User login Every year on and around May 15th, Madrid honours its patron saint, San Isidro Labrador, with a packed programme of events featuring concerts, shows and an endless range of activities for all ages. Tradition meets modernity in the week-long festivities that see Madrileños dress up and dance chotis in the streets and enjoy picnics with friends and family in the Pradera de San Isidro Park.  Traditional fare enjoyed on San Isidro include limonada (a drink made with wine usually apple) and rosquillas - doughnuts that come in different shapes and sizes: listas (“smart” de Santa Clara (covered in dry meringue) or francesas (with almonds) Free activities for the whole family are hosted across the city. Emblematic places such as Plaza Mayor, Las Vistillas Gardens and Pradera de San Isidro Park provide the backdrop for such events as the Giants and Big Heads parade Countless other activities are held in other parts of the city is usually followed by a concert of zarzuela and other traditional music From 6 to 15 May, Madrid hosts a number of traditional religious ceremonies: the blessing of the water from the fountain and a ceremony in honour of Saint Isidore, the Quinario for the saint, a mass at San Isidro Collegiate Church the Eucharist in the Chapel of the Cuadra de San Isidro and the Romería church service in the Pradera de San Isidro Park one of the most authentic neighbourhoods of Madrid you can immerse yourself in the city’s history Housed in the former San Fernando Hospice designed by architect Pedro Ribera this museum contains a scale model of the city in 1830 Enjoy these festivities like a true Madrileño because we’re going to tell you where they’re held what sorts of traditional sweets are eaten and what places in Madrid are associated with the life of our most beloved saint traditional tablaos (flamenco clubs)… When in Madrid Madrid's excellent transport system allows you to get around the city quickly and safely by bus The city’s new official sightseeing and tourist travel pass Our online store (in Spanish) sells artisan souvenirs Madrid's big party is approaching and although the full program has not yet been made public -it will be known in full on May 6- The Fiestas de San Isidro 2025 bring a program of free concerts of the previous week has included artists such as Carlos Baute Melocos or Funambulista in the Pradera de San Isidro Madrid’s stages were filled with live music for all tastes from the catchiest pop to indie and electronica the confirmations so far add Hammond York and María Ruiz today The rest of the performances will be announced on May 6 until May 15 This year’s poster has been created by Madrid-based illustrator Javier Navarrete but there are four versions of this poster which make a tour of four key points of these festivities: the meadow of San Isidro Iconic places where most of the San Isidro concerts and other key events take place during these dates either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Archaeologists have discovered five "puppets"—believed to have been used to perform rituals—atop a pre-Columbian Central American pyramid structure The ceramic figurines, which date back to around 400 B.C., were found during excavations at San Isidro, in El Salvador's Sonsonate district "One of the most striking features of the puppets is their dramatic facial expressions, which change depending on the angle that we look at them from," archaeologist Jan Szymański of the University of Warsaw "Seen from above they appear almost grinning but when looked at from the level angle they turn angry or disdainful perhaps meant to enhance the gamut of ritual performances the puppets could have been used in." archaeology is more of a challenge in El Salvador than in the neighboring countries—with many sites obscured by volcanic eruptions and the republic's high population density making excavation difficult "Very little is known about the identities and ethnolinguistic affiliations of the creators of ancient settlements that predate the arrival of Europeans in the early 16th century," he said adding: "This gets worse the further back in time we look." Investigating the previously unexcavated San Isidro site Szymański and colleague Gabriela Prejs discovered the five puppets as part of what resembled a funeral deposit—although it contained no human remains—at the top of the largest pyramidal structure This prominent placement suggests that the figures were involved in important "This finding is only the second such a group found in situ and the first to feature a male figure," noted Szymański Three of the five figurines have articulated heads giving them an appearance not dissimilar to that of modern toy dolls The researchers believe that they were used to stage a "tableau," although we may never know what messages such scenes conveyed What does seem clear from the finds is that pre-Columbian San Isidro exchanged customs and traditions with groups elsewhere in Central America while other artifacts found alongside them—for example the jade pendants—are also known from Costa Rica "This discovery contradicts the prevailing notion about El Salvador's cultural backwardness or isolation in