Editor’s comment
As everyone in San Miguel knows, whenever an event happens around an intervention or construction work in the downtown area of the city—especially when it comes to the area designated as the Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO area—opinions and controversies arise. Most recently, an intervention was carried out by the municipal government on the sidewalk of the San Francisco church along Juarez Street that has generated differences between the municipal government and the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). The regulations correspond to the local authority, but because it is a heritage zone, the intervention requires authorization from the federal government. The community in general has expressed its support and opposition.
Controversy over INE’s budget request
As every year, the National Electoral Institute (INE) submitted its request for the 2023 Budget. In addition to the amount allocated to political parties, the body will request 14,437 million pesos for its regular spending, divided into two major items: 11,769 million for ordinary spending and 2,668 million for an institutional portfolio of projects. It seems that this institution lives on the sidelines of the national reality. In view of the discussion on the electoral reform that the federal government will put on the table of deputies and senators, an intense national debate on the cost of democracy in Mexico is expected in the coming weeks.
Mauricio Trejo talks about security in San Miguel
Last Thursday, August 25, in order to maintain an ongoing dialogue with citizens and strengthen transparency, the municipal government, headed by President Mauricio Trejo, presented to representatives of the different business and social sectors and communicators of San Miguel the progress made this year in terms of public safety. After the presentation by the Secretary of Public Safety, Gabriel Yáñez, the municipal president urged the leaders of each productive and social sector to responsibly replicate the current situation that exists in the Sanmiguelense territory, in order to consolidate the confidence of the community.
Back to school 2022-2023
An estimated 1,667,000 students from all educational levels and modalities returned to the classroom in the State of Guanajuato in an orderly manner and in compliance with health protocols in schools at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. The back-to-school 2022 started on Monday, August 29, of this year, and the school year will conclude on Wednesday, July 26, 2023; two vacation periods were established: the first one, from December 19 to 30, 2022, and the second one, from April 3 to 14, 2023. For the beginning of the school year, all children enrolled in public elementary schools in Guanajuato will receive their school supply kit delivered by the Guanajuato Ministry of Education (SEG).
The Fair returns to San Miguel de Allende
For two years, the traditional San Miguel de Allende Fair was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but now, the municipal government has announced the program for the San Miguel de Allende Fair 2022. The fair is one of the most important in the State of Guanajuato due to its great cultural and religious tradition coinciding with September 29 and the Feast of the Patron Saint San Miguel Arcángel. Through his social networks, the municipal president announced the main artists that will perform: September 26, Los Ángeles Azules; September 27, Ana Bárbara; September 29, El Tri; October 9, Calibre 50. The ticket cost for admission was set at 25 pesos.
International Indigenous Women’s Day
September 5 was the date chosen to establish the International Indigenous Women’s Day. This celebration was born during the Second Meeting of Organizations and Movements of the Americas held in Tihuanacu, Bolivia, in 1983. The idea is to give recognition to all the brave indigenous women who have played and will continue to play an important role in the survival of the culture of their tribes, as well as their language and strength of character. It’s currently estimated that in Latin America alone, there are around 522 indigenous peoples and that their total population would amount to 42 million people. Of that large number, 59% are women, yet they are the most oppressed sector of both tribal society and society in general.
