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Spain Since the 1950s it’s been a tourist hotspot thanks to the promise of (almost) guaranteed sunshine and a sweet subtropical climate there are plenty of places to stay in this buzzy beach town – so many that you might end up paralysed by choice then El Fuerte Marbella makes that decision a whole lot easier This grande dame of the Costa Del Sol has been there since the start of this particular boom in Spanish tourism opening in 1957 – back before the skyline was dominated by highrise blocks – and securing itself an enviable beachfront spot Over the years the family-run hotel has just got bigger with the charming old town just a five minute walk away.  luxury hotel and their recent refurb still feels spanking brand new with lots of putty pink Mediterranean tiling 78 come under the ‘Selected’ banner which is basically a high-end hotel within the hotel It’s all-inclusive but not as you know it; book a ‘Selected’ room (of course they are more expensive) and you’ll have exclusive access to an all-day space with free snacks and booze as well as a separate breakfast room to keep you away from the riff-raff There’s also a lovely rooftop for all-day sunbathing and dips in the pool which then becomes a bar and restaurant in the evening Check out the Hall of Fame downstairs to see pictures of notable former guests who filmed ‘Scent of Mystery’ on the beach in 1959.   showers with overly complicated knobs and toiletries from Molton Brown rooms also come with steamers for sorting out your crinkly clothing and a minibar packed with all the important things; Spanish crisps but if you do bag one you’ll get an uninterrupted look at the ocean and a comfy balcony on which to gaze at it from There’s also a heated loo seat – complete with a somewhat baffling remote control – but despite us switching on all the lights the bathroom was a little dark for me.  bountiful buffet available during the very reasonable hours of 7.30am to 11.30am – perfectly accommodating for lie-ins and hangovers alike or hit up the charcuterie style selection of meats and cheeses including an entire area dedicated to different kinds of honey There’s freshly squeezed orange juice cava and all the coffee and tea you could want as well as the option of a 14-course breakfast tasting menu in the ‘Selected’ lounge and terrace For lunch and dinner there are numerous on-site options During the summer you can dine on the hotel rooftop at Edge by Paco Pérez a Michelin star Spanish chef – alas it was closed when we visited On the ground floor you’ll find the slightly more casual Levante with pizza pasta and a number of dishes with an Asian twist The most engaging though is Restaurante Soleo which is right on the seafront and offers traditional tapas and local fare including oozing cheese croquetas anchovies and Andalusian squid and lobster stew but why bother with all that pesky sand when you have three infinity pools and a hot tub at your service the two ground level pools are respectfully split between families with children and adults who want some peace There’s also a rooftop yoga terrace and a personal trainer on hand if you’d like to book them for a private session The spa is in the basement and run by Clarins with six treatment rooms as well as a hydrotherapy pool narrow cobbled streets of the Old Town are just a quick stroll away and definitely worth a visit for the magnificent churches sweet squares and plenty of places to sip a sundowner Access to the beach is super easy – there’s a lift – down from the hotel’s pool area and if you head to Avenida del Mar you’ll find an incredible collection of Salvador Sali sculptures worth millions of euros.  To see a side of the Costa Del Sol far removed from the rowdy beach bar and stag do reputation It’s on the more expensive side of the town’s accommodation luxury escape while still being in the middle of the action.     Price per night: Standard rooms from €390; ‘Selected’ rooms from €510 Closest transport: Malaga airport is a 30/45 minute drive Book now: Via Booking.com Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagramspotifyAbout us Contact Us Eva Waite-Taylor checks in A 40-minute drive from Malaga airport will transport you to a luxurious bolthole in one of the most prime seafront spots in Marbella El Fuerte – a former fortress made into a hotel in the 1950s – offers direct access to the beach and is a five-minute walk from Marbella’s charming Old Town Historical charm (what remains of the Fuerte de San Luis, a 16th-century fortress stands in pride of place in the courtyard) meets modern Mediterranean design in the recently renovated El Fuerte earthy tones take centre stage: think shades of terracotta raffia and wood throughout the communal areas and bedrooms Those visiting the Costa del Sol for banging beach clubs and big nights out should look away; El Fuerte oozes sophistication and is a haven for rest and relaxation and staff are friendly and always on hand if you need assistance Service does slip when dining though – orders can be slow to be taken and errors often made It can also take some time before drinks arrive at the table a higher category room where guests receive exclusive access to different areas of the hotel and amenities This includes complimentary daily access to the spa a VIP area at breakfast and a private lounge where food and drink are served from 11am and 9pm the bedrooms strike the perfect balance between relaxing and stylish The deep mustard-coloured walls in one room are contrast with a leather while the crisp white linen makes the large bed even more inviting The bathroom is equally luxurious and adorned with dark green marble sinks and cornices a walk-in shower and a smart toilet (heated seat and all) Dim lighting makes the space feel cosy and calm Read more: The Canary Island you might not have thought of for wine – and running Despite the slow service in the restaurants which has a warm yet sophisticated ambience thanks to the terracotta tiling and dark orange velvet chairs It’s buffet-style (‘selected guests’ will have access to an à la carte breakfast menu with items ranging from lobster rolls to a fry-up) and a feast for the eyes (and stomach) fresh fruit constantly being prepared (mango freshly baked pastries (don’t miss the pistachio croissant) Be mindful of the lack of allergen signage though Edge by Paco Pérez is the hotel’s showstopping rooftop restaurant offering 360-degree views of the sea and mountains The menu – created by five Michelin-starred chef Paco Pérez – is simple and showcases Mediterranean produce at its best You can choose dishes from an á la carte menu or go all out with one of the two tasting menus Highlights from the seven-course tasting menu (€135) include creamy Mediterranean lobster rice so book a table early in the evening (7:30pm would be ideal) the hotel’s luxurious answer to a chiringuito The señorito rice with white shrimp and baby artichokes (€24pp) is rich in flavour perhaps to encourage guests to sleep in rather than waking up early and hog sunbeds the gym offers undisrupted sea views (the desire to work out will never be so great) and is equipped with top of the range Technogym kit The spa (‘selected guests’ have complimentary daily access otherwise it’s €39) has been similarly well-designed with dark tiling If you’ve left your reading material at home pay a visit to the library where you’ll find books and games El Fuerte has rooms equipped for people with reduced mobility There are also lifts (with Braille notices) and ramps for access to all areas of the hotel Small dogs (maximum weight 5kg) are allowed and on arrival you’ll have to show your pet’s health card The charge is €25 per dog/day and includes a welcome kit in the room (a bed The hotel also has a room service menu for dogs They’ve been carefully considered and encourage a sense of calm Perfect for: Couples looking to escape it all and embrace rest and relaxation Not right for: Those after Marbella’s party side Website: 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Partners Donate Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information The archaeological site of Samaipata consists of two parts: the hill with its many carvings believed to have been the ceremonial centre of the old town (14th–16th centuries) which formed the administrative and residential district is a unique testimony to pre-Hispanic traditions and beliefs and has no parallel anywhere in the Americas Le site archéologique de Samaipata comprend deux éléments : la colline semble avoir constitué le centre cérémoniel de la ville ancienne (XIVe-XVIe siècle) qui formait le quartier administratif et résidentiel constitue un témoignage unique des traditions et croyances préhispaniques يتألف موقع ساماي باتا الأثري من عنصرين أساسيين هما: التلّة التي يبدو من خلال نقوشاتها العديدة أنّها شكّلت المركز الرسمي للمدينة القديمة (بين القرن الرابع عشر والسادس عشر)، والمنطقة الواقعة جنوب التلة والتي كانت تمثّل الحي الإداري والسكني للمدينة وتُعدّ هذه الصخرة الضخمة المحفورة التي تطلّ على المدينة الجاثمة في أسفلها خير شهادة على التقاليد والمعتقدات الشائعة ما قبل الغزو الإسباني والتي لا مثيل في كافة أرجاء القارة الأميركية 萨迈帕塔考古遗址由两部分组成：一部分是一座小山丘，山上有许多雕刻，被认为是14世纪到16世纪当地古镇举行仪式的中心；另一部分位于小山丘南面，是当时的行政和住宅区。一块巨型雕刻石块占据了小镇下方的大部分面积，是古拉丁美洲文化传统和信仰的唯一见证，在美洲再无可与之媲美之石刻。 