ancient times," Szymański said "It reveals the existence of vibrant and far-reaching communities capable of exchanging ideas with remarkably distant places." Do you have a tip on a science story that Newsweek should be covering? Do you have a question about archaeology? Let us know via science@newsweek.com Szymański, J., & Prejs, G. (2025). Of puppets and puppeteers: Preclassic clay figurines from San Isidro, El Salvador. Antiquity. https://doi.org/10.15184/aqy.2025.37 Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that is factual and fair We value your input and encourage you to rate this article Newsletters in your inbox See all The name Miguel Hernández is applied to numerous structures and institutions around Alicante and Elche on Spain's Costa Blanca These include the airport serving Alicante and the university based in Elche Hernández was one of the most important poets (amongst many poets and artists) who fought and worked for the Republican government during the Spanish Civil War.  Hernández was not able to flee Spain like many others who had fought against the fascist regime Years of fighting and poor treatment had left him weak after succumbing to tuberculosis while in Alicante Prison close to Hernández's childhood home (now itself a museum) have been adorned with murals commemorating many aspects of the life Some of the works are by renowned street artists The centerpiece is a street art version of Picasso's Guernica The suburb has adopted the title of "open-air museum." While some show signs of age others are regularly maintained and updated The effect is magnificent and a sight not to be missed If you are following a GPS you will probably be directed to enter the tight complex of streets from the N340 When you have found and seen the murals you should retrace your route back to the main road Other potential routes are not as easy as they appear on an electronic map A fantastical glow-in-the-dark mural inspired by the city’s most famous writer This mural of the late David Bowie features eight colorful panels showcasing Bowie’s various alter egos An open-air art gallery that aims to share the stories of the people who live around it This massive 286,200-tile mosaic was the largest mural of its kind in the United States and is an early example of computer-generated art An abstract sculpture that will be a work in progress for the next 1,000 years Thomas Dambo's lesser-known early work is a creative 3D mural with sustainable birdhouses A bike traffic circle showcasing the works of local graffiti artists An unconventional monument to one of America's largest landowners Every year in mid-May in Yecla, reflecting the town’s agricultural heritage, local fiestas are celebrated in honour of San Isidro the patron saint of farmers and agriculture The veneration of San Isidro in the area has its roots a long way back. In 1710 there was already a well named after the saint (San Isidro El Viejo), but it was not until the 1940s that an image representing the medieval Castilian farmer who was canonized in 1622 was installed in the Basílica de la Purísima Over the following few years the tradition of a parade featuring carriages or floats developed and this has now become the main event of the Fiestas in Yecla After the official Queen and Ladies in Waiting of the fiestas have been proclaimed there follow various Holy Masses with the festivities culminating on the Saturday which falls closest to the feast day of San Isidro on 15th May in the parade known as the Gran Cabalgata de Carrozas The floats in this spectacular event are the result of thousands of man hours of preparation following which the wooden or metal structure is erected on tractor trailers There then follows the laborious and painstaking task of decorating the structure with 7-centimetre pieces of silk or manila paper which are crumpled and fixed to the framework Floats can be up to six metres long and a similar height meaning that tens of thousands of strips of paper are used in creating the finished article The scenes they depict are all related to Yecla and local agriculture The members of the “peñas” (or festive and folk groups) which prepare the floats dress for the Saturday parade in traditional local costume and the event is a riot of colour as confetti rains down on the participants and spectators The atmosphere is enlivened still further by the wine and food which are distributed to all those present and at the end of the event prizes are awarded for the best floats 18.00: The processional group sets out from the Fiestas Federation towards the home of the Fiestas Queen in Calle Ineria 40 along Calle Hospital 18.35: The processional group continues to the home of the children’s queen in Calle Arcipreste Esteban Díaz 29 along Calle Iberia and Calle San Antonio 19.15: The parade begins along Plaza José Martínez Sánchez Calle San Francisco to the Parque de la Constitución and the theatre 20.00: Opening speech of the fiestas at the Teatro Concha Segura 9.00: Classic bicycle rally and ride starting in the Parque de la Constitución.  