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Click the link above or here to register Ideas have endurance without death.”  – John F Ambassador Francisco Villagrán was one of Guatemala’s greatest statesmen and emblematic figures Villagrán was a transcendental figure in ensuring Guatemala’s transition to democracy during crucial and difficult moments in the country’s history worked tirelessly in support of the rule of law and strong institutions as the cornerstone of democratic governance difficult national and international political landscapes a defender of democratic principles and human rights helping to define a path forward for Guatemala to achieve a stable democracy Please join the National Endowment for Democracy and Be Just to celebrate and honor the life and memory of this exceptional diplomat and to reflect on the challenges and opportunities for Guatemala’s democracy today Please email press@ned.org to register as a member of the press. Follow the conversation on Twitter @NEDemocracy using #NEDEvents The undersigned organizations join in extending our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Francisco Villagrán de León a Guatemalan diplomat of unparalleled trajectory His legacy will endure in the memories of all who had the privilege of knowing him and working alongside him as well as in the history of the struggle for democracy in Guatemala and moral authority—qualities that steered him through more than three decades of devoted diplomatic service From his prominent position as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs to his roles as Guatemala’s ambassador to various countries and multilateral organizations and as an ally to Guatemalans exiled due to criminalization in recent years Guatemala and the world have lost an unwavering advocate for democracy and human rights a man whose empathy and solidarity transcended borders His sudden passing has left a significant void in our hearts and in diplomatic circles and unwavering dedication—qualities that will continue to inspire us as we strive towards a more democratic region During times of severe democratic regression Francisco’s memory will serve as a beacon of hope for all those striving to build more just and equitable societies His legacy will endure in our collective memory and his spirit will continue to light our path forward Read the letter Subscribe to get the latest on analysis and policy Washington Office on Latin America1666 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 400Washington, DC 20009(202) 797 2171info@wola.org Subscribe with your email to receive exclusive reports and expert research directly to your inbox every week (Your privacy is important to us; your information will be kept confidential and secure.) The comedy series El Chavo del 8, which first aired on February 26, 1973, is now available to watch after a four-year absence from all platforms. Fans can now watch the beloved series on the streaming service Vix, as well as Televisa's Canal de Las Estrellas. All 273 episodes from the show's seven seasons, led by creator Roberto Gómez Bolaños, are now available on the streaming platform Vix, after a five-year hiatus due to the infighting between the artist's family and widow. View this post on InstagramA post shared by TU Prensa (@tuprensa) starring Roberto Gómez Bolaños comes after years of scandals and disagreements among the cast Let's take a look at some of the most talked-about controversies The show was taken off the air due to a legal dispute over the rights to the series. This was a significant blow for both the audience and the family of Roberto Gómez Bolaños, also known as "Chespirito." His family had hoped for a resolution allowing fans who grew up with El Chavo del 8 to enjoy the series once again Despite the joy they brought to fans in La Vecindad several cast members didn't end their relationships on good terms Carlos Villagrán and María Antonieta de las Nieves have publicly spoken about their ongoing disagreements Both actors continued to profit from their characters even though the rights to these characters belonged to Gómez Bolaños He claimed that the character was his creation María Antonieta de las Nieves faced her own legal challenges over her portrayal of "La Chilindrina." She used the character outside of the show she explained: "He had the rights to La Chilindrina but he told us it was to protect the characters and he assured us we would have control after El Chavo ended." Eventually One of the most shocking incidents involving the cast occurred in Bogotá where part of the cast performed at the birthday party of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar's daughter They had been offered a significant sum of money for the appearance revealed that Escobar's men offered him up to a million dollars to perform the rest of the cast accepted the invitation While it's well known that Florinda Meza was the widow of Roberto Gómez Bolaños she also had a relationship with Carlos Villagrán The affair was controversial from the start as Villagrán was still married at the time while Meza was single and had not yet begun her relationship with Gómez Bolaños One of the ongoing controversies involves the payment of royalties have complained about the meager royalties they receive We only get 10% of the salary we earned back then the check costs more to print than the payment itself." Do you remember any other scandals involving the cast of this iconic show Advertisement. Advertise with us sat at the kitchen table in a 125-year-old farmhouse in the Town of Butternuts where he lives with his fellow ceramic artist and partner of 10 years wearing a rust-colored fedora over his shock of white hair and an army green woolen overshirt gathered from a tree on his property and already peeled and halved He planned to serve his applesauce at his September 22 opening a renovated hardware store he owns and operates in Gilbertsville His exhibit is titled “Jack of Hearts: Sculpture and Paintings by Marcus Villagran.” The title refers to “Lily and the Jack of Hearts,” a nine-minute-long narrative ballad recorded by Bob Dylan for his 1975 album “Blood on the