Merida and San Miguel de Allende
Once again, Condé Nast magazine ranked Mérida and San Miguel de Allende as the best cities in the world in its most recent Readers’ Choice Awards 2022. According to the magazine, the ranking was compiled from the votes of nearly 250,000 survey respondents, who voted for the cities of Mérida, which ranked number four on the Best Large Cities list, and San Miguel de Allende, which was number one on the Best Small Cities list. For many, these awards are valuable for the recognition the community received and the attraction for tourism. For others, such awards have no value. What do you think?
Senate approves extension of militarization until 2028
In 2019, the Senate unanimously approved that the army would perform public security tasks until 2024 while the National Guard was being consolidated. This Tuesday it was divided with 87 in favor and 40 against. The plenary group approved extending the presence of the military on the streets for four more years. The debate was divided between those who claim that the federal government was incapable of building a civilian National Guard as well as strengthening local police despite its commitment to do this since 2019, and those who believe that there is no other way, and if the Armed Forces are not allowed to continue in the streets until 2028, the problem of insecurity will worsen.
The Cieneguita Bridge will be completed this month!
The Cieneguita bridge, whose work was halted due to the rains in 2021, will be ready this October. The initial budget for the bridge was 83 million pesos, but the costs had to be adjusted due to price updates. This was because the work was stopped early. The bridge will connect 100 communities, the equivalent of approximately 6,500 Sanmiguelenses. At the same time, the Governor of Guanajuato, Diego Sinhue Rodríguez Vallejo, announced that the San Miguel de Allende to Dolores highway will become a state road to start the Liberty Boulevard project. He assured that this will also be great news for Dolores Hidalgo because it will have the opportunity to generate a positive infrastructure.
Martin Garrix and Tiësto will light up the stage at FIG León 2022
For the first time in Mexico, Martin Garrix and Tiesto will perform in a single show on the FIG León 2022 stage. The International Balloon Festival (FIG) announced through social networks that it will present Martin Garrix and Tiësto, globally recognized DJs, who will light up the stage on November 19, the second day of the festival. FIG León 2022 will be held from November 18 to 21 at the Metropolitan Park. During those days, the city’s sky will be filled with color with 200 hot air balloons from 20 countries. Through social networks, the festival announced that tickets are already available for presale.
Cannabis derivatives arrive in San Miguel with Paradise!
Paradise Bajío arrives in the heart of San Miguel, where legal products are derived from cannabis are sold for the benefit of health and wellness, and now, also for fun. The public will be able to find products such as oils, balms, cosmetics, and proteins, among others, that regulate pain, reduce inflammation, treat insomnia, relieve anxiety, accelerate bone healing. Other articles and accessories related to its recreational use such as bongs, pipes, grinders, and rolling papers will also be for sale. The inaugural event is expected to be attended by former Mexican President and Paradise partner Vicente Fox Quesada as well as Paradise founding partners, Fernando Cárcamo and Fernando Espinobarros.
International Jewish Film Festival of Mexico this weekend
The Zona Culta cultural initiative brings modern content to our local communities for Mexicans and foreigners alike. The International Jewish Film Festival of Mexico was established 19 years ago in Mexico City and now all can enjoy it from October 11-15 at the Teatro Santa Ana. Each day the films will start at 5pm in English with Spanish subtitles and at 7:30pm in their original language with Spanish subtitles. The program can be found at http://www.zonaculta.com.mx. Some of the films that will be shown are: «Pinsky,» «The Crossing,» «An Act of Defiance,» «To Be a Child Again,» «Harmonia,» «Sublet,» and «Cake Maker.»