12.00: The opening of an exhibition in the Casa de Cultura to celebrate 25 years of the Fiestas of San Isidro 19.00: Another exhibition opens at the Asociación de Mayordomos this one featuring miniature models and the winners of the photography competition.  21.00: The Los Ventorrillos fairground opens 9.30: Gachasmigas for all at Los Ventorrillos 12.30: A celebration in the Plaza de España of the 50th anniversary of the awarding of DOP status to the wines of Yecla 18.00: An official reception at the Town Hall for the groups taking part in the Ciudad de Yecla folk music abnd dancing festival which gets under way at the Teatro Concha Segura at 19.00 23.00: La Jungla Music Show at Los Ventorrillos 9.20: The fiestas queen and children’s queen repeat the same itinerary as on May 4 with a parade beginning at 10.15 the Procession and Offering to San Isisdro Labrador Reduced prices at the fairground in Los Ventorrillos 20.30: The traditional meal of bread and olive oil at Los Ventorrillos 18.15: The fiestas queen and children’s queen repeat the same itinerary as on May 3 with a parade beginning at 19.10 to the Plaza Mayor 20.00: Parade from the Town Hall to Los Ventorrillos with the flags and standards of the “peñas” (participating groups) 20.30: The Act of Homage to the Peñas at Los Ventorrillos 23.00: Comedy and DJ music at Los Ventorrillos 19.00: Following an official march to the homes of the fiestas queen and children’s queen the Federation parades to the Basílica along Calle Cura Ibáñez Calle España and to the Basilica.  19.30: The procession begins from the Basílica to the church of Santa Bárbara Calle Martínez Corbalán and back to the Plaza de España and the entrance of the Basílica de la Purísima 11.30 to 14.00: Wine tasting at the old railway station organized by DOP Yecla 10.00: The floats gather around the old station 10.30: A free guided tour of the old town centre and the floats on display near the station, Prior registration is required online here.  Calle Arcipreste Esteban Díaz and the Antigua Estación 23.00: Live music from Orquesta Mito at Los Ventorrillos 19.00: Prizes are awarded at Los Ventorrillos for the best floats in the previous day’s parade Community day of festivity in the village of Raspay: 18.00: Holy Mass followed by a parade through the streets If visiting Yecla don’t forget to make sure one of your first ports of call is the tourist office (Plaza Mayor For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Yecla Today In early 2025, due to renovation work at the usual office, the service is located on the other side of the Plaza Mayor at Calle Epifanio Ibáñez nº 2 (click for map) Yecla is a large municipality in the north of the Region of Murcia and these days is best known for its wines which has its origins in the abundance of pine trees on the mountainsides and the high plateaux While visitors in the 21st century may be attracted primarily by wine tourism as it was proclaimed in 1878) also has a wide historical and an identity quite different from the coastal areas of the Region of Murcia For this reason it is often grouped together with its neighbour and fellow wine-producing area Jumilla as part of the Altiplano area Yecla borders with Castilla-La Mancha and the Region of Valencia and is closer to Alicante coastal areas than much of Murcia These visitors come to see the historic old town itself - an atmospheric and interesting place crammed full of history - the natural beauty of Monte Arabí with stunning views for those who enjoy the outdoors the gastonomy and of course the wine route Yecla boasts cave paintings from 10,000 years ago in Monte Arabí Iberian remains in El Pulpillo and a Roman administrative centre at Los Torrejones as well as the remnants of the 11th century Moorish castle on the hill behind the town More modern (and complete) testimony to the past are the buildings in the town centre which include the grandiose Basílica de la Purísima the archaeological museum and the attractive Plaza Mayor where the 16th century Town Hall stands alongside the Renaissance Casa de los Alarcos The tourist office holds a full selection of leaflets accommodation and restaurant options and information about visiting Yecla for both individuals and groups There is parking close to the tourist office although those driving to Yecla for the first time are advised to park in Calle Perales.  For further information go to the home page of Yecla Today Saturdays 10.30 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.30 Click for map, Yecla tourist office and thank you for choosing CamposolToday.com to publicise your organisation’s info or event Camposol Today is a website set up by Murcia Today specifically for residents of the urbanisation in Southwest Murcia providing news and information on what’s happening in the local area which is the largest English-speaking expat area in the Region of Murcia When submitting text to be included on Camposol Today please abide by the following guidelines so we can upload your article as swiftly as possible: Send an email to editor@camposoltoday.com or contact@murciatoday.com Attach the information in a Word Document or Google Doc Also attach a photo to illustrate your article stands in court on the first day of a trial for alleged homicide by negligence