Tracks.” It is the tale of an abusive diamond mine owner (Big Jim) Lily (a dancer having an affair with Big Jim) and Rosemary (Big Jim’s long-suffering wife) Villagran sees the song as “a story about a mythical being who never had to win a card game or a boxing match or any kind of fight.” singer-songwriter Keith Torgan performed the song Villagran said his mother played piano and was “the singer in the family.” I’m embarrassed that I’ve only been aware of him for about three years,” Villagran said What drew Villagran to Dylan at this late date “He has all the words that I want to use to describe life in my time I have all the books and all the recordings of every song he’s written up until 2021 He has written an excellent book about his life.” Villagran was referring to “Chronicles: Volume 1” which was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award Villagran’s exhibit features approximately 50 Dylan paintings and sculptures in the gallery’s front space Villagran describes these works as “abstract realism.” Paintings from his “previous life” may be viewed in the gallery’s back room Villagran worked at North Hoover Street studios where he came into contact with recognized clay and ceramic sculptors such as John Mason For many years he earned a living as a production potter but his life’s work has been bold sculpture He holds degrees from Chouinard Art Institute and Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles He has exhibited widely and has received awards at juried shows including first prize for sculpture at the 2006 Contemporary Clay ‘06 show in Grand Junction he has exhibited at Cooperstown’s Smithy Center for the Arts Community Arts Network of Oneonta and others The Dunderberg Gallery is located at 118 Marion Avenue The “Jack of Hearts” exhibit runs through the holidays noting that he may be adding pieces to it from time to time Information on the gallery is available at dunderberggallary.com and website in this browser for the next time I comment “Echoes of Otsego” is a cabaret-style installation created by Torgan and designed to celebrate and reflect what he sees as “the vibrant community of Otsego County.” The project is comprised of song portraits and digital oil artworks created by Torgan.… But for the Gilbertsville area’s strong resistance to a long-standing Army Corps of Engineers plan to dam up the area the tour would not have taken place at all like the sad fate of some Catskill Mountain towns Gilbertsville and other nearby towns and villages would today be under water.… Our motto here at “The Freeman’s Journal” and “Hometown Oneonta” is “putting the community back into the newspaper.” Whether you read our hard-copy newspapers or subscribe to our website we believe it is important to not only cover the news of Otsego County but also to provide a forum by which its residents can contribute their own views and expertise.… INSIDE TXST Executive Director of the Translational Health Research Center at Texas State University has been named as an advisory member of the newly formed The appointment was announced by Governor Greg Abbott’s office in collaboration with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) The Healthcare Workforce Task Force has been created to address the critical shortages in the healthcare workforce across Texas aiming to meet the demands of the state's rapidly growing population The task force will also focus on equipping students with the essential skills needed to thrive in healthcare professions​ Villagran and other experts from education and policy will work on innovative solutions to expand educational opportunities streamline pathways into healthcare careers and support current healthcare workers through professional development to create a comprehensive approach to resolving the workforce challenges More information about Dr. Villagran and the Translational Health Research Center is available on the Translational Health Research Center website Jayme Blaschke, 512-245-2555 Sandy Pantlik Voice Over Professional shared with PRODU her experience in the 2016 Democratic National Convention be counted and have that strength.” Regarding gender equity in the advertising industry she said that there are still many spaces to fill Today’s women can work in different aspects of the business and with different brands.” The fact of being bilingual has allow us to work currently in different areas Before this kind of opportunities were unavailable to us “Now there is more work in English and Spanish and many opportunities of working with great clients.” Sylvia has been the voice for different brands de Sony Pictures Television para Latin America y US Hispanic habló sobre las claves del éxito de Yo no soy Mendoza serie que está en el top 10 global de Netflix narrada en 40 capítulos con una estructura moderna Quintanilla adelantó otras novedades de tres nuevas producciones VP sénior de Entretenimiento y Especiales de Telemundo el futuro del entretenimiento en español en EE yo creo que va a continuar evolucionando y va a continuar creciendo con muchísima fuerza porque somos una población de más de 66 millones de hispanos jóvenes que estamos viviendo y consumiendo contenido aquí en EE Amazon Prime Video está redefiniendo la experiencia del fan deportivo al integrar contenido premium tecnología interactiva y un ecosistema de servicios que abarca desde streaming y música hasta tiendas oficiales de equipos Country Manager de la plataforma en México destaca cómo estas estrategias permiten a Prime Video diferenciarse en un mercado altamente competitivo generando una conexión más profunda entre los aficionados y sus equipos favoritos al tiempo que amplifican el valor comercial del contenido deportivo 3C Films hizo su debut teatral con una producción de alto impacto: Sandro el gran show el primer musical oficial sobre la vida del ídolo argentino Estrenado el pasado jueves 10 de abril en el Teatro Coliseo de Buenos Aires el espectáculo es una coproducción de 3C Films y dirección musical de José Luis “Pepe” Pagán La empresa Tuves anunció la culminación exitosa de la migración de todos los usuarios de televisión satelital de Movistar en Venezuela al