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Salsa Rocks in San Francisco

by Magdy Zara

The Bay Area’s number one salsa party is back. Guests can enjoy an ideal atmosphere for sharing excellent live music and the drinks of their choice.

Whether you’re an experienced salsa dancer or a beginner looking to learn some steps, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience.

The event takes place this Sunday, April 13th, starting at 2 p.m., at the Bodega Building 43, which offers the perfect atmosphere for an afternoon of salsa music performed by the Borinquien Orchestra and fun while enjoying delicious wines.

The Bodega Building 43 is located at 2440 Monarch Street, Alameda. Tickets range from $10 to $450.

The Job Fair You Need Is Here

If you or someone you know needs a job, Mission Hiring Hall and San Francisco City College are hosting a Job Fair where you can find the job you’re looking for.

This day, you’ll have the opportunity to meet more than 40 local employers seeking full-time, part-time, and entry-level workers in a variety of industries. This is a free, public event open to all job seekers.

The Job Fair will be held at Four One on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City College of San Francisco Mission Center, 1125 Valencia St, San Francisco.

Bring your resume and get ready to connect; admission is free.

City of San Francisco Offers Small Business Workshop

If you own a business and are interested in contracting with the City and County of San Francisco, you need to know everything you need to become a municipal contractor, which is why a small business workshop has been organized.

In this workshop, you will learn the steps to become a municipal contractor, key terminology used by the city, and essential compliance requirements for small businesses. You will receive an overview of the different types of contracting opportunities, the registration process and timeline for becoming a municipal contractor, and how to complete municipal contracts. You will also have the opportunity to connect with municipal departments for practical support with the contractor registration process.

The workshop will be held next Wednesday, April 23, starting at 9:00 a.m., at 49 South Van Ness. Admission is free.

The schedule is as follows:

9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.: Registration and light refreshments

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Welcome and opening remarks

10:45 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.: Breakout sessions and practical assistance with vendor registration.

12:15 p.m. m. to 12:20 p.m. m.: Closing words.

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Move aside ‘American Idol’: Mexico launches binational singing and composing competition

by the El Reportero staff

Nearly half a year after President Claudia Sheinbaum called for an end to the glorification of crime, violence and misogyny in Mexican music, her administration is taking a bold step toward that goal with the launch of a new music competition.

Introducing México Canta — a binational singing and songwriting contest designed to inspire young talent on both sides of the border, while promoting music that celebrates culture and peace rather than criminality.

Part of the broader Plan México, this initiative invites aspiring musicians aged 18 to 34 from Mexico and the United States to compete in traditional Mexican genres such as corridos, mariachi, banda and ranchera — so long as their lyrics reject violence and drug glorification. The effort also aims to tap into the robust music production infrastructure in the U.S., encouraging economic and creative crossover between the two nations.

Officially titled México Canta: For Peace and Against Addictions, the program opens for registration on April 28 and closes May 30. A jury organized by the Mexican Music Council will select 10 participants from each Mexican state, and 15 from each of three U.S. regions: West, Central and East. From these 365 initial participants, 48 finalists will be chosen following regional showcases in cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, Oaxaca and Tijuana.

Finalists — eight from each of Mexico’s North, Central and South regions and eight from each U.S. region — will head to Durango for a grand finale scheduled for October 5.

During her Monday morning press conference, President Sheinbaum emphasized the importance of reshaping how young people see themselves — encouraging artistic, athletic, and educational identities in place of those linked to violence or organized crime.

“We’re giving young people the chance to build new narratives,” Sheinbaum said, quoting a line she often repeats: “Joining a criminal group isn’t a life choice. It’s a death choice.”

As part of this cultural push, Sheinbaum also pledged to establish choirs in every public school in Mexico — a move intended to nurture a generation that finds expression through music and community.

The inclusion of the United States in the competition reflects two strategic objectives: elevating Mexican music internationally and inviting a share of the U.S. music industry’s economic power into Mexico. “The creative sector generates jobs and opportunities,” Sheinbaum noted, “and we want to bring more of that into our country.”