Археологический памятник Самайпата состоит из двух частей: холма с многочисленными наскальными резными орнаментами бывшим церемониальным центром древнего города (XIV-XVI вв.) представлявшей административный и жилой район возвышающийся над расположенными внизу руинами служит редчайшим напоминанием о доиспанских традициях и верованиях El sitio arqueológico de Samaipata consta de dos partes: el cerro que posee numerosos grabados rupestres y fue probablemente el centro ceremonial de la antigua ciudad durante los siglos XIV a XVI; y la zona situada al sur del cerro donde se hallaban los edificios administrativos y las viviendas La gigantesca roca esculpida que domina la ciudad desde lo alto es un testimonio de las tradiciones y creencias prehispí¡nicas y no tiene parangón en toda América Brief synthesisLocated in the Province of Florida the archaeological site of Fuerte de Samaipata consists of two clearly identified parts: the hill with its many carvings believed to have been the Ceremonial Centre and area to the south of the hill which formed the administrative and residential district and the political administration The site is known to have been occupied and used as a ritual and residential centre by people belonging to the Mojocoyas culture as early as AD 300 and it was at this time that work began on the shaping of this great rock It was occupied in the 14th century by the Inca This is confirmed by the features that have been discovered by excavation - a large central plaza with monumental public buildings around it and terracing of the neighbouring hillsides for agriculture - which are characteristic of this type of Inca settlement It formed a bulwark against the incursions of the warlike Chiriguanos of the Chaco region in the 1520s The silver mines of the Cerro Rico at Potosí began to be worked in 1545 and the colonial settlement of Samaipata became an important staging post on the highway from Asunción and Santa Cruz to the colonial centres in the High Andes such as La Plata (modern Sucre) With the establishment of the new town of Samaipata in the Valle de la Purificación the ancient settlement had no further military importance and was abandoned The Ceremonial Centre consists of a huge monolithic rock of red sandstone composition of dimensions 220 m long fully carved with a variety of representations of animals is one of the most colossal pre-Columbian ceremonial works of the Andes and the Amazon regions the cult of deities and entities represented in nature as sacred animals in purification and fertility rituals It is a unique testimony to pre-Hispanic traditions and beliefs The carvings in the western part include two felines on a circular base the only examples of high-relief carving in the whole site The remains of a stone wall of the Inca period cut across a number of the carvings between and alongside them there are smaller channels cut in zigzag patterns giving rise to the local name for this feature At the highest point is Coro de los Sacerdotes which consists of a deeply cut circle with triangular and rectangular niches cut into its walls Further to the east is a structure which probably represents the head of a feline Most of the southern face of the rock was originally dominated by a series of at least five temples or sanctuaries; of which only the niches cut into their walls survive The Casa Colonial is situated on an artificial platform at the foot of the rock Excavations have revealed evidence of Inca and pre-Inca structures here and so it is known as the Plaza of the Three Cultures only the stone lower walls of which survive is in characteristic Arab-Andalusian style The administrative and political sector is situated on a series of three artificial platforms to the south of the rock It is made up of a series of architectural structures corresponding to different periods of cultural settlements: the "Ajllahuasi" or house of the chosen - housing for women whose role was to make the clothes of the Inca as well as to be sacrificed in rituals as wives of the Inca the "Court" or commercial area which was used for the exchange of products less complex terraced agricultural crops and residential areas used for surveillance The archaeological site of El Fuerte de Samaipata constitutes a complex artistic architectural and urban form alone testifies to the existence of the extraordinary development of pre-Columbian cultures in the Andes-Amazon region with high ceremonial and religious tradition embodied dramatically the colossal carved stone Criterion (ii): The sculptured rock at Samaipata is the dominant ceremonial feature of an urban settlement that represents the apogee of this form of prehispanic religious and political centre Criterion (iii): Samaipata bear outstanding witness to the existence in this Andean region of a culture with highly developed religious traditions illustrates dramatically in the form of immense rock sculptures The archaeological site of El Fuerte de Samaipata contains all the elements to convey the Outstanding Universal Value of the property with carved figures and designs in a single monument are in a fair state of preservation and their overall integrity has not been affected by developments from cities environmental factors and weathering constitute threats to their material integrity The conservation of the different architectural urban and genuine characteristics of the rock carvings remain as witnesses of their functionality since it has been deserted for centuries and only recently the subject of carefully controlled scientific excavation projects Although it is threatened and subject to natural degradation processes The site was known and visited by 18th century scholars and travellers and was later declared a national monument by Supreme Decree no under the provisions of the National Monuments Act This covered 20 ha of the archaeological area and around 260 ha around the site were donated to the State by the landowner in 1997 The total area is protected by Municipal Ordinance no 5/97 of the Municipality of Samaipata as an eco-archaeological park protection and safeguard of El Fuerte de Samaipata has established regulations on the following levels of government: national The following legislative measures of protection are focused on guaranteeing the survival of the cultural heritage: The Political Constitution Of the Bolivian State Complementary procedure on heritage Nº 05918-06/11/1961; and Regulation of Excavations N º 082/97-03/06/1997 The agencies in charge of the management of the site are the Municipal Government of Samaipata through the Centre of Samaipata's Archaeological Investigations (CIAAS) which was created in 1974 by Supreme Decree N º 11290 and is responsible for the follow-up to excavation of the archaeological warehouses; conservation and systematic restoration of the archaeological warehouses; exhibition of materials and scientific publications The management plan for the property mainly includes the definition of the circuit controlled for visitors and the technical definition of the treatments for the rock and the Prefecture of the Department of Santa Cruz the actions related to the conservation of the site emphasizing maintenance and the study of the composition of the rock there are number of regional plans that strengthen Samaipata's conservation and especially to the need to develop a viable tourism strategy bearing in mind the presence of the National Park Amboró that guarantees the biodiversity and environmental quality of the whole province An early flight is rarely an enjoyable thing but this particular early flight to Marbella on a Friday morning right in front of me stands a giant of a man wearing an electric blue sequinned mini dress and a terrible blonde wig with pigtails suggesting I should know that he’s going into his stag weekend with an open mind I can only wish him the very best in his recovery (or not) from the alcohol poisoning I have cursed him with under my breath I spot him and another man in a similar blue dress and blonde wig especially this being a British Airways flight wedged between the bride herself and her mate who’s pouring a course of cystitis treatment into her water The rest of their party take over another two rows on both sides of the plane how they could get away with vaping during the flight activate the noise cancelling function and close my eyes the heat belts my face as I descend the stairs and catch up to a colleague “How was your flight?” they ask Checking into El Fuerte Marbella feels like stepping into a different world Right on the seafront and close to the charming Old Town The design is contemporary and sleek but still has plenty of Andalusian spirit part of the hotel’s ‘Selected’ category is a stylish haven; earthy tones of terracotta natural textures and hand-made local crafts with a private balcony offering breathtaking views of the sea It’s the perfect spot to unwind and watch the sun set over the Mediterranean is one of my fave places in the whole hotel makes it the ideal environment for relaxation As much as there’s plenty to keep you occupied at El Fuerte Marbella there’s lots to explore outside the hotel A short walk takes you to the charming Old Town where Moorish architecture and pretty Spanish plazas sit side by side with its fragrant orange trees and bustling tapas spots The hotel’s direct beach access makes it easy to stroll along the ‘paseo maritimo’ or take a boat out to sea The five-star hotel is the latest in a string of elegant new properties helping to redefine the Golden Mile’s Brits-abroad stereotype thanks to a £30m makeover Travel Nine-course tasting breakfasts and Michelin-starred chefs Chic low-lit libraries straight out of an interiors catalogue A guest book featuring everyone from Walt Disney to Penélope Cruz glamorous old world lounge areas and private terraces with hot tubs featuring the best views in town From the couples massages at the Clarins spa to the hotel’s own beach bar Soleo Right behind the promenade in the heart of Marbella The old town and its labyrinth of charming cobbled streets is just a five-minute walk away Emerald green tiles and brushed brass features Bold marble bathrooms and bright modern libraries The vibe at El Fuerte is Mediterranean chic but with plenty of the old world glamour of its 1950s The landmark property dates back to 1957 but completed a whopping 15-month Phoenician and Islamic artefacts were unearthed during excavations to construct the spa) thanks to award-winning Chilean designer Jaime Beriestain — and the result is contemporary yet elegant with an Andalusian twist floor to ceiling plants and bold modern art lining the corridors Staff will bring a coral-coloured beach towel to your lounger and umbrellas come in an elegant white and burgundy stripe Each of El Fuerte’s 266 rooms features the hotel’s signature colour scheme cool contemporary lighting and all the essentials from a coffee maker and complimentary beauty products to minibar featuring drinks snacks and recyclable El Fuerte water bottles Nordic-style duvets and a pillow menu in the bedroom All rooms come with walk-in showers and outdoor terraces and most come with view out over the Mediterranean characterful details such as little marble dining tables for pre-dinner sundowners and — if you’re lucky — sleek outdoor hot tubs overlooking the sea Choose a double room with a lounge and a freestanding bathtub beneath the TV if you’re after some extra space La Dama Master Suite is one of 78 top-tier rooms with daily spa access and arguably the best room in the hotel large dining table and 29 square-metre terrace featuring a private alfresco hot tub There are three restaurants