satélite con el que presta el servicio DTH a Inter desde 2013 El proceso duró dos años y marca el 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UU., Donald Trump, anunció este domingo 4 a través de sus redes sociales Truth Social que autoriza al Departamento de Comercio y al Representante Comercial de EE a imponer un arancel del 100% a las películas producidas fuera de EE TelevisaUnivision y el canal tlnovelas anunciaron las novenas en cuanto al proceso de remasterización de contenido que arrancó en 2019 y a la fecha supera las 2 mil horas anuales y un total de 47 títulos finalizados es el más reciente producto remasterizado con ayuda de la IA Peacock anunció el lanzamiento de cuatro nuevas series originales lideradas por artistas emergentes desarrolladas y ejecutadas por creadores de la nueva generación: Charlie Curtis-Beard exitosas estrellas de las redes sociales con seguidores apasionados y negocios en crecimiento Kerrigan y Vongirdner colaboraron con NBCUniversal a través del Creator Accelerator Program una iniciativa pionera en la industria que identifica y desarrolla a la próxima generación de creadores de contenido premium Una nueva temporada de El gran chef famosos: Extremo llega a Latina Televisión de Perú y ya se dieron a conocer a los seis primeros participantes de los doce nuevos famosos que prometen darlo todo en la cocina PRODU sigue manteniendo a la industria informada con entrevistas exclusivas. 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Aidita Urra-Álamo de Bohemian Sound: Expansión en voice over hispano Óyeme USA hablará sobre el voice over hispano en EE UU Usamos cookies para ofrecerte la mejor experiencia en nuestra web Puedes encontrar más información sobre qué cookies estamos usando o desactivarlas en los ajustes Esta web utiliza cookies para que podamos ofrecerte la mejor experiencia de usuario posible La información de las cookies se almacena en tu navegador y realiza funciones tales como reconocerte cuando vuelves a nuestra web o ayudar a nuestro equipo a comprender qué secciones de la web encuentras más interesantes y útiles Las cookies estrictamente necesarias tiene que activarse siempre para que podamos guardar tus preferencias de ajustes de cookies Si desactivas esta cookie no podremos guardar tus preferencias Esto significa que cada vez que visites esta web tendrás que activar o desactivar las cookies de nuevo If you or someone you know needs support or mental health resources, please call, text or chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visit 988lifeline.org for 24/7 access to free and confidential services Border Patrol Agent José Gil knew someone was going to die A sensor on the border was tripped and Gil responding to a potential illegal crossing had come face to face with a smuggler through the steel border fence as migrants scattered into the Mexican dunes to hide don’t bring them across," Gil warned the smuggler Migrant deaths have surged for a second year along this stretch of U.S.-Mexico border in West Texas and southern New Mexico The personal and economic toll on migrant families of losing their loved one – often the breadwinner – is immense on the border agents who find the bodies of migrants or who fail trying to save the ones they find barely alive 175 migrants have died in Border Patrol's El Paso Sector this fiscal year That broke last year's record of 149 deaths here a number many times higher than even five years ago when 10 migrants died in a year who patrol this stretch of desert populated by homes and crisscrossed by highways where migrants are dying within reach of help It's one of the contributing factors to a mental health crisis that has led U.S Customs and Border Protection to drastically expand support for agents over the past 18 months after 15 agents committed suicide in 2022 Border Patrol's mission is law enforcement The policies agents are meant to enforce are constantly changing and the work – often requiring hours of solitude in extreme conditions – can be lonely and dangerous Gil grew up in the desert landscape of El Paso he traces his roots to Mexico and started his career in the U.S He speaks English and Spanish with equal ease and knows the terrain of this borderland where he was raised: the ruddy dunes crowned with mesquite the sprawl of the metropolis where homes in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez have panoramic views of the border fence that divides them After warning the smuggler not to risk the crossing Gil buckled down in the dunes to wait for him to try again New resources for agent mental healthFifteen Border Patrol agents died by suicide in 2022 Customs and Border Protection and its parent on the personal and professional pressures border agents face and the true cost of the agency's historically male-dominated The mental health crisis among Border Patrol agents stems from many contributors, agency leaders say: The whiplash of shifting border policies; the strident tone of national immigration politics; conviction of murder by one of their own; the stress of apprehending families and children often in terrible condition; and – in this desert in particular – the dramatic spike in migrant deaths The mounting risks to migrants in the desert near El Paso are also evident in the number of rescues this year: more than 900 rescues up from nearly 600 rescues a year ago really bad because we’ve been seeing a lot of dead people Gil ‒ one of the few to clear the bar into the agency's two elite forces the Border Patrol Tactical Unit and the Border Patrol Search and Rescue Unit ‒ hasn't sought mental health support "Changing the culture is one of these things that doesn’t happen overnight," said Peter Jaquez who served in leadership in El Paso Sector and took a job last year as CBP's first executive director of workforce care We’re removing that stigma of asking for help." CBP's response since 2022 has been to swarm mental health and other resources to agents and to care for them at work and at home in a way it never had before Border Patrol has always had access to the chaplaincy program and volunteer "peer support" agents ‒ men and women in uniform who raise their