Artists will be allowed to perform original work or traditional songs within the contest’s guidelines, and composers are required to submit a new, original piece lasting up to three minutes. Performers can submit a three-minute excerpt of any suitable song. Submissions in Indigenous languages are also welcomed.

The project, led by Mexico’s Culture Ministry in partnership with the Mexican Music Council and private stakeholders, has earned early praise from leaders in the industry. Miguel Ángel Trujillo, head of the Mexican Music Council, described the contest as “historic,” while Guillermo González of the Mexican Association of Phonogram Producers said Mexico’s music scene is poised for international investment. Singer-songwriter Horacio Palencia also applauded the program for seeking to address violence through cultural change.

The initiative comes at a time when narcocorridos — ballads that romanticize the lives of drug traffickers — have become increasingly popular, with artists like Peso Pluma drawing global attention to the genre. Culture Minister Claudia Curiel de Icaza pointed out that while Mexico ranks eighth globally in digital music consumption, more than 70% of Latin music streamed consists of corridos, many of them glorifying the narco lifestyle.

With México Canta, Sheinbaum’s administration hopes to shift that dynamic by empowering young voices to tell a different story — one rooted in heritage, resilience and hope.

More details and registration forms will be available starting April 28 at mexicocanta.gob.mx.

With sources from Excélsior, Contra Línea and Sin Embargo

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¡A un lado ‘American Idol’!: México lanza competencia binacional de canto y composición

por el equipo de El Reportero

Casi medio año después de que la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum exigiera el fin de la glorificación del crimen, la violencia y la misoginia en la música mexicana, su gobierno da un paso audaz hacia ese objetivo con el lanzamiento de una nueva competencia musical.

Presentamos México Canta, un concurso binacional de canto y composición diseñado para inspirar a jóvenes talentos en ambos lados de la frontera, a la vez que promueve música que celebra la cultura y la paz en lugar de la criminalidad.

Como parte del Plan México, esta iniciativa invita a aspirantes a músicos de entre 18 y 34 años de México y Estados Unidos a competir en géneros tradicionales mexicanos como corridos, mariachi, banda y ranchera, siempre que sus letras rechacen la violencia y la glorificación de las drogas. La iniciativa también busca aprovechar la sólida infraestructura de producción musical en Estados Unidos, fomentando el intercambio económico y creativo entre ambas naciones. Oficialmente titulado México Canta: Por la Paz y Contra las Adicciones, el programa abre sus inscripciones el 28 de abril y cierra el 30 de mayo. Un jurado organizado por el Consejo Mexicano de la Música seleccionará a 10 participantes de cada estado de México y 15 de cada una de las tres regiones de Estados Unidos: Oeste, Centro y Este. De estos 365 participantes iniciales, se elegirán 48 finalistas tras presentaciones regionales en ciudades como Chicago, Los Ángeles, Oaxaca y Tijuana.

Los finalistas —ocho de cada una de las regiones Norte, Centro y Sur de México, y ocho de cada región de Estados Unidos— se dirigirán a Durango para la gran final programada para el 5 de octubre.

Durante su conferencia de prensa matutina del lunes, la presidenta Sheinbaum enfatizó la importancia de transformar la percepción que los jóvenes tienen de sí mismos, fomentando identidades artísticas, deportivas y educativas en lugar de aquellas vinculadas a la violencia o el crimen organizado. “Les damos a los jóvenes la oportunidad de construir nuevas narrativas”, dijo Sheinbaum, citando una frase que suele repetir: “Unirse a un grupo criminal no es una decisión de vida. Es una decisión de muerte”.

Como parte de este impulso cultural, Sheinbaum también se comprometió a establecer coros en todas las escuelas públicas de México, una iniciativa que busca nutrir a una generación que se expresa a través de la música y la comunidad.

La inclusión de Estados Unidos en el concurso refleja dos objetivos estratégicos: impulsar la música mexicana a nivel internacional e impulsar la participación de la industria musical estadounidense en México. “El sector creativo genera empleos y oportunidades”, señaló Sheinbaum, “y queremos traer más de eso a nuestro país”.