to choose from: Middle Eastern fine-dining inspired by an Arab souk at Le Marché; trendy Mediterranean inspired cuisine at Levante; and locally-sourced fine-dining at Edge glass-wrapped rooftop restaurant from Michelin-starred chef Paco Pérez with 360-degree views over the sea and old town The hotel also boasts its own laid-back beach club beef tartare starters and giant Caesar salads in sleek wooden bowls bigger than your head with the choice of a buffet (highlights include crepes made to order handmade pastries and the best selection of gluten and lactose-free dishes I’ve seen at a hotel breakfast) a la carte menu (highlights include a lobster roll chia mushroom fritters and Malaga sausage tartar) and even a nine-course tasting menu featuring everything from oysters and waffle benedictine to sweet potato omlette and local cheeses — the most decadent hotel breakfast I’ve come across Ensure you leave time to make an occasion of it though be wary of feasting if you plan to do anything other than lounge by the pool all day There are two glistening swimming pools surrounded by palms and sun-loungers multiple sun terraces with views of the ocean and plenty of comfy hangout spaces including a chic downstairs library and a rooftop serving cocktails that turns into Edge restaurant at night There’s also a sixth-floor gym with smart Technogym kit with an extensive treatments list plus a hydrotherapy circuit featuring everything from a dynamic pool with jets to a steam room and ice fountain detox facials and lymphatic drainage massages designed to eliminate toxins There’s also an energising facial specifically designed for men’s skin The hotel also offers a wide variety of experiences from private dining and cooking classes to helicopter rides and excursions to Tangier Just ask the smartly-dressed staff reception for details palm trees swaying in the breeze and El Fuerte’s signature white and burgundy paraols framing the pool below Well-to-do couples looking for a (chic) beach break just three hours from London and you’ll hear many Spanish-speaking voices at breakfast too Flights from London to Málaga are just under three hours then it’s a 40-minute cab at the other end From 350 euros per night, C. el Fuerte, s/n, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain, elfuertemarbella.com Candis R. McLean Mexican Fishtown LMNO is a Mexican restaurant in South Philly that has a DJ listening room East Passyunk Cantina Los Caballitos is a Mexican spot in East Passyunk with a good Happy Hour and a huge patio Candis now resides in Philly where she's eating her way through it one cheesesteak the train more formally known as the Chihuahua al Pacifico across the 650 kilometers that covers the Copper Canyon I stayed in the heart of town at the Posada del Hidalgo a hotel believed to be the site of the real El Zorro’s house wood-paneled rooms adorned with ferns and yuccas and woven textiles whose name in Spanish means “the fox,” was based on Joaquín Murrieta a forty-niner and charro (cowboy) whose existence is disputed But some of the reported incidents of his life are emblematic of the times He encountered prejudice and hostility in the miner camps; according to one story his wife was raped by American miners who were jealous of her husband’s success he was a celebrated vigilante but with an important difference: unlike the character sanitized for American readers with “noble” European blood Murrieta was a Mexican born on the border with Sinaloa in the Sonora desert the hotel staged a Happy Hour featuring a fat masked and caped Zorro who waved his arms around and recounted his acts of insurrection against the new colonialists I saw him in the courtyard as a mariachi band drowned out his act Behind the smooth stones of the central plaza an alley led to a smaller plaza dotted with kiosks and locals sitting on stools I sat on an orange plastic chair at a yellow plastic table with a fan and a fly trap above me At the next table sat a young Mexican couple They were surprised to see a solitary white woman traveling in Sinaloa but were glad to tell me about their country pulling grilled meat off the bones and licking his fingers “The drug trade mostly affects the indigenous people.” Julio was intelligent and articulate about a subject that occupies the thoughts of many Mexicans: drug trafficking and the correct response to it Drug cartels pay mountain farmers to grow crops They provide jobs for young guys who want to feed their families.” working for a narcotraficante seems a reasonable choice Both Julio and María had the sleek plumpness of young Mexicans on a low income The folds of flesh amplified their inherent sweetness of nature But Mexicans are suffering from an obesity epidemic and a diabetes emergency I had seen rich Mexicans sipping smoothies Coca-Cola is often more available than fresh water But everyone talks about the evils of the cartels “We’ve had the finger pointed at us,” Julio continued Every time someone in New York buys a gram of cocaine “Ordinary Mexicans are good people,” added María “We have to live side by side with the cartels “Keep your head down and you will live longer,” said Julio “You’ll see them in Suburbans and Hummers,” he said “They drive 4x4s because they can go on any road and fit a lot of people if I go down roads where the narcos have settlements I will see their security guards and they will stop me I’ve never had a problem with the narcos.” he explained that narcos are receiving weapons directly from the United States Our local police are given an old gun with five bullets ‘I’m not getting paid enough’ is their response to policing the cartels “So when the government sends them to kill a narco and the sinuous streets that circle the Posada del Hidalgo lit up with sound systems piled into the cabs of dusty pickups Young people made a desultory cruise of the town Having realized that I’d lost my phone charger I came out to buy a replacement at the local Oxxo the spearhead of American-style consumerism A huge container truck lumbered past in the distance carrying its product to the furthest reaches of the state The darkness of the Mexican night was scintillating and I could understand the youths’ quest for adventure white Toyota SUV 4×4 parked on the corner drew my attention yet its occupants were inexpensively dressed indigenous men There was some force beneath their inertness that could explode at any moment I felt conflicted as I always do in the presence of danger Sinaloa comprises the golden triangle of Mexican states where the narcotics trade has coalesced the farmers here had been living above the subsistence level selling their surplus corn to buy farm equipment pickup trucks and materials for their houses which put them in direct competition with U.S corporate agriculture — followed by 10 years of drought The only new trucks in town are those owned by farmers of the only export crop left to grow Lilian Pizzichini is the English author of four works of biography and memoir, the latest being The Novotny Papers (2021). 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Contact us for full details Falling back in love with my Mexican homeland I look out the window and feel a deep swoosh in my stomach This beautiful passenger train connects the states of Chihuahua and Sinaloa along a 405mi (652km) span Our conductor tells us that some call this the most scenic railroad trip on the continent home of Rarámuri marathon runners (members of Chihuahua’s native indigenous tribe who regularly win ultramarathons around the world while running in basic sandals) It’s also the site of Valle de los Monjes (Valley of the Monks) Legend has it that the enormous rock formations there are the petrified remains of monks caught forever in deep meditation this would be an ideal setting to think really deep thoughts but all I can think about is the Italian couple we met in Creel their clothes and beautiful tanned faces made them hard to miss backpacking through Mexico (the cotton pants dried fast and hid stains I had fallen madly in love with their warmth I realize that I am also slightly jealous of them bound for the United States and college thanks to a scholarship that was making it all possible I was also terrified by the knowledge that I probably wouldn’t live in Mexico again for a long time I’ve spent the past few months insisting that protective of an identity that is hidden by my outward appearance easily squashed by a world where it’s easier if my answers require less explanation I warm my hands around a mug of chocolate Abuelita It’s my 15th cup this trip; I’m drinking it the way most people drink coffee warmed by a lifetime of memories of little chocolate tablets melting into a pot of frothy milk This will become a huge part of all of my visits home a scavenger hunt of the foods and drinks and candy present in my most memorable childhood moments I concentrate on the beautiful Italians until I figure out the puzzle of my envy: I long for their unambiguous Italianness move through a foreign country but know that everyone realizes where I’m from I want to rest assured that my place is waiting for me in Mexico I’m desperate to know that I’ll come back to the sun that shone on my childhood after a few adventures in the snow and the pines Sinaloa — a pueblo mágico (magic town) known for its colonial architecture and indigenous dance tradition We find out from our waiter at dinner that there’s a dance tonight near the town plaza, so we go. People stand in a circle around the open dance floor: men in cowboy hats, women with shiny long hair tumbling down their backs. Not many people have gathered the courage to dance yet, but that will change soon enough. It feels delightfully familiar, this dance in a small town 620mi (1,000km) south of my small hometown in Chihuahua güerita,” I hear from behind me is familiar: my fellow Mexicans calling me “blondie,” and dusting off their best English for my benefit “La güerita viene acompañada,” (the blondie is not alone) and the man draws back with a sheepish grin and my parents push us all out the door (“Before someone meets the end of MY fist,” my dad says).  