Did local businesses actually ask for vaccination times to change so workers could continue working? A markee fell off a building in Olas Altas. PLUS a practical guide to majorly f*cking up in Spanish and a very timely local expression.
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From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Businesses attempt to change vaccination times for workers so they do not to miss work. Health officials decline the proposal. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2021/08/25/no-es-viable-ampliar-la-jornada-de-vacunacion-en-vallarta/
Marquee in Olas Altas business crumbles to the ground. http://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/se-cayo-marquesina-en-zona-de-olas-altas/
One of the lanes in highway 544 is operational again after collapse. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2021/08/25/queda-listo-un-carril-en-la-carretera-estatal-544/
New tropical storm has formed and it’s headed our way. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/se-forma-la-depresion-tropical-14-e-frente-a-las-costas-de-guerrero/1467931
LEISURE
Five classical albums to hear right now (IN ENGLISH). https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/26/arts/music/classical-music-recording.html
National tourism begins to decline—welcome to ‘septihambre’! https://vallartaopina.net/comenzo-a-bajar-en-el-destino-la-llegada-de-vacacionistas-nacionales/