Los artistas podrán interpretar obras originales o canciones tradicionales dentro de las bases del concurso, y los compositores deberán presentar una pieza original de hasta tres minutos de duración. Los intérpretes pueden enviar un fragmento de tres minutos de cualquier canción que se ajuste a sus necesidades. También se aceptan propuestas en lenguas indígenas. El proyecto, liderado por la Secretaría de Cultura de México en colaboración con el Consejo Mexicano de la Música y actores privados, ha recibido elogios iniciales de líderes de la industria. Miguel Ángel Trujillo, presidente del Consejo Mexicano de la Música, calificó el concurso de “histórico”, mientras que Guillermo González, de la Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas, afirmó que la escena musical mexicana está preparada para la inversión internacional. El cantautor Horacio Palencia también aplaudió el programa por su objetivo de abordar la violencia a través del cambio cultural.

La iniciativa surge en un momento en que los narcocorridos (baladas que idealizan la vida de los narcotraficantes) se han vuelto cada vez más populares, con artistas como Peso Pluma atrayendo la atención mundial hacia el género. La secretaria de Cultura, Claudia Curiel de Icaza, señaló que, si bien México ocupa el octavo lugar a nivel mundial en consumo de música digital, más del 70% de la música latina que se escucha en streaming consiste en corridos, muchos de los cuales glorifican el estilo de vida del narco.

Con México Canta, la administración de Sheinbaum espera cambiar esa dinámica empoderando a las voces jóvenes para que cuenten una historia diferente, una basada en la herencia, la resiliencia y la esperanza. Más detalles y formularios de registro estarán disponibles a partir del 28 de abril en mexicocanta.gob.mx.

Con fuentes de Excélsior, Contra Línea y Sin Embargo.

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Sheinbaum dirige su mirada hacia América Latina en la cumbre de la CELAC en Honduras

La presidenta Sheinbaum pasó parte del miércoles en la cumbre de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (CELAC) en Tegucigalpa, Honduras. (Presidencia/Cuartoscuro) - President Sheinbaum spent part of Wednesday at the summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

por Mexico News Daily

La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum instó el miércoles a una mayor integración económica regional durante un discurso pronunciado en una reunión de líderes latinoamericanos y caribeños en Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

“Hoy les tengo una propuesta”, dijo Sheinbaum a los presidentes y primeros ministros en la cumbre de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (CELAC) en la capital hondureña.

“Los invito, CELAC, a convocar una ‘Cumbre para el Bienestar Económico de América Latina y el Caribe’ para hacer realidad una mayor integración económica regional”, afirmó.

Sheinbaum abogó por una mayor integración económica entre países como México, Brasil, Chile, Guatemala, Honduras y Jamaica, basada en la “prosperidad compartida y el respeto a nuestras soberanías”. Su discurso en la cumbre del bloque de 33 naciones del hemisferio occidental, con 14 años de existencia, se produjo en un momento en que Estados Unidos es percibido cada vez más como un socio comercial impredecible y poco confiable.

La semana pasada, el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, impuso aranceles recíprocos generalizados, en algunos casos muy elevados, a decenas de países, para luego anunciar el miércoles una pausa inmediata de 90 días y una reducción sustancial del arancel recíproco durante este período, del 10 por ciento para numerosos países, a la vez que aumentó el arancel estadounidense sobre los productos chinos al 125 por ciento.

En su discurso, Sheinbaum informó a sus homólogos latinoamericanos y caribeños que se están produciendo cambios profundos en el comercio mundial que afectan a nuestros países.

“Cada uno de nosotros busca legítimamente lo mejor para nuestros pueblos y naciones”, afirmó. “Sin embargo, creo que hoy, más que nunca, es un buen momento para reconocer que América Latina y el Caribe necesita la unidad y la solidaridad de los gobiernos y sus pueblos para fortalecer la integración regional, siempre en el marco del respeto mutuo y la observancia de la soberanía e independencia de nuestros países y de los acuerdos comerciales que cada uno tenga”, afirmó Sheinbaum.

