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MND Local: July community activities in San Miguel de Allende

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From helping local families build their dream homes to summer camps and mural projects, community pride is on full display this summer in San Miguel de Allende.
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Feds and Jalisco state are joining forces to tackle water contamination...

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Millions of area residents have been living with contaminated drinking water, mainly due to an antiquated Chapala aqueduct and pollution in the region's rivers from industrial discharges.
a National Guard truck in Zacatecas

Zacatecas AG: Multihomicide of 10, including officials, may be linked to...

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The bodies of 10 men were found across three municipalities in the state of Zacatecas on Saturday, in a series of interconnected murders that investigators believe may involve extortion and collusion by public officials.
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Guadalajara downtown city scene with people walking in the street

MND Local: Two art exhibits, a global diving competition and a comedy show in...

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Guadalajara has one of Mexico's busiest social calendars, with upcoming events like art exhibitions, an international diving competition and a wine-focused stand-up comedy show.
A colonial church in downtown Querétaro city

Opinion: Querétaro is stunning. It deserves to stay that way

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After weeks of championing central Mexico as an underrated destination, a visit to Querétaro's uncrowded colonial streets left one intern rethinking the costs of increased tourism.
Guanajuato, Guanajuato view of colorful buildings

Could we live here? Pondering a move to Guanajuato and what matters in a...

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Could we live here? Writer Charlotte Smith has been asking that question a lot lately as she seeks a new home base in Mexico, with Guanajuato being the latest option.
collection of overseas travel books lined up on bookshelf

Am I being disrespectful? A reflection on living in San Miguel as an American...

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For MND's summer journalism intern Jared Tucker, San Miguel de Allende has proven the ideal setting to examine and question the American experience abroad — Spanish mishaps and all.
Instituto Allende courtyard decorated for a wedding in San Miguel de Allende

MND Local: A new chapter opens for San Miguel de Allende’s most iconic cultural...

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A cultural landmark in San Miguel de Allende for over 75 years, Instituto Allende continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of residents and visitors alike.

4 Americans among injured in multi-vehicle Jalisco crash that left 10 dead

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Neither the cause of the original accident nor the identities of the victims had been released by Monday morning, but the explosion and fire were sparked when a third tractor-trailer rammed into two cargo vehicles.
Police standing in front of a road closure

Road blockade drill scheduled for 1 pm in Guadalajara metro area

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A road blockade drill will take place on Monday at seven access points to the Guadalajara metropolitan area, as part of a coordinated security and emergency response initiative.
Woman holding up a sign protesting toxic Guadalajara tap water

Guadalajara’s water crisis reaches a boiling point

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Guadalajara's systemic water crisis has been acknowledged by state officials, but citizens are pushing more more than just an admission of failure; they want transparency, writes Tracy L. Barnett.
San Miguel de Allende, view of the cathedral from a side street

If San Miguel is going to stay the ‘best city in the world,’ it...

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San Miguel de Allende just won "Best City in the World" again, but MND CEO Travis Bembenek says it can't coast on that title — here are nine ways the town should keep improving.

A planned 95.5 km bypass will improve traffic flow on Hwy 57 near Querétaro

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Grupo Omega, the project's concessionaire, says the bypass will have a beneficial effect beyond the immediate area served, boosting business in nearby states such as Hidalgo and Guanajuato.