hands to support others in field Peer support agents are now receiving additional training on recognizing the signs of mental health crisis CBP has also hired six operational psychologists who office inside Border Patrol stations Uniformed agents are now assigned as "resilience specialists" to create ties between the psychologists and field agents CBP launched a K-9 program specifically designed to support agent mental health The agency has created ancillary programs to help agents better manage stress including back-up child care and pet care programs and "family days" where agency leadership can ensure spouses are aware of the resources available to agents and their families the agency has also made a crucial change to a policy that prevented agents from asking for help removing the punitive risk they faced in permanently losing their badge and gun If an agent is expressing suicidal ideation But we’re not going to put them on a rubber gun squad and have them in limbo forever Mental health is treated like a physical injury They're given time to recover and rehabilitate." At Border Patrol's El Paso Sector headquarters Chief Patrol Agent Scott Good has made mental health and what the agency calls "resiliency" a priority "We don't need to be that tough guy or gal," Good said "We don't have to have our problems and take them home with us and not talk about it." Migrant advocates say the higher border fence and tougher U.S. policies tend to drive migrants into the hands of smugglers, who force them to take deadly risks "Our agents are going through a lot," Good said "The agents see the results of this evil that the smugglers have and it really does weigh a big toll on their mental health and well-being." seven Border Patrol agents have committed suicide Dozens of Border Patrol agents in El Paso Sector witnessed a death or found a body this summer agents told USA TODAY the failed rescues were the hardest on them Most said they were military veterans; that they didn't ask for help but CBP made mental health support available Agent Steven Figueroa responded to a group of migrants struggling in the Rio Grande and arrived to the rescue everything you would do if it was someone you knew His supervisor immediately alerted him to the resources available "They were all asking to see if I was good," he said said agents are law enforcement officers but "we are human ourselves." He is a vet and – like Gil and Figueroa – he hasn't used CBP mental health resources it all started with a dream of having that better life and to think their dreams ended up in that spot … they could be out there for months at a time or a year," he said of the bodies Three hours after Gil warned the smuggler not to cross roughly 100 migrants began scaling the border fence – five here Gil found an older man on his hands and knees in the sand "He was probably tired because he was running away from me," he said "I tried to pick him up because I could look up and I could see people running away." 'Hey stay right here,' so I could go get more help." Gil borrowed an ATV from another agent nearby who had just found the body of a dead woman and was following protocol: He would stay and wait for a sheriff's deputy and the forensic investigator The next person he caught was the same smuggler he had warned earlier ‘Te dije que somebody was going to die,'" Gil said Gil had already called in emergency assistance It was less than 3 miles over desert terrain to New Mexico's Highway 9 He put two migrants in front of his ATV and told the smuggler to hold the elderly man in the back He drove as fast as the overloaded ATV would let him How they would fare in the desert on a day like that one he is breathing.' We were like 30 yards from the highway Gil told the story standing in the shadow of the border fence and they’ve run into a semi (truck) – stuff like that doesn’t get me But actually having somebody dying on me like that there was nothing I could do because it’s too late "The coyote," he said of the smuggler who is now awaiting prosecution Lauren Villagran can be reached at lvillagran@usatoday.com Irineo Mújica and Luis Rey García Villagrán are the two people leading the 2,500-strong migrant caravan which left Tapachula on October 23 and is slowly making its way north The convoy is largely Central American and partly composed of pregnant women García is more pastor than protester: pensive Both understand the power of public opinion and have a knack for politics and an eye for the camera Their faith also binds them: Mújica is Catholic and García is an Evangelical Christian The caravan itself is spearheaded by a large wooden cross The pair spoke separately to Mexico News Daily about what motivates them to assemble and lead migrant caravans “I was in prison for 12 years here in Mexico accused of a crime that I didn’t commit There were a lot of organizations that helped me: Amnesty International Christian Action for the Abolition of Torture and in Mexico the Center of Human Rights Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas until they finally declared me a prisoner of conscience and I won my freedom I found God at university; I studied at the UNAM [National Autonomous University] “I was first held in the most dangerous prison in Chiapas because I insisted I was innocent … that’s a crime in itself … They took me to federal maximum security prisons I was in Puente Grande [Jalisco] and in Matamoros [Tamaulipas] for five years In total I was [in prison] for 12 and a half years In the maximum security prisons I was with the bosses “It was for political reasons … a crime that the authorities invented The criminal records were full of white correction fluid There were graphoscopic investigations … Despite all that I was sentenced to 78 years in prison until the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights took my case and told the Mexican state to free me or to go to the Inter-American Court in Costa Rica A friendly agreement was reached in which public apologies were given … They paid me and I formed the Center of Human Dignity [with the money] “The political motive [against me] was that I worked for the government and I