México tiene tratados de libre comercio con Chile y Colombia, y forma parte de la Alianza del Pacífico con estos dos países y Perú. Sin embargo, no existe un pacto comercial que abarque a todos los países de la CELAC.

Sheinbaum afirmó que “una región más unida es una región más fuerte, capaz de articular soluciones y propuestas concretas para la integración regional y acciones de cooperación en comercio, educación, ciencia, desarrollo tecnológico, energías limpias y conservación de la biodiversidad, con la visión de construir siempre sociedades más igualitarias”.

“Ningún país de América Latina y el Caribe debe quedar atrás, ningún niño o niña de América Latina y el Caribe debe quedar atrás, ningún hombre o mujer de América Latina y el Caribe debe quedar atrás”, añadió.

Nuestra gente es “todavía joven”, nuestra tierra “todavía fértil”

Sheinbaum destacó que la población combinada y “todavía joven” de América Latina y el Caribe “alcanza los 663 millones de personas”, mientras que el PIB de la región ronda los 6.6 billones de dólares.

“Somos el principal exportador neto de alimentos del mundo”, añadió.

“Nuestra tierra aún es fértil… Contamos con más del 30 por ciento de los bosques primarios del planeta, el 33 por ciento de su agua dulce, casi el 20 por ciento de las reservas mundiales de petróleo, al menos el 25 por ciento de las reservas minerales estratégicas, y somos capaces de construir un desarrollo con justicia y cuidado del medio ambiente”, afirmó Sheinbaum.

“…Los pueblos latinoamericanos y caribeños estamos unidos por la historia, la cultura y la geografía de un continente que se extiende sobre dos hemisferios y entre dos océanos. El comercio y el intercambio económico nos han unido durante siglos”, afirmó.

“…La historia de América Latina y el Caribe, desde la lucha por nuestra independencia, se ha caracterizado por la solidaridad y el apoyo mutuo. Hoy no debería ser la excepción. Son tiempos de mayor voluntad para promover el progreso y el bienestar de nuestros pueblos”, concluyó Sheinbaum. Sheinbaum y Lula sostienen conversaciones bilaterales en la CELAC

Entre los jefes de Estado presentes en la cumbre de la CELAC, organizada por la presidenta hondureña Xiomara Castro en Tegucigalpa, se encontraban el presidente colombiano Gustavo Petro, quien asumió la presidencia del bloque regional; el presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel; el presidente guatemalteco Bernado Arévalo; y el presidente brasileño Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Sheinbaum y Lula, líderes de las dos mayores economías de América Latina, mantuvieron una reunión bilateral en el marco de la cumbre.

“Me reuní esta mañana con la presidenta de México @Claudiashein”, escribió Lula en redes sociales.

“Conversamos sobre la situación económica en América Latina y el Caribe, y en el mundo. Decidimos fortalecer aún más las relaciones entre nuestros países mediante la promoción de reuniones periódicas entre nuestros gobiernos y los sectores productivos de la industria de Brasil y México”, afirmó.

El comercio bilateral entre México y Brasil superó los 16,000 millones de dólares en 2023, según el Ministerio de Economía. Brasil vendió más de 12 mil millones de dólares en bienes a México, mientras que las exportaciones mexicanas al país más grande de Sudamérica totalizaron poco más de 4 mil millones de dólares.

En septiembre pasado, las autoridades brasileñas y mexicanas abogaron por la revisión del acuerdo comercial vigente entre ambos países para fortalecer los lazos bilaterales.

Un pacto comercial entre México y Brasil, firmado a principios de la década de 2000, “establece la exención o reducción de aranceles de importación para unos 800 tipos de productos”, informó Reuters.

El ministro de Economía, Marcelo Ebrard, declaró en septiembre pasado que “el crecimiento de nuestra relación ya ha superado ese acuerdo”.

“Necesitamos actualizarlo”, añadió.