A few days later, I will go back to the United States, perhaps a little more Mexican. And several months after that, I will return, perhaps a little less so. With every border crossing, I will try to make myself porous, to absorb all of the sights and smells and tastes of my beautiful Mexico. I’ll store them inside and ration them out, one by one, when the homesickness roars. And eventually, I’ll realize that my Mexicanness has been fed by pueblos mágicos and beautiful food and Spanish, the language of love. It is not a bean sprout. It’s as deep as Copper Canyon, as strong as the petrified monk rocks, and as big as the state of Chihuahua. Vanessa is the founder and CEO of Sol Book Box, the Spanish children’s book subscription for families and bilingual bookworms. Born and raised in Mexico, Vanessa has lived and worked in the United States, France, and Honduras. Chelsea Gregory makes a one-of-a-kind connection that lets her experience Muyil's El Castillo in a way few others can. Mexico’s colonial-era cities are rightly famous for their ornate, well-preserved historic centers. Our nomads share a few of their favorites. Copper Canyon (Barrancas del Cobre) is a haven for hiking, biking and adventure. But it's in the middle of drug cartel territory, so is it safe for travelers? Mexico's border regions have far more to offer than their violent reputation would lead you to believe. Former drug-war correspondent Joseph Furey shares the charms of Baja California, Sonora, and Coahuila. I will liked to hear about the safety, have no comments Mirna Medina Quiñones looks for the bodies of the 'disappeared' in a field in Mochicahui (Foreign Correspondent: Marco Cesar Ontiveros Calderon) Link copiedShareShare articleNearly 90,000 Mexicans have vanished in the nation's war on its ruthless drug cartels It's fallen to families to pick up a shovel and dig for their dead Mirna Quiñones was having a beer and seafood with a good friend on a sunny afternoon the day her life would change forever she was reminiscing about her 21-year-old son Mirna had married young at 14-years-old and struggled for nine years to fall pregnant "We were talking a lot about Roberto," Mirna says how I thanked God for having such a wonderful child someone was planning to take his life." Roberto was selling CDs outside a petrol station in Los Mochis when he was abducted "The last time I saw my son was on July 10 I remember he hugged me; he gave me his blessing." but the authorities and police were indifferent and refused to help drove to the fields on the outskirts of town and started digging in the dirt for Roberto She made a promise to herself: "Te buscaré hasta encontrarte" — I will search for you until I find you "I thanked God for having such a wonderful child Almost 90,000 people have disappeared in Mexico the vast majority since 2006 when the government began waging war on the country's powerful drug trafficking cartels some but not all of them involved with the drug cartels The perpetrators have been harder to pin down Hitmen from warring cartels are behind many of the disappearances police and security forces have also been implicated in hundreds of cases A 2019 report found more than 3,000 secret graves containing the victims of the drug war have been found across the country The crisis of Mexico's "disappeared" has burdened thousands of families with the emotional torment of not knowing what happened to their lost loved one a National Search Commission was established to lead the search for the missing and bring certainty to desperate families Mexico's current president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador came to power vowing to step up efforts to find and identify bodies But the number of missing has continued to grow Last year nearly 7,000 more were reported as disappeared down only slightly from a record 8,804 in 2019 on Mexico's north-western Pacific coast has long been in the grip of one of Mexico's most notorious organised crime syndicates It's the city where Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán once Mexico's most powerful drug lord maintained a secret lair before he was arrested in a blaze of bullets in 2016 Mirna had given little thought to the pall of gang violence hanging over her hometown "I wasn't interested in the disappearances or the homicides because my life was very separate from the violence." But when Roberto vanished she knew enough to know what had happened to him So this is where Mirna went to search for her son She would look for disrupted dirt and mounds in vacant fields on the outskirts of town started covering Mirna's work in the local newspaper in Culiacan donations came in and this once retired schoolteacher set up shop in an old crumbling building on the poor side of Los Mochis Now Mirna leads a local group of more than 200 people go out two to three days a week and scour the city's surrounding countryside throughout the region of El Fuerte Javier Valdez dubbed the group "Las Rastreadoras del Fuerte" or the Trackers of El Fuerte and that became their official name "The moment they walk through the office door the missing person stops being thought of as missing and starts being thought of as a treasure we have to find." Over the years the two became good friends partly to keep the tip-offs coming in and to give families hope and partly out of protection for Mirna herself She was disrupting more than dirt in the fields just as his investigations on the drug cartels were making political ripples throughout Mexico Javier became a prominent and internationally recognised author of books on the Sinaloa cartel Over 120 Mexican journalists have been murdered for their investigations into the cartel economy and Mexican drug wars Javier had tweeted at the death of one of his colleagues "Kill us all if that is the death sentence for reporting this hell No to silence." He often talked about it with Mirna and worried for her safety "In 2017 I was out on a search and gunshots were fired into the air and they told us to get out," Mirna says Her group received many threats during this time Mexican journalist Javier Valdez warned Mirna to stay safe Then he became a victim of cartel violence Javier was brutally gunned down in broad daylight outside his office in Culiacan His death sparked an international outcry for Mexican journalists' safety and journalistic freedom "Javier thought I would be killed first but it was the other way round," she said in an interview at the time the Trackers of El Fuerte always travel with armed security At the offices of Las Rastreadoras in Los Mochis each poster with a brief description of the lost under the heading "Has Visto a?" — have you seen them Painted in black on the back wall is the group's logo "We take in people whose family members have disappeared and from the moment they walk through the office door It's not always clear to the families why their loved ones have been kidnapped or killed other times young men are forcibly recruited to join criminal gangs or lured in by the money and lifestyle while others known as "grasshoppers" are killed for switching or belonging to a rival gang Young women are abducted to be trafficked while others are punished for being the girlfriend of a particular cartel member Mirna believes more than 70 per cent of the disappeared are caught up in the cartel underworld The reason for the disappearance is not important to Mirna "Their past is erased," she says Her only goal is to end the uncertainty for an anguished family "That is the job of the search team of El Fuerte."  Outside Los Mochis in the fields of Mochicahui Mirna and two of her fellow Rastreadoras unload their gear and walk down a dusty road through farmland Mirna has had an anonymous tip-off that dead bodies are buried in the fields here — the same spot where she found the first body in 2014 On a bare patch of cracked earth in the corner of a field The methods they use to find the remains are basic — shovels and pickaxes to loosen the surface where they suspect a body might be buried Then a long stick is driven into the ground which the women sniff to detect any smell of decomposition Joining Mirna on the dig is Delfina Herrera Ruiz whose brother Reynaldo disappeared in January 2016 near Los Mochis She's been searching for him ever since having vowed to her mother that she wouldn't rest until he was found Reynalda Isabel Rodriguez Peñuelas is here looking for her son Eduardo who disappeared in February 2016 on a stretch of highway between Los Mochis and Guasave Mirna remembers trembling the first time she found a body but over the years she's become more adept at her grim work and attuned to the stench of death — a "soggy" smell she says sticks in your nose These days Mirna says she can tell a cow's bones from human remains or estimate how long a body has been buried because of all the training we've done," she says If the Rastreadoras find anything — a body a set of teeth — it's sent in for DNA testing If it is a match to one of the more than 1,500 local missing people in the Trackers of El Fuerte records Local government forensics teams have identified over a 120 missing people more than half related to members of the Trackers of El Fuerte The 93rd body they identified was Mirna's son The group found him three years after his abduction "Why did I only find four vertebrae and a part of his arm But I am thankful God allowed me to even find pieces of him because the doubts ended." Mirna gave Roberto a full funeral and laid him to rest in a grave she visits regularly The Trackers of El Fuerte lobbied the current government to do more to help them find their missing loved ones They met with the National Search Commission's president who promised they would spare no expense for the searches They were able to get funding for three forensic cemeteries in Sinaloa and a forensic institute in the northern region to help identify bodies "The act of joining the search team eases their emotional toll .. grabbing a shovel and finding the treasures acts as emotional therapy." Mirna is advocating on the community level where she believes things can change if people just open their eyes and work together The next generation is an important focus if anything is going to change "I have worked with many young people and I ask them 'Do you know you'll be killed?' and they reply I know my grave has already been dug'." This has inspired Mirna to return to the classroom where she reaches out and talks to youth about the pitfalls of cartel life much of which has been glamourised on popular reality shows chiefs of gangs… so unfortunately this leads to the cycle of drug usage The first question she asks: who knows or knows of someone that has gone missing "I can assure you that more than 80 boys will raise their hands saying my brother…'" Some children whose father or brother have