against the medical team who treated the late soccer star in San Isidro on the outskirts of Buenos Aires Psychiatrist Nancy Forlini arrives for a court hearing in the trial charging the medical team that treated late soccer star Diego Maradona with alleged homicide by negligence in San Isidro Psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov arrives for a court hearing on the trial charging the medical team that treated late soccer star Diego Maradona with homicide by negligence in San Isidro A mural of late soccer star Diego Maradona covers a wall in the La Paternal neighborhood of Buenos Aires daughter of late soccer star Diego Maradona sits in court on the first day of a trial for alleged homicide by negligence against the medical team that treated her father in San Isidro on the outskirts of Buenos Aires ex-partner of late soccer star Diego Maradona arrives at court for the first day of a trial for alleged homicide by negligence against the medical team that treated Maradona Fans of the late soccer star Diego Maradona hold a banner that reads in Spanish “Justice for God” outside the court where members of the medical team that treated Maradona go on trial for alleged homicide by negligence in San Isidro on the outskirts of Buenos Aires daughters of late soccer star Diego Maradona arrive at court on the first day of a trial for homicide by negligence against the medical team that treated their father A sculpture of late soccer star Diego Maradona stands on the terrace of a bar in Buenos Aires Construction workers stand by a mural of late soccer star Diego Maradona at the stadium of the Argentinos Juniors soccer club the day members of the medical team that treated Maradona before his death go on trial for homicide by negligence A fan of the late soccer star Diego Maradona holds a sign that reads in Spanish “Justice for God” outside the court where members of the medical team that treated Maradona go on trial for alleged homicide by negligence in San Isidro on the outskirts of Buenos Aires Maradona was under the care of those professionals when he had a cardiac arrest in a house outside Buenos Aires on Nov Three judges will decide whether those charged a psychiatrist and several medical staffers The maximum jail time for those sentenced is 25 years the accused professionals didn’t provide adequate medical care Prosecutor Patricio Ferrari said he will provide evidence that Maradona was taken to a house in a private neighborhood in the town of Tigre without being in “full use of his mental faculties” to decide on home hospitalization Ferrari said it was a reckless hospitalization in which there was no control “After condemning him to oblivion in that house.. they deliberately and cruelly decided that he should die,” he said The prosecutor showed an image of the former soccer star lying in the bed where he was found dead with his abdomen visibly swollen The tearful family of the 1986 World Cup winner were present at the courtroom Ojeda shared a video on social media of Maradona’s son Diego Fernando wearing a T-shirt with the face of the football star The trial could last up to four months and there will be three hearings per week The spotlight is on neurosurgeon Leonardo Luque Maradona’s personal physician for the last four years of his life He performed surgery to remove a blood clot from the former footballer’s brain just weeks before his death who prescribed the medication that Maradona took until the time of his death a coordinator of the medical company hired for Maradona’s care during his hospitalization a representative of the company that rendered nursing service The Culture Department of Orihuela has opened the registration period for the 11th Edition of the San Isidro Murals dedicated to honouring the poet Miguel Hernández offers artists the chance to showcase their creativity on the facades of the iconic San Isidro neighbourhood in Orihuela Artists wishing to participate in the mural painting should complete the attached form (Annex I) where they can indicate up to three preferred facades in order of preference This will help with assigning spaces based on the participants’ needs. The registration form and all necessary information are available on the official municipal website at www.orihuela.es/desarrollo-de-la-ciudad/cultura/xi-edicion-de-murales-de-san-isidro/. the form should be sent to the email address muralessanisidro@orihuela.es offering local creators the opportunity to showcase and sell their products Participation in Mercadearte is free of charge Those interested in taking part must complete the form available at www.orihuela.es/desarrollo-de-la-ciudad/cultura/mercadearte/ and send it to muralessanisidro@orihuela.es. you can contact the Culture Department by phone at 672 217 438 Log in to leave a comment © 2021 The Leader Digital (KGTV) - A standoff in San Ysidro ended peacefully after a suspect was arrested following a shooting incident Sunday afternoon a resident at 3900 Via Del Bardo was shot in the arm by a neighbor According to the San Diego Police Watch Commander the victim's injuries are not life-threatening who lived in a back house on the victim's property retreated into his