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Luisa González and Daniel Noboa end their campaigns in Guayaquil ahead of Ecuador’s presidential runoff

por el equipo de El Reportero

Los dos aspirantes a la Presidencia de Ecuador, Luisa González y el actual mandatario Daniel Noboa, pusieron punto final a sus campañas electorales este jueves, a tan solo días del balotaje que se celebrará el domingo 13 de abril. Ambos eligieron Guayaquil, en la provincia de Guayas, como escenario para sus últimos actos proselitistas.

De acuerdo con el calendario del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE), la campaña electoral debía finalizar oficialmente a las 23:59 horas de este jueves, tras lo cual inicia el período de silencio electoral, durante el cual queda prohibida la difusión de propaganda, encuestas o cualquier contenido que pueda influir en la decisión del electorado.

Cierre de campaña con música y política

Luisa González, representante del movimiento Revolución Ciudadana (RC), optó por cerrar su campaña en la tradicional avenida 9 de Octubre de Guayaquil. La jornada incluyó presentaciones musicales de artistas nacionales como Jombriel, Los Diamantes, Hellen Eu, Jhonathan Luna y Gerardo Morán, en un evento que mezcló espectáculo y política.

Por su parte, Daniel Noboa, auspiciado por el movimiento Acción Democrática Nacional (ADN), eligió el Coliseo Voltaire Paladines Polo para su evento de cierre. Según su equipo, la velada contaría con la participación de los cantantes puertorriqueños Tito El Bambino y Darell. No obstante, esta decisión podría suscitar controversia, ya que la legislación electoral ecuatoriana —específicamente el artículo 330, numeral 4 del Código de la Democracia— prohíbe la contratación de artistas internacionales para eventos políticos durante el proceso electoral.

Actos previos en Quito

Un día antes del cierre en Guayaquil, ambos candidatos llevaron sus mensajes a Quito. González encabezó un mitin en el sector de Turubamba, al sur de la capital, donde expresó su optimismo: “Vamos a votar con alegría, con ilusión y con la esperanza de un futuro digno para todos los ecuatorianos”. También subrayó la alianza de su movimiento con sectores indígenas y empresariales.

Mientras tanto, Noboa se dirigió a sus simpatizantes desde el Coliseo Rumiñahui. “La batalla final será este domingo”, declaró, agradeciendo el respaldo de los ciudadanos de Quito, Pichincha y otras provincias que lo han acompañado en su corta pero intensa gestión presidencial.

Una elección histórica en puerta

La elección del próximo domingo genera gran expectativa. En la primera vuelta, celebrada el 9 de febrero, ambos candidatos obtuvieron resultados muy parejos: González obtuvo el 44% de los votos (4,510.860), mientras que Noboa alcanzó el 44,17 por ciento (4,527.606), con una mínima diferencia de apenas 16,746 sufragios.

González, que se presenta con Diego Borja como compañero de fórmula, busca convertirse en la primera mujer elegida por voto popular para presidir Ecuador. Si lo logra, marcará un hito, ya que aunque el país tuvo brevemente a Rosalía Arteaga como presidenta en 1997, su mandato fue de solo cinco días y no fue producto de una elección.

Por su parte, Noboa aspira a consolidar su mandato con un periodo completo de cuatro años. Su actual gestión, iniciada en noviembre de 2023, concluirá en mayo de este año, pues surgió de elecciones extraordinarias tras la activación del mecanismo constitucional de “muerte cruzada” por parte del entonces presidente Guillermo Lasso.

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Request for Qualifications-Proposals

The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) is requesting the submittal of qualifications/proposals from qualified firms to provide Support Services for Project Planning & Submittal Services to the State Chancellor’s Office (RQF-P No. 24 25/10). Qualificatoins-Proposals are to be delivered to the PCCD Purchasing Department, electronically (via Plaent Bids) District Current Solicitations | Planet Bids, by 2pm, by April 30, 2025.

The Peralta Community College District is seeking well qualified firms to provide Support Services for Project Planning & Submittal Services to the State Chancellor’s Office. No pre-proposal conference will be held.

Copies of the project documents may be obtained by clicking on the following link: District Current Solicitations | Planet Bids Purchasing Department, 333 8th Street, Oakland, California, 94606, Phone (510) 466-7225.