disappeared keep quiet fearful of the stigma that comes with a family connection to drug trafficking There are now over 60 organisations across Mexico like the Trackers of El Fuerte where mothers and family members comb the countryside for their missing loved ones The eternal anguish and grief that families are going through with these disappearances is intolerable "When someone disappears you are no longer alive," says Mirna But Mirna has found a way to live and work through the loss of Roberto "There's something really beautiful that has made a mark on me which I share with the women in the search team which is: the act of joining the search team eases their emotional toll grabbing a shovel and finding the treasures acts as emotional therapy It lightens the weight of losing a family member You feel supported since you're surrounded by people that feel the same pain." CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Harper's Bazaar Arabia looking to experience the South of Spain this summer need to add this destination to their list… Compared to the sweltering summers of the GCC or the temperamental nature of the Maldivian heavens the Andalusian rays seemingly have a gentler attitude brushing sunbathers with warm besos as they stretch out poolside on sun loungers – and the best ones in town happen to be at El Fuerte Marbella Europe has always been a popular destination for holidaymakers but Southern Spain boasts a unique kind of energy – unpretentious yet elegant cultured and historical without being brash about it – and this five-star hotel a forty-minute drive away from Málaga Airport (Etihad Saudia and Qatar Airways all fly direct during the summer months) truly embodies the relaxed spirit so many of us seek out during the summer months Those seeking out flash beach clubs and loud cars needn’t book a stay at El Fuerte which was established in 1957 by founder José Luque Manzano – back in the days when Audrey Hepburn and other notable stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age would flock to the Andalusian for discrete getaways – caters to those who seek to unwind while experiencing a true taste of Spanish hospitality Upon arrival guests can catch a glimpse of the remains of San Luis Castle located right on the grounds near the terrace and swimming pools An ideal spot for history buffs or those looking to tour the nearby Old Town (approximately a nine-minute walk away) the location is a Cultural Heritage Site – but one that certainly doesn’t lack of contemporary amenities Boasting 266 rooms and suites El Fuerte’s aesthetic is distinctively modern with an Andalusian twist Having recently completed extensive renovations under the guidance of award-winning interior designer Jaime Beriestain in 2023 the hotel is renowned for some of the best sea views in town offering both pool and beach access along with exclusive sunbathing spaces for VIP guests From Mediterranean fine-dining at Le Marché to rooftop Edge by Paco Pérez Middle Eastern inspired cuisine at Levante and seaside eatery Soleo guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to their culinary endeavours at El Fuerte Marbella Be it sun downers overlooking the ocean or a quick bite after walking along the Avenida Duque de Ahumada the hotel’s location is ideal for foodies at heart open to experiencing both authentic dishes and fusion cuisine But for those who truly need to unwind during their stay at El Fuerte Marbella a visit to the Spa by Clarins is a must From cutting-edge wellness treatments and couples massage to a dip in the indoor pool be sure to set some time aside to regenerate your psyche during your stay But the best remedy for an overworked mind has to be time outside by a red-and-white striped umbrella and cocktail in hand and leave the stressors of every day life behind For more information, visit elfuertemarbella.com art & more delivered directly to your inbox B Troop Cavalry re-enactors are mounted for the flag raising ceremony at Fort Lowell Day in 2020 Explore a Tucson neighborhood that was occupied by the Hohokam 1,700 years ago and was later the site of a cavalry fort at the 43rd Fort Lowell Day/La Reunión de El Fuerte Community members will be able to take part in a self-guided walking tour children’s activities (including mining for “precious metals”) which encompasses the land on which the Fort Lowell U.S There will be displays by the Civil War Roundtable You can catch lectures and presentations on the cultural significance of Old Fort Lowell and its role in the development of the Southwest Admission to Fort Lowell Museum will also be free partnered with the Fort Lowell Historic District the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum the Fort Lowell Museum and local historians and residents for the festivities Find the schedule of events and learn more at tucne.ws/1pe9 Efforts to preserve the ruins of the fort have been going on for almost a century Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly a music streaming platform launched by the Pima County Public Library The George Howard Concert Series on Sunday is one of several shows this weekend on Tucson stages including Brian Culbertson and the Glenn Mill… Kronos Quartet has turned the notion of a classical string quartet on its head commissioning composers from all corners of the … The Tucson Craft Beer Crawl is a chance to sample craft beers from Tucson and beyond including from other brewers in the state and one coming… Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device THE BEST OF THE AMERICAN LATINO & MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE States like Sinaloa are a hotbed of clandestine graves but a group of 300 families are arming themselves with shovels and patience to find their "treasures." but Mirna Medina Quiñonez has been walking the dry hills for some time now using her heart as a compass I can hear her walking with a sure step and shouting to the other searchers.  a day of exploration: a group of Rastreadoras del Fuerte more than 300 families looking for their missing children in the mountains have gone out to map the terrain.  In the six years that these women and men have been tracking the thicket they have found some 207 "treasures" — that's what they call them More than half are relatives of members of the organization upon recovering their treasure and being able to mourn and bury it decided to join together to help other families they called us 'las locas con la pala,' because we were going out without a destination to see if we could find something but then we used rods that are more practical," she explained.  Mirna Medina is the president of Las Rastreadoras del Fuerte after witnessing how Mexican authorities washed their hands of the search for her 21-year-old son I went to the authorities to ask where they were looking but they told me they were only investigating So I made a promise to my son that I would search until I found him because of the indolence of a government that did not want to acknowledge the disappearances we found the first graves in the mountains That's how we got the idea to keep searching," said the tracker but that didn't stop her from continuing to help other families and fighting to give the government a "cachetada de guante blanco" (a slap in the face) and to assume its part of the responsibility.  The Trackers got the Sinaloa government to create a genetics laboratory to identify the bodies.  "There was a moment when we organized a demonstration and showed them folders of the disappeared that they had forgotten about in the state of Sinaloa," she said "We obtained a Law on Forced Disappearance in 2017 which states that families must work and be taken into account and also a National Search Commission with local commissions that support groups that search for missing treasures The family must always be present because who better than a mother or wife to search with the heart?" the government of Sinaloa has a genetics laboratory to identify the bodies that are found "Seventy percent of the bodies we've located are because someone pointed out to us that they saw something strange Then we go there on Wednesdays and Sundays pickaxe and with a lot of love," said the mother for whom all searches are positive because they can move on from an area.  The genetics laboratory is a fundamental part of the work as well as the coordination with the authorities who have had to "turn around" to see them "More than 150 bodies have been given to the families through genetic identification and this is very important because it is not enough to have them piled up as it happens in other states," she said.  when Felipe Calderón's "war against Narcos" began Mexico has recorded around 178,000 disappearances of which more than 75,000 remain unresolved The statistics were announced by the Secretary of the Interior during the International Day of Victims of Forced Disappearances at the request of the Movement for Our Disappeared in Mexico for the creation of a new law that focuses on the search for disappeared individuals "We demand that the identification of dead persons be a priority for the authorities of the current government we also consider that the search for living persons should have the same level of importance," declared the Movement they are asking the government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador to identify more than 37,000 people who are still in unidentified morgues The majority of the 75,000 people who are still missing in Mexico are young people between 15 and 35 years old This is an enormous task that should be accompanied by a more energetic impulse to the investigation — to which López Obrador seems committed — especially if one considers there are almost 4,000 clandestine graves throughout the country and most are located in the states of Veracruz The victims are mostly young people between the ages of 15 and 35. But who are the culprits in these deaths and why "It is very important that we talk about contexts," said Mirna Medina the majority of the disappeared are young people and those responsible are organized crime groups because there is a struggle for power and it is Here in the northern zone of Sinaloa there are almost no missing women — only 10% — most are young boys who used to consume or sell it is essential that authorities study the context of disappearances at a national level — if they have occurred as is the case of Juarez because of femicide This would be the way to point out the perpetrators and prevent further occurrences.  