didn’t lend myself to corruption … in the federal Attorney General’s Office [as a lawyer] “We all know narco trafficking turned Mexico into a narco state and we didn’t want to lend ourselves to it I lost my vision in my right eye … it motivated me to help other powerless people Other people in the same condition as me.” I’ve heard all the stories; it began with my own family They didn’t want to attend to my father because he was a migrant I’ve been a migrant [to the United States from Michoacán] I swore on my life that I would help migrants like my father I’m stuck going back over and over again to what they did to my family I don’t want to be a politician … the only thing I would have wanted is to help my father and through that I made the promise … if I couldn’t defend him at that time I think being able to defend the many injustices that these people carry The blessing is for him … I have been fulfilling the promise for 20 years “We’re going to Mexico City — I’m not going to the border — so that they give them their papers I firmly believe that Mexico has a responsibility I don’t care what [Foreign Minister] Ebrard says to be honest You feel all of the damage that they’ve done to you.” ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's Privacy Policy Mexico News Daily - Property of Tavana LLC ShareSaveCommentLifestyleStyle & BeautyFlaminia Villagran On Skincare Line, Wellness And Botanical ExtractsByNadja Sayej Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights 12:00pm EDTShareSaveCommentFlaminia Villagran and has a trademark procedure called Facial Harmonization which offers non-surgical touch ups to their nose She recently gave a lecture at Harvard University’s Joseph B Martin Conference center alongside plastic surgeon Dr “I’m from a small country where it’s still difficult for women to stand out in professional fields such as medicine “I usually work with small injections of hyaluronic acid following the patient’s natural anatomy and angles to reach the results they are looking for,” said Villagran The beauty industry is an ever-evolving beast especially with technology at the forefront of new discoveries it has shifted towards less invasive procedures to reduce risks and minimize downtime,” she said which is why patients are becoming more demanding It’s mainly due to social media photo filters “Clients are constantly looking for new and better options which makes it one of the most growing industries in the world,” said Villagran “It has definitely raised the bar of beauty standards.” But while injectables help raise self esteem “It’s always wise to maintain healthy boundaries that will not risk patients’ wellbeing,” said Villagran Villagran also recently launched her own skincare line called Glow by Dr. Flaminia Her products are not loaded with chemicals and vitamin K to help clients who don’t have time for extensive skincare regimens Flaminia Villagran holding a bottle of Glow Flaminia skincare product Her bestselling products include the Glow Day Cream which moisturizes the face without making it too oily The Glow Night Cream is designed to treat wrinkles and dark spots with retinol and vitamin C and moisture-boosting ingredients The brand’s Face Cleanser is another bestseller mainly because it soothes the skin while detoxifying it—it has ginger “Most face cleansers leave your face feeling dry and tight or they don’t clean deep enough,” said Villagran we wanted a cleanser that would truly clean your skin She also has a product called Bruise Cream for post-op recovery “It’s a hydrating serum that helps decrease the appearance of bruising after cosmetic procedures,” she says it also helps reprieve aches after procedures.” Villagran is expanding her skincare line in 2024 with more products with a focus on helping with skin conditions She’s also opening more clinics this summer including one opening in Mexico City this summer Villagran wants to help her patients feel confident going into the world “The most gratifying gift I receive from my patients is to see how their quality of life improves enormously after their procedures,” she said “It gives them that little boost that they were looking for to help them become the best version of themselves.” Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Villagran went to be with the Lord on July 24 Celia was preceded in death by her husband Celia is also survived by brother Robert and sisters Esther and Berta.A Celebration of Life service for Celia's family and friends will be held at 10 am on Thursday Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Heberto “Herbert” Limhi Villagran Villagran is preceded in death by his loving wife Left to cherish his memory are his children Maria Teresa Villagran and Roman Villagran Villagran is also survived by 25 grandchildren please meet at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 1518 Hillside Rd. There will be no formal procession from the church Everyone is asked to meet at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery for the interment the family kindly asks all those wishing to express their condolences in person to maintain social distancing orders all necessary restrictions will be observed in order to protect the health and safety of those in attendance All visitors must wear face coverings while inside building Continue to practice social distancing while inside the funeral home chapel We continue to ask that those at risk or those not feeling well stay home and reach out to the family through our website www.hillsidefuneral.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hillside Funeral Home the challenge is to create efficient insulation without using petroleum-based materials.  This creates a new challenge developing this technology with another ally YES Innovation.  