Governing Codes:

GC 53068

EC 81641 El Reportero

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Mexico launches an ‘alternative to the Panama Canal’: Monday’s mañanera recapped

by Mexico News Daily

After a weekend trip to Baja California and Sonora, President Claudia Sheinbaum held her Monday morning press conference in the National Palace in Mexico City.

A milestone in the operation of the railroad across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, a National Electoral Institute ruling and her ever-soaring popularity were among the issues she spoke about.

‘It’s an exceptional project — it provides an alternative to the Panama Canal’

Sheinbaum acknowledged that a maiden shipment of vehicles — 900 Hyundai cars from South Korea — was transported across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec by train over the weekend.

She said that “some products” had already been transported across the isthmus between Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, and Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, but it was the first time that vehicles were taken across the 308-kilometer-long modernized railroad between the two ports.

The modernized railroad is the centerpiece of the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec (CIIT) infrastructure project.

The docking of the Hyundai Glovis cargo ship in Salina Cruz on Friday was dubbed the “first arrival at the Interoceanic Corridor” in a banner unfurled at the port. The trans-isthmus shipment of the Hyundai vehicles was described as “the launch of a groundbreaking new route.”

Sheinbaum said that the port in Salina Cruz is “still being developed” with public and private investment. Even so, “larger ships” have begun docking there thanks to the breakwater built during the presidency of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, she said.

Sheinbaum added that a grain storage terminal will be built at the Salina Cruz port and “other actions” will be undertaken to “strengthen the port.”

She was effusive in her praise of the CIIT, which is also slated to include a chain of 10 industrial parks.

“It’s an exceptional project — it provides an alternative to the Panama Canal,” Sheinbaum said.

“And when the port of Salina Cruz is finished, it will have a lot more activity,” she said.

According to the Oaxaca Ministry of Economic Development, the shipment of Hyundai cars is destined for the east coast of the United States. Transporting the cars from Korea to their final destination via Salina Cruz and Coatzacoalcos — where they are re-loaded onto a ship — reduces the total shipping time by five days in comparison with a voyage that includes traversing the Panama Canal, according to the ministry. It said that total logistics costs are 15% lower, and highlighted that it takes nine hours to transport the vehicles across the isthmus by rail.

Former Navy Minister José Rafael Ojeda Durán asserted in 2023 that Mexico would become a “world shipping power” thanks to the construction of the trade corridor between the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.

Sheinbaum to challenge INE ruling against promotion of judicial elections 

Sheinbaum told reporters that her government has not yet been formally notified of the  decision by the National Electoral Institute (INE) to prohibit federal, state and municipal governments, public institutions and individual officials from promoting Mexico’s first ever judicial elections.

“We haven’t been notified yet,” she said, adding that such a rule only takes effect after notification of those affected.

The judicial elections will be held on June 1 thanks to a controversial judicial reform approved by Congress last September. The official campaign period for candidates for judgeships, including Supreme Court justice positions, began on Sunday.

Sheinbaum said that her government has simply been reminding people that the elections are coming up, not campaigning on behalf of any candidates.

She made it clear that she doesn’t agree with the INE’s ruling, and on both Sunday — when the ban took effect — and Monday when she didn’t comply with it.

“We’re not going to promote voting for one person or another, but simply participation [in the elections],” Sheinbaum emphasized.

She told reporters that the federal government will challenge the INE’s decision at the Federal Electoral Tribunal “because we believe it’s important that the executive power and the legislative power, without directing [citizens to vote for] one person or another, … participate in the dissemination of this transformational event that will take place in Mexico on June 1.”

Sheinbaum and other federal officials say that the election of judges is necessary to rid the judiciary of corruption and other ills such as nepotism.

Critics of the judicial elections argue that the election of judges will erode the independence of Mexico’s judiciary because it will come to be stacked with judges sympathetic to the ruling Morena party’s agenda, thus removing a vital check on executive power.