the Mexican president will present an initiative to the Senate so the United Nations can investigate the disappearances in the Latin American country something that previous executives had rejected the victims will have "an additional channel to access justice in the international arena," said the Office in Mexico of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN-HCHR) in a statement They also urged the judges to "guarantee the rights" of the disappeared and their families since they are "the last hope in the domestic sphere in the face of the abuses and negligence of other authorities," said Jesus Peña This could be a historic moment for Mexico and for those who like Mirna Medina and Las Rastreadoras del Fuerte are breathlessly searching for their tragically lost "treasures" buried somewhere in a country that has been plagued by extreme violence for years THE BEST OF THE AMERICAN MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE Family-owned El Fuerte Marbella is set to reopen in the summer of 2023 after an extensive transformation led by Jaime Beriestain Studio transformed into a hotel in 1955 and since host to a guest list including the likes of Walt Disney and its latest iteration sees its heritage honoured Familiar whitewashed walls against the backdrop of Moorish gardens continue to speak to Analusian traditions yet Beriestain’s studio has also toned down the original grandeur of the building seeking instead to infuse it with a sense of understated calm allows for the creation of private nooks throughout the property from fortress pillars to palatial arched doorways which hide the hotel’s private library El Fuerte Marbella’s 266 rooms have been designed as a departure from the traditional bold and colourful Andalusian style golden brown and green tones complemented by light and soft fabrics of natural textures Hand-painted washed ceramics adorn the walls and blend with clay floors for a crafted feel while decor includes hand-carved wooden ornaments and artwork from local artisans “When faced with an iconic hotel like El Fuerte, my first mission is to connect with the local community to understand the sense of place and soak up the treasure trove of history and tradition,” explains Beriestain the goal is to create a space where guests find serenity in the beauty of their surroundings whilst respecting the rich cultural heritage of the building.” Home to five restaurants and a bar, El Fuerte Marbella is also plentiful in its F&B offerings Nodding to Marbella’s seafaring traditions and sitting on the beachfront is Chiringuito while Grab & Go and the poolside Cafeteria also provide on-the-go options for guests The jewel in the hotel’s F&B crown however is its fine-dining restaurant headed up by four Michelin-starred chef Paco Pérez home to the hotel’s rooftop pool and buzzy bar Edge by Paco Pérez Registered in England and Wales with Company Number 06637145 We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our 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Fuerte's Quesadilla Bomb by holding down a kick button on top of all this This gives him access to a special that is stronger based on how long it's charged for Thanks to Poongko's execution and amazing neutral plays he's able to secure perfect victories against a Gouken user and a Balrog player Bnamericas Published: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Photovoltaic Green Hydrogen 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region 102,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects news and interviews about your industry in English The dark king of Dominican mambo likes sleeveless shirts, necklaces as thick as high-voltage power cables and fitted jeans tucked into his cowboy boots. Antonio Peter de la Rosa, aka Omega “El Fuerte,” enjoys flaunting both law and artistic license: Last year he was sent to prison for 90 days but slipped out on bail in seven after throwing a concert and recording his latest single “Dueño.” Fellow inmates ad-libbed the chorus as Omega kept time by pounding the jail bench I’m reminded of what puts Omega above the other mamberos Classroom Spanish doesn’t help unpack titles like “Tu No Ta Pa Mi” (“You’re Not For Me”) This jam starts with an ersatz Morrissey moment—Omega croons about sitting at home A beat speeds past soca tempo to become the warped tropical equivalent of gabber devil-may-care cadence that heightens the effect putting together dances and choreographies with reggaeton music but mambo’s moment is starting now,” he says aiming to keep atop the mambo scene while expanding into pop “Then there’s the romantic ingredient.” A storm of lawsuits cloud the romantic side—multiple ex-lovers have sued Omega for abuse A judge ordered him to make an anti-violence anthem Why does the controversial singer call his backing band Mambo Violento “It was nothing more than the name of our first merengue single.” He won’t elaborate We’ll learn more soon—Omega is working on a movie “based on a true story about my rise as an artist.” Title: Selfishness’ Path The el Fuerte is the latest lid from the team at Biltwell, it’s the DOT approved new model in their line up and it replaces the Hustler 3/4 face helmet that has itself become ubiquitous in the custom motorcycle scene over the past few years The el Fuerte helmet is a classic 3/4 face with a custom-shaped EPS shell and a hand-stitched liner with moisture wicking Lycra panels and open-cell foam padding for breathability The new design is lower profile than the Hustler giving it a similar look to Biltwell’s non-DOT novelty helmets and making it a little more rock n’ roll than it’s sometimes bulky predecessor The Biltwell el Fuerte costs just $99 USD and comes in 8 colours/styles here Articles that Ben has written have been covered on CNN in the years since the site has grown to become a world leader in the alternative and vintage motoring sector with well over a million monthly readers from around the world and many hundreds of thousands of followers on social media it was developed by the team at Anevay Stoves and became an overnight success Read More This is the Model 1911 Rubber Band Gun from Elastic Precision It uses a clever loading and firing mechanism to offer semi-automatic functionality Read More This is the Ragnar Throwing Axe from the World Axe Throwing League (WATL) it’s said to have been inspired by viking folklore and each… Read More This is tempered glass-topped coffee table made from an aftermarket fiberglass Porsche ducktail-style decklid It’s finished in the famous Gulf Oil racing livery of… Read More This is a one-off Formula 1 simulator that consists of a replica 1:1 scale front end of a 1967 Lotus 49 F1 car Read More This is the Fire Starter Combo Kit from Zippo and as the name implies it includes everything you need to get a fire started… Read More The traditional “Silodrome” was a carnival sideshow attraction also called the “Wall of Death." 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El Fuerte is a deceptively tricky character his inherent mix-up game makes him a viable character especially against players that aren't used to Fuerte's M.O The key to El Fuerte's fuerza is his Habanero Dash (       + P ) which does much more than make Fuerte fast you gain access to Fuerte's excellent mix-up game with threats that hit both low and overhead His Calamari Slide ( HK after Habanero Dash ) is a low attack that's relatively quick and will catch a lot of opponents off-guard you can connect with the Tostada Press ( MP after Habanero Dash ) which not only acts as an overhead but also very often crosses up the opponent use the Fajita Busta ( HP after Habanero Dash ) which looks virtually identical to the Tostada Press but will grab opponents that try to guard high That's not all Fuerte has up his sleeve His Shower Kick (   + MK ) is a very fast overhead hit that Fuerte can combo off of the move is great for pseudo cross-ups against downed opponents use the Shower Kick to hop over the body and end up on the other side of the opponent This can mess up the opponent's guard and kills any back-charge a player might have been building There's not much more to Fuerte than that but better is his EX Guacamole Leg Throw (       + KK ) which has some invincibility to go through an opponent's jump-in attack His aforementioned Habanero Dash is good for baiting opponents dashing toward them and then stopping (or hopping back) with Sudden Stop ( LP after Habanero Dash ) or Back Step ( LK after Habanero Dash ) to hopefully elicit a whiffed Shoryuken or equivalent The Fuerte Flying Giga Buster ultra (             + KKK ) is also good against jump-ins Harry Callahan: A man's GOT to know his limitations. Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb Occasionally we see the exception to that — where that doesn't happen → and after that initial appearance they are never heard from again. This video from outsidexbox shows some of the faithful few who didn't return after they debuted and generally were a match with the game and the rest of the cast so them not returning in Mortal Kombat 11 was strange Norimaro is a name you may have to stretch your memory to remember An incredibly unique moveset based off of being a student he never reappeared after Marvel Super Heroes versus Street Fighter El Fuerte was a pretty decent combatant in Street Fighter 4 He's yet another casualty who didn't return with the new game Check out the video below for other fighters who appeared and never reappeared after their inital appearance in a fighting game Who do you wish had returned into a later installment in a fighting game series From making new friends to trying to become much better at the culinary arts these are the five Street Fighter characters with the most ridiculous reasons for joining the official in-game tournaments Elena made her debut in the 1997 release of Street Fighter 3: New Generation and her main motivation for joining tournaments has been to make new friends This is pretty off-putting to some of the cast as when Elena fights Makoto in that franchise Makoto thinks her smile is creepy even though she's just being friendly Entering a tournament where you kick the crap out of the other person and then taunt them at the end with a win quote is not a great way to make friends making Elena's primary reason for entering fairly ridiculous She was not well liked in Street Fighter 4 because of her gameplay leading to very long and