The experimentation starts with BIOM a new type of insulation from a biosource that uses the thermal characteristics of rice fibers The idea is to create a triple impact in its production (social environmental and economic) in the communities in Daule on the Ecuadorian coast where these fibers used to be burnt and now In Arrachay every part of the perimeter was considered (foor You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Carlos Villagrán, the Mexican actor known for his role as 'Kiko' in the iconic show "El Chavo del 8," set social media abuzz in a viral video where he is shown dancing on stage dressed as the character that gave him international fame At the age of 80 and having recently recovered from prostate cancer Villagrán is reprising some of Kiko's dancing steps during his current tour in Mexico He has been doing Kiko skits for more than four decades He even had to fight legally for the right to do it He seemed to be one of those people with the secret of eternal youth The perception changed after he almost fell while getting on stage Seeing Villagrán wobble made people realize that Kiko is now an old man Some people criticized the actor's choice to continue embodying this character at his advanced age using terms such as "ridiculous," "out of place," and "pathetic." Others have expressed concern or pity suggesting it's unfortunate he has to continue working most people made a point of showing admiration and support mocking Kiko for working and enjoying his work at his age," wrote a fan ¿Qué carajo les pasa a los que se burlan de Kiko por trabajar y disfrutar de lo que hace a pesar de su edad ? 👏🏼 Yo NO me burlaría del artista que sigue de pie trabajando, me burlaría de los inútiles zánganos progres que quieren vivir del estado corrupto.🔥 Yo apoyo a Kiko ¿y tú? pic.twitter.com/WeYfWzy8Ar However, Villagrán's lively dance sparked an astonishing conversation on social media about aging, older artists, his legacy, and the right to work at any age. The discussion even ventured into politics, with comparisons drawn between the work ethic of the Mexican actor and that of the current President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador "Here we can see a ridiculous and decadent old man who struggles to stay current and that is why he has a show doing silly things who is only watched by people with no dignity or self respect The other is the great Carlos Villagrán 'Kiko'," wrote another person Aquí podemos ver a un anciano ridículo y en franca decadencia, que se aferra a seguir vigente y por eso tiene un show en el que hace pura pendejada, el cual solo lo siguen viendo quienes carecen de dignidad y amor propio. El otro es el gran Carlos Villagrán "Kiko". pic.twitter.com/8RPtgw8BGm This unexpected connection highlighted the diverse perspectives on aging and professional activity. While some viewed Villagrán's continued performances as a testament to his enduring passion and dedication, others used them as a lens to critique broader societal and political issues related to aging, employment The debate underscored a significant cultural conversation about the value and visibility of older individuals in the workforce but he represents the child we all carry inside pero aún conserva el niño que todos llevamos dentro y que muchos déjanos morir Villagrán's dance not only entertained but also served as a catalyst for a deeper exploration of ageism and the rights of older individuals to engage in meaningful work It brought to light the varying attitudes towards aging in the entertainment industry and beyond prompting a reevaluation of societal norms and expectations regarding age and productivity There is also the fact that Villagrán has said several times that he still plays Kiko our of necessity although he also considers himself a lucky man "because I have been happy and made people happy all my life." The actor gave an interview in Peru’s Panamericana TV where he said My heart sent me to give Roberto’s wife my condolences What I did was accompany her during this time of pain as colleagues we once were.” Villagrán also went into detail and told the TV host the word that came to mind when hugging Gómez Bolaños’ widow I feel exactly like you do,” and continued to say he decided to leave all differences aside to remember Chespirito with love and respect “It was so important for me to be there We had no resentments,” the actor expressed about his early years as the well-known character Quico in the famous comedy sitcom “El Chavo del 8.” The interview got even more emotional when the actor talked about his late grandchild who died from a rare illness which didn’t allowed her to move her legs “I was her legs and her caretaker as her father didn’t want to recognize her,” Villagrán said in tears At the end Villagrán said he'd tried to retire twice but he'll never forget what a Mexican politician once told him: "You don;t get to say goodbye  A man driven by the wish to become the best in his field every opportunity he was given and answering his call into chemistry from a very young age Dino Villagran came all the way from Mexico City to the University of Texas at El Paso to do his undergraduates and did not develop an interest in Organic Chemistry until his late years of career we get to know about Professor Villagran's upbringings and motivations throughout his career Dr. Dino Villagran is professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at University of Texas at El Paso Additional Links:Professor Villagran Faculty profile, click here.Professor Villagran Research Lab, click here. 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Reportedly Florinda Meza had forbid the attendance of actor Carlos Villagrán better known as ‘Kiko’ to her husband Roberto Gómez Bolaños funeral in Mexico City Both actors had allegedly been distanced for several years after fighting legal battles over the famous character ‘el Chavo del 8’ Villagrán released a statement through his Facebook page lamenting the sad loss of Bolaños calling him a genius “I’m so sorry about the loss of a great man so many lives were touched by the talents of this great person who opened the doors for me to develop the character of ‘Kiko’,” said the actor Only when we witness the reality of an absence do we discover the real feeling of friendship and a great teacher Today I feel sad for his passing #chavogenioteRECORDAMOS,” concluded the message After denying the rumors that he was banned from the funeral Villagrán attended ‘Chespirito’s’ funeral which was held in Televisa San Ángel at "La Plaza De Las Estrellas" and even warmly offered his deepest condolences to Gómez Bolaños’ widow “The moment of saying goodbye to our friend However in my heart I did feel satisfaction and joy about having taken the decision to be there to say goodbye to him with a prayer since a handshake will remain pending for another occasion,” said the actor During his 2+ years as Chief Editor at Nearshore Americas Matt Kendall operated at the heart of both the Nearshore BPO and IT services industries reporting on the most impactful stories and trends in the sector García recently told El Comercio that "Colombia is the Latin American country with the most free zones in the region." 