Another poll, another sky-high approval rating for the president 

A reporter noted that a poll conducted for the El País newspaper and W Radio detected an approval rating of 82% for Sheinbaum in March, up from 80% in January.

The president — as she invariably does when flattering poll results are mentioned at her mañanera — thanked the people of Mexico for their support.

She added that her government will “never betray the people.”

Sheinbaum said that the high levels of support she enjoys reflect a “very different” reality in Mexico to that perceived or promoted by “the famous commentariat of intellectuals from the past linked to the regime of the past — that before 2018.”

López Obrador took office in late 2018, marking the commencement of the so-called “fourth transformation” of public life in Mexico, of which the current president says she is building “el segundo piso,” or second story.

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El Reportero: 35 years of commitment to the community

Marvin Ramírez, editor

by Marvin Ramírez

El Reportero proudly celebrates its 35th anniversary, marking more than three decades of independent journalism serving the Hispanic community in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since its founding in the Journalism Department at San Francisco State University (SFSU), this bilingual outlet has been a tireless voice, informing, educating, and defending the interests of Latinos in the United States.

In a world where digital technology has transformed the way people consume information, El Reportero has maintained its commitment to the written word, remembering that history and laws are forged with ink on paper. In an era where algorithms dictate what people read and think, this newspaper has fought to preserve the essence of real journalism, one that informs without selling its soul to political tendencies or interests outside the community. El Reportero has not only witnessed the evolution of the Hispanic community in the Bay Area, but has also played an active role in defending its rights. It has denounced injustices, given a voice to the voiceless, and served as a cultural bridge between generations of immigrants and their descendants. Through its pages, stories of struggle and overcoming difficulties have been told, initiatives for social welfare have been promoted, and a love of reading and truthful reporting has been cultivated.

Maintaining an independent newspaper for 35 years has not been an easy task. It has been a labor of love and resilience, facing economic, technological, and social challenges. In times when print journalism has declined, El Reportero has persevered thanks to its roots in the community and the support of its loyal readers. It has not been seduced by interests that compromise its editorial independence and has resisted the pressure of digital immediacy, which often sacrifices the depth and analysis of its reporting. This newspaper has not only reported on politics, economics, culture, and civil rights, but has also celebrated Latin American traditions, music, literature, and art. It has provided a platform for writers, poets, and journalists committed to truth and the preservation of Hispanic identity.

El Reportero has demonstrated that, in a society saturated with rapid and ephemeral information, a medium that offers in-depth analysis, rigorous research, and a space for critical thinking remains vital. Its work has not only consisted of informing, but also of educating and encouraging the habit of reading, especially among younger generations, at a time when the digital world threatens to alienate people from print.

This anniversary is an opportunity to remember Hispanics who have achieved the American dream by establishing their own businesses, demonstrating that part of the strength of a community is the existence of its own press. A press that spreads and promotes culture and information that the conventional or mainstream media are not interested in covering. It’s also a time to highlight the few Latinos who have managed to earn journalism degrees and create our own press, refusing to work for media conglomerates that don’t serve our interests. To these Hispanic entrepreneurs, we remind you that no one pays for our news articles, but the distribution and printing costs require the support of you, the merchants. Contributing to the print media is essential for the benefit of the new Latinos who are emerging.

Celebrating 35 years of El Reportero is a celebration of the perseverance, passion, and conviction that free and independent journalism is a fundamental pillar of democracy and social development. It is a reaffirmation that information should not be a product manipulated by external interests, but a right at the service of the people. It is, ultimately, a testament to the fact that the written word continues to have transformative power and that the fight for an honest and committed press must continue. Today, with renewed enthusiasm, El Reportero looks to the future with the same mission with which it was founded: to be the voice of the community, keep the tradition of print journalism alive, and continue to be a beacon of truthful, quality information for present and future generations. Happy 35 years, El Reportero! May there be many more to come.

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Canelo’s Saudi Gold Rush: Mikey Garcia on Alvarez’s $400M Goal, Titles, Crawford

by Tim Compton

Mikey Garcia says Canelo Alvarez is going to make $400 million soon and double his net worth as he heads into his May 3rd undisputed super middleweight championship bout against William Scull in Riyadh, and then Terence Crawford in September.