repetitive matches Not being well liked by many is generally the sentiment that has followed this character around Elena's friend making powers cannot be underestimated who murder's people's souls with his Raging Demon That is some impressive friend making ability This guy is seeking inspiration to develop a new musical sound — at a fighting game tournament Dee Jay made his debut in Super Street Fighter 2 back in 1993 Imagine you enter an MMA competition and your main goal is to find a new rhythm and musical style by beating the crap out of the competition He is apparently successful in doing this however because Kimberly is rocking out to one of his tunes when she does her level 3 in Street Fighter 6 Kimberly and Dee Jay collaborate on a new song Dudley enters the SF3 tournament because his car was taken by Gill who's the main boss of many other Street Fighter games has murdered family members and done all sorts of evil things it's not exactly in the best of condition as the steering wheel pops off while he's driving it He joins the SF4 tournament so he can travel and get new roses for his garden So Dudley's motivations are about as ridiculous as you can imagine for a fighting game character adding roses to his garden and getting back a vehicle uses pruning shears and apparently opens letters with his boxing gloves on because these are basically impossible for normal humans to do This man also has one of the greatest theme songs ever in the franchise Sakura was out training with Ryu during a summer holiday and fell asleep on a beach When she awoke she had a nasty sunburn and picked up a bunch of Akuma-like powers but none of the intent to murder and craziness that follows Akuma from embracing the Satsui No Hado so do her Akuma-like powers and she reverts to her standard self The developers joked that maybe they should be spending more time in a tanning salon The devs of Street Fighter mentioned that this isn't the Satsui No Hado, instead referring to it as the "Satsui no something." During the show Jon & Kate +8 on Block Kate and I make reference to this joke multiple times in the video embedded above El Fuerte is a guy who looks at two people beating each other up and thinks they'd have good ideas for the culinary arts He aims to become the ultimate chef by collecting recipes from people in the World Warrior tournament there isn't any fighter in the franchise who's known to be a strong cook so he ends up getting advice from Zangief and E and it's not helped by the fact that El Fuerte can't cook and has no idea how to prepare food He offers to cook meals for all of his adversaries which is actually not a bad strategy to win the tournament you're likely going to get sick and can't fight as well El Fuerte thinks he can make great meals by throwing random ingredients into a pot which disgusts and astounds the people who see him preparing food You can find a video version of this story with all sorts of visual examples of these characters acting ridiculous. You can find this video, along with many others on the EventHubs YouTube page Archaeological excavations on the site of the El Fuerte hotel have revealed important findings that shed light on medieval Marbella Triggered by remodelling work at the hotel which stands next to the old San Luis fort the remains uncovered by the dig include burial grounds from both the Islamic and Roman periods told SUR that this project will "write another page of the history of Marbella" During the last year a team of ten archaeologists and about twenty diggers have been working to excavate the whole site with care Back in 2017 the first exploratory digs were carried out at San Luis fort The greatest surprise came in 2022 when the dig began in earnest The regional government marked the entire plot to be "archaeologically significant" "That's when we first began to locate the medieval Islamic cemetery and What began as a small-scale dig to document more of the history of the fort has become a historically significant and extensive excavation "with which gaps are going to be filled in the town's history" To date the fieldwork has produced thousands of notes and photographs and a huge number of finds so José Antonio is working on an initial hypotheses to be verified once all data and finds have been processed "We believe that we have uncovered a diachrony [evolution of language] for the entire Islamic medieval period which could enable us to collate useful data on the history of the town from the 8th to the 15th centuries," he said He added that the Roman finds might date to the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD although that is still under investigation "The Roman finds include a very wide range of pottery plates and bowls that help paint a chronological line of life in Marbella alongside burial treasures each highlighting different periods in history," he said Until now historians had theorised that the location of the Islamic medieval cemetery would be on the beach José Antonio explained that their discovery is in a textbook location as in similar places between Algeciras and Malaga "cemeteries on the beach were very common" he pointed out that the actual Roman town of Marbella has still not yet been found "It is not known where it really is; it continues to be a historical enigma It's possible that in further excavations we'll find more of Marbella's urban layout in Roman times What we have found so far are the tombs that indicate these are the inhabitants of Roman Marbella now to find their homes and businesses," he said complicated by the significant real estate pressure that the town has experienced for decades "There is very little land where you can really do research of this kind," he pointed out These findings mean that we can learn more about these early people of Marbella Human bones reveal so much about how we lived," explained José Antonio This archaeological gem also came as a surprise to those responsible for the Fort of San Luis and for the hotel complex that bears its name - El Fuerte "We are very happy that they found this site As with all sites unearthed in recent years in different parts of the town each new discovery helps us to be better acquainted with Marbella's past." Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados With the sixth franchise entry likely just over the horizon I'm hoping we see a little more love thrown SF4's way in terms of fighters sampled but there are a few I'd really not rather see or have to face off with again It's not to say I'd never want these combatants to pop up on another roster (save for one) but maybe give them a little more time off since fighting them could be a particular pain The first of these three is the very first Street Fighter character who was actually designed to be overweight due to fat as opposed to muscle: Rufus Rufus' overly self confident ways can be as entertaining as they are annoying but he wound up not falling into the good graces of the majority of fans but this only wound up further proving how unlikable he is Indeed both Justin Wong and EG|Ricki Ortiz (among a few others) took Rufus to many a high stakes grand final (Ortiz finished second with him at EVO 2010) but the portly and boisterous brawler just never developed much charisma He was annoyingly strong with his ridiculous dive kicks and million and a half ways to combo into an Ultra but also failed to ever reach that high on the tier lists he was both pestersome to face off against and but there are plenty of better SF4 options The next avatar to make the list is the 44th and final character to be added to Street Fighter 4: Decapre There was so much hype surrounding the mystery of the game's last entrant but when she was finally revealed at Final Round 17 many members of the FGC let out something of a disappointed sigh but wound up being something of an unpleasant jigsaw puzzle to fight against This Bison doll should probably get another shot in another Street Fighter (preferably with a reworked kit) but there likely aren't a ton of people who'd be overjoyed to see her pop back up quite yet If I never see El Fuerte on a Street Fighter roster again Capcom went loco and created El Fuerte for SF4 a Mexican luchadore and chef (shout outs to the highly underrated Nacho Libre) who played the game unlike anyone else in the entire cast.. He zipped about the screen essentially forcing goofy guesses left and right until one of the two characters was knocked out he could be wildly entertaining for spectators to watch (especially in the hands of Pepeday) but was also the embodiment of chaos when it came to the actual fight There are fighting games and franchises that flow in the pace El Fuerte played in A similar argument might be made about the gameplay style of C but she won over fans with an enticing personality El Fuerte made random screeching noises and constantly squeaked as he darted around the arena performing such memorable attacks as the "Tostada Press" and the "Quesadilla Bomb." In fact most all of his techniques were named after Mexican food dishes These are my three picks for no-go's in SF6 but would to hear your thoughts on the matter in the comments Let us know who'd you like to see miss the SF6 roster as well as who you'd like to see from the list Finally, if you like this kind of thing and might like to read about DreamKing's top 3 most wanted returners from Street Fighter 5, you can do so by clicking here Santo Domingo.