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Villagrán had announced a tour throughout Brazil as the last one of his career and Rio de Janeiro was the city chosen to end a lifetime of memories and laughter under a circus tent in front of a thousand people with his signature sailor suit and big cheeks The actor shed some tears as he said goodbye to the character that he gave life to for almost three decades and thanked the Brazilian crowd for accepting him and welcoming him into their lives "Who addresses you now is Carlos Villagrán We've been together for 30 years but there comes a time when we have to stop I say my final goodbyes here in Rio de Janeiro as the audience cheered and shouted the sayings of the famous character An operation against the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel in Villagrán yielded results yesterday: cash allegedly paid to residents to man highway blockades was seized and two people close to the cartel’s suspected leader were arrested State police found dozens of envelopes containing 1,500 pesos (US $77) that are believed to have been given to people who participated in blockades that were set up yesterday to repel federal and state security forces at two points on the Celaya-San Miguel de Allende highway two points on the Salamanca-Querétaro highway and at the entrance to the town of Santa Rosa de Lima A photograph published in the newspaper Reforma showed an envelope stamped with a message that warned recipients that they “must go out to protest when required.” Guanajuato Governor Diego Sinhue Rodríguez said the envelopes were evidence that the blockade participants were paid by the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel He also said that the joint operation conducted by the military, Federal Police and state police to locate suspected cartel leader José Antonio “El Marro” Yépez Ortiz is continuing “We’re continuing to execute search warrants it’s going to be permanent and we’re going to be here day and night until we return peace to this area,” Rodríguez said sister-in-law of Yépez Ortiz and allegedly a financial operator for the fuel theft organization an active Federal Police officer identified only as Javier N Sources told the newspaper Milenio that Angélica N – the sister of Yépez Ortiz’s wife – was in charge of organizing the blockades aimed at preventing security forces from getting into Santa Rosa de Lima where El Marro is believed to be in hiding allegedly provided information to the cartel about the movements of the forces which enabled it to strategically choose where to set up blockades who also allegedly helped to organize the blockades A dozen cars, a truck and tires were set alight yesterday to hinder the security operation, which began in the early hours of Monday morning As federal and state security forces continue to search for Yépez Ortiz the mayor of Villagrán has come under suspicion of protecting the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Governor Rodríguez and state Attorney General Carlos Zamarripa have both accused Juan Lara Mendoza of refusing to participate in the operation against the cartel and its leader Zamarripa told a press conference Monday that the entire Villagrán police force ignored calls for backup to remove blockades preventing state and federal security forces from entering Santa Rosa de Lima But Lara rejects allegations that he and the municipal police force are in cahoots with the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel and denies knowing El Marro “I don’t know him and I haven’t received any payment we’re not linked to any criminal group,” he told a press conference The mayor claimed that residents of Santa Rosa de Lima are opposed to the joint military and police operation – and have set up blockades to hinder it – because they fear that they will be victims of human rights violations and that their properties will be damaged as has happened “on previous dates.” Lara added that he was unconcerned about being investigated for supposedly collaborating with the fuel theft gang, which is believed to be behind much of the violence that made Guanajuato México’s most violent state last year I haven’t been in jail even for being drunk so I have no fear,” he said Lara also asserted that the municipal police work for the citizens of Villagrán he denied having any knowledge that Yépez Ortiz is in the municipality and that his gang of fuel thieves operates there we all know he exists but nobody sees him there was gunfire this morning at the federal attorney general’s office in nearby Irapuato Gunmen aboard two vehicles fired several times at the office shortly after 6:00am damaging the building and a pickup truck parked outside Source: Reforma (sp), Milenio (sp)  We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Dolores Villagran created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Mission Park Funeral Chapels & Cemeteries Made with love by funeralOne Ruben Garcia's cellphone dings with text messages from U.S Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton now alleges it's "human smuggling." Paxton claims the Annunciation House "appears to be engaged in the business of human smuggling," charges its shelter network amounts to “an illegal stash house” and is threatening to terminate the nonprofit’s right to operate in Texas Experts say the litigation against a Catholic migrant aid organization is a serious expansion of Texas Gov Greg Abbott’s sprawling