memoir Panel
Most of us living in Mexico are in closer contact with active indigenous communities than we were before we moved here. Celebrated Canadian writer Joseph Boyden writes about the First Nations people of Canada, with themes similar to all indigenous groups.
Paola Tinoco en Primera Plana: Cuentos breves para leer en el celular
Esta Temporada Literaria en Línea del Festival de Escritores en San Miguel arranca con dos talleres en el mes de octubre. Paola Tinoco, ofrecerá el taller de Escritura Portátil. En entrevista con el Festival nos habla del relativamente nuevo género literario conocido como el microrrelato.
El Sindicato to Present a Theatrical Opera
The community cultural center, El Sindicato, will offer the theatrical opera "Fireflies do not Fly" as part of its 25th anniversary celebration. The performance will be free of charge and all the health protocols established by the municipal government will be observed.
Opening of “Wild Substance” in San Miguel de Allende
On Friday, September 25 of this year, the art exhibit “Wild Substance” opened at the Manuk gallery of the Fabrica La Aurora. The exhibition features works of eight Mexican artists, they will be available for viewing and sales at the gallery.
NGO NEWS
A Good News Story in Times of COVID-19
Mujeres en Cambio (Mujeres en Cambio) is in its 26th year providing scholarship assistance to girls from poor rural communities around San Miguel. The mission is to encourage bright female students to stay in school because that is the best route out of poverty.
Rotary and Human Identity
One of the benefits of doing our Rotary Meetings via Zoom video conference is that we literally have access to speakers around the world. This will be the case on Tuesday, September 22nd when the Midday Rotary Club of San Miguel de Allende hooks up via Zoom across the big pond.
Joining Hands in Solidarity: Mutual Accompaniment and Affective Conviviality
Centuries of colonial and capitalist oppression and exploitation not only threaten global ecocide but—some indigenous groups aside—have diminished humanity’s powers to collectively save our earthly home. To strengthen those powers, a group of psychologists and their students are spreading horizontal relationships that liberate needed but repressed capacities.
Local NGOs Cooperate to Answer Food Needs Caused by COVID
In times of crisis, we look to our leaders to give us direction, stability, and, most of all, hope. In San Miguel, we have a well-established group of exceptional NGOs, possibly the most successful group in Mexico. As it became clear that this insidious virus was not going to disappear quickly and would cut deeply and painfully into the lives of the most vulnerable, the leadership teams of these critical organizations quickly galvanized into action.
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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