- The arrest Monday in Miami of ruling party (PRM) deputy Miguel Andrés Gutiérrez (a) Mickey accused of belonging to a transnational drug trafficking network heralds other incarcerations in the national territory of people linked to drug trafficking and money laundering as part of the investigations into this case since 2014 In addition to the legislator from Santiago the indictment issued by a federal grand jury in Miami on March 11 also includes and indicts with the same charges his brother Miguel Emilio Gutiérrez (a) El Alemán and the Dominican brothers Endy de Jesús Núñez Mármol (a) El Fuerte and Danny Núñez Mármol The group is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine knowing that it would be imported into the US to conspire to import cocaine into the […] Local May 20 knowing that it would be imported into the US to conspire to import cocaine into the US and to conspire to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine Economy North Coast Local Sports Health DominicanToday.com - The Dominican Republic News Source in English Fighting game content creator VesperArcade recently released a predictive ranking chart for SF6's launch roster where he gives 11 characters a 100% chance of being included — and many more likely left in the dust We already know 2 of course from the game's teaser trailer being Ryu and Luke but the rest of the list of for sure choices in Vesper's eyes are mostly Street Fighter 2 icons like Ken Chun-Li and Cammy — plus the arguably odd pick of Makoto being this high Although they played fairly substantial roles throughout Street Fighter 5 Karin and Menat's are only okay and are actually ranked lower than Dudley As for those who have no shot of making SF6's starting lineup he feels characters like Rufus and El Fuerte will safely remain in the past There's also characters who Vesper sees as pretty popular but could very likely be held back to sell DLC after release with Akuma Juri and Alex among others put into that camp for potentially the second game in a row You can check out VesperArcade's final Street Fighter 6 character ranking list below as well as his video explaining all of the dozens of picks The Sunday TimesIt’s been about 60 years since Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant made Marbella the sexiest spot on the Costa del Sol Today the Andalusian resort is somewhat more divisive drawing everyone from Tory politicians to the cast of The Only Way Is Essex But I’m skipping the mega-yachts and all-day-rosé bacchanalia of the beach clubs at the glitzy marina of Puerto Banus to get under the skin of old-school Marbs at the newly reopened El Fuerte Its own long list of past guests includes Walt Disney (and his dog the Spanish poet Rafael Alberti and the actress Penélope Cruz El Fuerte already has some stiff competition on Marbella’s Golden Mile with stalwarts including the Puente Romano The emblematic Fuerte Marbella has reopened its doors as a five-star hotel after the Fuerte Group Hotels invested 31 million euros in a complete transformation "The reopening of an icon like El Fuerte Marbella is now a reality" which stated that "more than 65 years after receiving its first guest the complex aspires to once again become a place of reference thanks to its privileged location together with its renewed aesthetics and its high gastronomic offer" The hotel was the first to open in the centre of Marbella back in 1957 and was the first of the Fuerte Group Hotels brand The group recalled that "Fuerte Marbella was a meeting point for Marbella's social life" Lola Flores and Penélope Cruz are some of the celebrities who have stayed at the hotel Just a few days before the reopening on Friday 19 May senior advisor and asset manager at Fuerte Group announced that the hotel will have "a museum with the history of all the famous people who have passed through our doors: characters from the world of literature The hotel has 266 new rooms and the interior design has been completed by the well-known designer Jaime Beriestain "He has sought casual luxury with the Andalusian tradition brought to the present day with a contemporary look" "The new Fuerte Marbella will combine warm harmonious and open spaces that are inspired by great Andalusian palaces or farmhouses This new five-star hotel is also committed to haute cuisine headed by the four Michelin-starred chef himself "We have a gastronomic proposal of the highest level from the talented Chef Paco Pérez in addition to the existing Soleo restaurant which has been offering top quality Mediterranean gastronomy for six years.” “The Edge by Paco Pérez is a unique space under the concept of 'Travelling Mediterranean Cuisine' in which local produce will take centre stage along with stunning views of the sea and the old town of Marbella" Work to renovate the hotel began in January 2022 but took longer than planned when human remains believed to date back to the seventeenth or eighteenth century were discovered during the renovations Fuerte Group Hotels currently has five four-star holiday hotels two rented apartment complexes and the recently opened five-star Fuerte Marbella all of which are located in Andalucía (Malaga The 65-year-old Hotel El Fuerte Marbella has turned a new page in its history reopened to the public as a five-star establishment following a 31-million-euro refurbishment (14 million in construction 10 million in equipment and 7 million in expenses such as licenses The Luque García family - founder and owner of the hotel - threw an opening party of more than 400 guests on Friday 15 September designed by Jaime Beriestain and who used Andalucía as his main inspiration "He has encapsulated casual luxury within the Andalusian tradition paired with a contemporary look," the family said harmonious and open spaces that are inspired by great palaces or Andalusian farmhouses always from a timeless vision," added the compan The new five-star hotel will also have an Edge restaurant onsite headed by four Michelin-starred chef Paco Pérez It joins the already existing Soleo restaurant which has been offering top quality Mediterranean gastronomy for six years Global artisan ice cream chain Amorino Gelato Naturale has continued its expansion along the Costa del Sol opening a new parlour in the heart of Marbella's Paseo Marítimo in one of the town's main restaurant and shopping areas The Italian brand's new ice cream parlour and cafeteria is located on the ground floor of the Hotel El Fuerte a five-star hotel that has recently undergone a complete renovation Amorino occupies a 150-square-metre premises and beat the 13 million turnover it achieved last year Customers will be able to sample more than 30 different flavours of ice cream including pistachio from the Middle East vanilla from Madagascar and mango from India at Amorino's new ice cream parlour in Marbella They also have a wide variety of vegan sorbets made from certified organic fruit ice cream-filled macarons and a wide variety of gourmet cakes and Italian coffees The Marbella parlour will also have a new payment system where customers can pay through screens in more than 11 languages Amorino's aim is to position itself in the most exclusive areas of each location where it has a presence in recent months the company has been opening stores in Muelle Uno in Malaga in the luxurious Canalejas shopping centre in Madrid on the beach of Los Ingleses in Tenerife and on the Paseo de la Sal in Lanzarote The ice cream parlour chain was founded in Paris in 2002 and currently has more than 250 shops in 17 countries Coah.- (www.saraperos.com.mx / Fernando Valdés) 18 de septiembre.- El beisbol mexicano pierde a un gran personaje tras la muerte este lunes de Gabriel Lugo Morales leyenda de los Saraperos con quienes destacó 7 de sus 18 temporadas en la Liga Mexicana de Beisbol trayectoria que le valió en Saltillo al Saltillo, Coah.- (www.saraperos.com.mx / Fernando Valdés) 18 de septiembre.- El beisbol mexicano pierde a un gran personaje tras la muerte este lunes de Gabriel Lugo Morales leyenda de los Saraperos con quienes destacó 7 de sus 18 temporadas en la Liga Mexicana de Beisbol trayectoria que le valió en Saltillo al rendirle tributo con el retiro de su número 5 en el 2002 que quedó inmortalizado para siempre en el Estadio "Francisco I Madero".Gabriel Lugo Morales nació el 19 de abril de 1946 en El Fuerte donde falleció la tarde de este lunes Lugo llegó al sarape en 1971 tras su paso por los Charros de Jalisco y desde su arribo se adueñó de la segunda base donde hizo una de las mejores mancuernas de la LMB con el shortstop Guadalupe Chávez.El sinaloense apareció en 894 juegos con la nave verde ésta última cantidad lo ubica como el segundo mejor productor en la historia de Saraperos sólo detrás de Noé Muñoz que dejó 788.Sus mejores temporadas con la franela verde fueron 1972 y 1973 En el 72 fue líder del circuito en dobles y remolcadas con 36 y 106 respectivamente además bateó para .332 con 23 vuelacercas y 26 robos de base Al año siguiente su promedio subió a .355 con 22 palos de vuelta entera 97 remolcadas y 99 carreras anotadas.El 11 de Julio de 1976 lanzador de los Alijadores de Tampico conectó su jonrón 100 como Sarapero y tras una destacada trayectoria con Saltillo en los años setentas fue homenajeado por la directiva coahuilense encabezada por Don Juan Manuel "Chino" Ley al inmortalizar su número 5 en la barda del Estadio "Francisco I el 19 de Mayo de 2002 (par de datos aportados por Miguel Ángel Sandoval actual anotador oficial).En su paso por Liga Mexicana entre 1966 y 1983 Su carrera finalizó con 1,840 imparables 987 producidas y 127 estafas.Gabriel Lugo vivía en El Fuerte donde todavía se le veía por las gradas del Estadio que lleva su nombre en su tierra natal donde se juega la Liga Clemente Grijalva Cota.En la Liga Mexicana del Pacífico fue también un reconocido segunda base con el Club Cañeros de Los Mochis levantó aquel trofeo logrado en la temporada de 1968-1969 un 7 de enero bajo el mando de Benjamín "Papelero" Valenzuela.En la MEXPAC jugó un total de 15 campañas 51 cuadrangulares y 294 carreras producidas.Debutó en el béisbol invernal en 1967 portando los colores de Los Mochis y de los Naranjeros de Hermosillo a partir del calendario 1968-1969 y hasta la temporada 1974-1975 permaneció con los Cañeros antes de pasar a los Venados de Mazatlán además vistió las casacas de los Mayos de Navojoa Yaquis de Ciudad Obregón y Algodoneros de Guasave.El Rey de los Deportes le reconoció su brillante trayectoria al ser exaltado al Salón de la Fama del Béisbol Profesional en México en 2000 junto a Francisco "Paquín" Estrada otros de los grandes peloteros que ha dado nuestro país (con información de Armando Baldenebro/Línea Deportiva).A partir de este lunes 18 de Septiembre de 2017 a un pelotero extraordinario… ¡Hasta Siempre Gabriel Lugo Morales OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoinEl fuerte mensaje de Mascherano por el papelón que vivió la Selección Argentina | OneFootballFórmula Fútbol La Selección Argentina sub 23 cayó derrotada por 2-1 en manos de Marruecos en el debut de la fase de grupos de los Juegos Olímpicos En el final del partido se vivió un momento muy particular, donde los de Javier Mascherano llegaron a la igualdad 2-2 sobre la hora pero la invasión al campo de juego por parte de simpatizantes marroquíes más el lanzamiento de proyectiles hicieron que el partido quede suspendido «Es el circo más grande que vi en mi vida» lanzó visiblemente enojado Mascherano cuando le 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