crackdown on immigration and border communities it could have wide-ranging implications for churches hospitals and other organizations that provide humanitarian assistance "We are now witnessing an escalating campaign of intimidation fear and dehumanization in the state of Texas," said Bishop Mark Seitz of the Catholic Diocese of El Paso The city's identity as "a place of welcome and dignity" is at stake driven by their faith to help the most vulnerable regardless of circumstance Garcia's network of faith-based shelters stretches from Dallas to Denver The shelters are staffed largely by volunteers, including college students and retired seniors. Two of the El Paso shelters serve as convalescent homes for migrants who have been severely injured on their journey, including those who have fallen from the 30-foot border fence Churches open their doors to migrants when they can and Garcia tries to ensure that every migrant processed and lawfully released by Border Patrol in El Paso has somewhere to go – a task that has gotten harder as the number of migrants arriving at the border has risen in recent years But his work has been rendered newly political as Texas' elected leaders – and national politics – veer further to the right on immigration Paxton said in a statement this week that organizations assisting migrants are “responsible for worsening illegal immigration.” “The chaos at the southern border has created an environment where NGOs funded with taxpayer money from the Biden Administration facilitate astonishing horrors including human smuggling,” he said More: So many deaths, not enough ways to track them: Migrant deaths surge at US-Mexico border a former Border Patrol agent-in-charge who also directed the agency's national special operations said he witnessed "both sides of it" during his 21-year career in the agency "I saw organizations that crossed the line and organizations that were there to help people," he said "Regardless of how provocative Texas is getting Texas is sharing with the nation the pain of this immigration problem so there is visibility to it." Border Patrol’s daily calls and text messages to Garcia’s cellphone each day have come during successive presidential administrations – Obama's Biden's – as the make-up of migrants arriving at the border has shifted from individuals sneaking into the country to look for work to families with children asking for asylum at the border Agents who process asylum-seekers and other migrants have often prioritized keeping them off the street once released that means texting Garcia and sending migrants to an Annunciation House shelter instead of a street corner "Faith-based organizations have been picking up the pieces of a broken system for decades," said Dylan Corbett executive director of the Hope Border Institute another El Paso-based Catholic migrant aid group Paxton's lawsuit "is designed for political effect and also to have a chilling effect." Annunciation House attorney Jerry Wesevich said Paxton's litigation is "a gimmick lawsuit to try to shut down" the nonprofit “You have a bunch of church ladies trying to help people,” Wesevich said “Annunciation House is not an immigration outfit It doesn’t decide who is in the country legally or illegally.” Greg Abbott has sought to clamp down on migration at the Texas border through his Operation Lone Star and the office of his attorney general Since 2021, Abbott has deployed hundreds of Texas National Guard troops to the Mexican border, installed reams of razor wire along the Rio Grande and bused more than 100,000 migrants to Democrat-led cities around the country at a cost of roughly $10 billion He recently announced plans to build a military facility to house 2,300 troops at the borderline Paxton has pursued the governor's border crackdown through the courts He has sued to force the Biden administration to continue building a barrier along the 2,000-mile border and defended Abbott's placement of a buoy barrier in the Rio Grande after the Department of Justice sued. He has filed more than 20 lawsuits against the Biden administration, including many targeting the administration's immigration policies Paxton's office ordered Annunciation House via email to provide "immediate access" to the nonprofit's records including "all logs" identifying the migrants it has served Annunciation House sued in Texas 205th District Court asking a judge to review which of its records must be turned over by law "The AG threatened criminal sanctions and forfeiture of (Annunciation House's) right to do business in Texas if the AG decides that (Annunciation House) has not complied the nonprofit stated in its lawsuit filed Feb 20 to revoke Annunciation House's registration to operate in Texas "All we want is a court ruling," Wesevich said In 2011 Villagrán revealed that his relationship with "Doña Florinda," who played his mother in the series, was complicated and even had to ask Roberto Gómez Bolaños for advice to finish it she had to be taken to the hospital to deal with depression These statements unleashed a series of controversies that to date remain a taboo subject for part of those involved During the broadcast of the Mexican show "El Minuto que Cambió Tu Destino," in which Meza was as a special guest the interviewer asked the actress if the statements of Villagrán were true "Did you have a relationship with Carlos Villagrán?" he asked I have what I have and I know who I am," Meza replied angrily I'm not willing to give that public response to Carlos Villagrán," she added After giving her answer the interviewer apologized and announced they were going to a commercial break [I though] that was the commercial break." In 2015 Villagrán revealed to Telemundo's "Al Rojo Vivo" that the affair was a mistake and he apologized I accept it and I apologize to the public," he said just a little more than friends," he added The love story between Florinda and Chespirito was also very controversial he was married to Graciela Fernández and had six children Arnoldo and Lydia Villagran of Holland celebrated 50 years of  marriage with a family dinner at Beechwood Inn Their children are Lynda and Eric Dettman of Phoeniz