Garcia feels that Canelo (62-2-2, 39 KOs) has achieved it all, doesn’t care about titles anymore, and is only fighting for money. The only reason Alvarez is facing IBF super middleweight champion William Scull is that the Saudis want the undisputed championship to be on the line for the Crawford fight when he faces him.

Canelo’s $400 Million Goal

“He’s going to make $400 million. You know, he’s worth $200 million right now, maybe more. Maybe $300 million. Those extra $200 million will set you up for an even bigger life in the next years, not just for himself but for his generation. That’s what keeps him motivated,” said Mikey Garcia to Little Giant Boxing about Canelo Alvarez.

“He can do whatever he wants with his $300 million right now. That extra $200 million or $400 million he’s going to make is going to set up his generations. It’s going to set up his grandkids. So, that’s why he’s doing it. He doesn’t care about the titles any more. He cares about the money. He already accomplished everything. It’s not about the title no more. It’s about the money.”

If Canelo re-ups with Riyadh Season for a new contract when his current one expires, he’s got an excellent chance of increasing his net worth to $400 million. He would have to take much riskier fights than 38-year-old Terence Crawford to make that kind of money, though. The Saudis would likely want Alvarez to run the gauntlet through these fighters to get him to a half billion in net worth: – Dmitry Bivol – Artur Beterbiev – David Benavidez.

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MACLA Holds Its 4th Latin Art Exhibition

by Magdy Zara

The Latin American Art and Culture Movement’s annual auction exhibition has been scheduled, and it showcases the best of contemporary Latinx art from the Bay Area.

Featuring more than 30 artists with works ranging from sculptures and paintings to mixed media, the exhibition celebrates the diversity of Latinx art and culture and reflects current themes and perspectives.

The exhibition culminates with a live art auction, one of Macla’s signature charity events.

The exhibition will feature works by: Abby Aceves, Stephanie Baraja, Jesus Barraza, Irene Berrones Kolb, Ruby Bloo, Athena Calvillo, Irene Carvajal, Melanie Cervantes, Houyee Chow Jimenez, Arleene Correa Valencia, Yvonne Escalante.

You can experience the best of contemporary Latin art from the Bay Area, free of charge, at the Macla gallery located at 510 South 1st Street, San Jose, during gallery hours: Wednesday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Latin Jazz with Mission Varrio Project

Experience a free pizza and wine tasting set to the best Latin jazz in the Bay Area by the Cuban musical group Mission Varrio Project.

This will be a fabulous afternoon of food, wine, and music by the trio MVP, who will delight you with traditional Cuban Latin jazz, funk, rap, and raggae. Kai Lyons will play guitar, Kike Maniano will play piano, and Marcus López will sing and play bass.

This MVP performance will be this Saturday, April 5, starting at 3 p.m. at Estatuas Silvestry, located at 2629 Bayshore Blvd. in San Francisco.

Cirque du Soleil’s Big Top Returns to San Jose

Cirque du Soleil returns to San Jose, this time to premiere ECHO, a show driven by the power of change, the hope of youth, and the value of empathy. ECHO follows an inquisitive young woman named FUTURE as she delves into a fantasy world that explores our sacred bond with animals and nature.

Cirque du Soleil’s 20th Big Top show brings bold new visuals and a unique aesthetic to its run. ECHO invites audiences on a journey through a universe of color, wonder, and endless possibilities.

The show is Thursday, April 10, in the Big Top at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, starting at 7:30 p.m.

La Mezcla Celebrates Its Anniversary with a Concert

La Mezcla celebrates its 10th anniversary with two performances, commemorating its history of music, resilience, and community.

Teatro Brava is proud to present Concierto La Mezcla. Following a tour of the United States and Mexico, this will be the first full-length concert in the country.

The concert will take place at Teatro Brava, located at 2781 24th St, San Francisco, on Saturday, April 12 at 7 p.m., and on Sunday, April 13 at 4 p.m.

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