home and initially refused to come out Police responded to the scene and called in the SWAT team The suspect eventually surrendered and was taken into custody within an hour of the initial call Residents in adjacent homes were instructed to shelter in place during the standoff The situation was resolved within the hour with no further incidents (KGTV) - Tens of thousands of gallons of sewage water spilled from a pump station in the South Bay earlier this week The United States International Water & Boundary Commission (USIBWC) said on Wednesday night a pressure valve malfunctioned at the Hollister Street Pumping Station sending 30,000 gallons of water out on Hollister Street Crews were reported to have recovered 22,00 gallons from the spillage said an investigation into what caused the valve to malfunction is underway they suspect sediment and trash caused the malfunction because crews pulled a piece of trash from the valve blockage The Hollister Street Pumping Station is out of service still as of Friday and no date has been determined yet for when it will get up and running again The Smuggler's Gulch Canyon and Goat Canyon collectors were also shut off as a result a resident of Imperial Beach and activist against the IB Sewage Crisis at the Smuggler's Gulch Canyon Collector Friday Partlow explained how the sewage waters from Mexico first go through five canyon collectors like Smuggler's Gulch which directs the transboundary flow to the Hollister Street Pumping Station the sewage water gets sent to a treatment plant when the pumping station is out of service Partlow showed how the water leaks into the canyon which eventually funnels into the Tijuana River Valley This is highly concentrated and highly toxic," Partlow said and as you can see they closed off a lot of the trails and comes out to the collectors often to see for himself what's going on "It gives us a reference as to what really needs to happen on the resident side because that's where we're at," Partlow said then there are the people of Coral Gate who are right on the doorstep of the sod farm which due to the County not doing their dredging west of Dairy Mart Spill issues are nothing new for the pump station ABC 10News reported around 300,000 gallons of wastewater spilled from the Hollister Street pump ABC 10News reported that 20,000 gallons of sewage spilled out ABC 10News reported that a new pump was set to be installed ABC 10News asked the USIBWC for some possible ideas or solutions to prevent future spillage even relaying a couple of Partlow's requests for camera installations or a backup infrastructure that would prevent spillage from going into the river valley when pumps fail Fisher said they're planning to install flow meters at all five canyon collectors so the public can see the flow data for themselves are today an example of a Christian family of workers and of holiness in a simple life Pope Gregory XV solemnly canonized five saints who would be recognized as great figures in the history of the Church: St that on that day the Pope had canonized four Spaniards and one saint In the present year 2022 we celebrate the fourth centenary of this great event for the Church and also the 850th anniversary of the popular devotion to St which according to the sources took place in the year 1172 the Holy See has granted the Archdiocese of Madrid a Jubilee Year of St Madrid thus joins the major celebrations that will take place around March 12 including a solemn celebration of the Eucharist presided over by Pope Francis at the Gesù in Rome and a recently announced Jubilee Year of St Holiness in the life of the Church is felt in the sentiments of God's faithful people The processes of beatification and canonization are perhaps one of the ecclesiastical events where the most important role is played by the sensus fideliumIn them the Church listens to the voice of the faithful who ask for solemn recognition of what the faithful already know with certainty: that this person has lived and died a holy life and that he or she can be held up as a model and intercessor before the Father the codex of John Deacon gathered all this fame of sanctity of the saintly farmer from Madrid his work lived under the provident gaze of the Father What the Christians of Madrid transmitted to each other was put in writing in this codex it was solemnly recognized by the papal magisterium His cult spread rapidly throughout the Church and it is not uncommon to find chapels and hermitages dedicated to this saint who was also named patron saint of Spanish farmers by Pope John XXIII in 1960 the famous relic of the sacred incorrupt body of Saint Isidro Labrador is kept and venerated which has been preserved uninterruptedly since his death beyond the miracles of which he has been the protagonist is another example of the devotion that the people of Madrid with the kings and authorities at the head When Christians venerate the relics of the saints they do so supported by the certainty of the resurrection of the flesh promised by the Lord: our bodies are called to glory On occasions of special relevance for the life of the city of Madrid and the archdiocese the urn containing the incorrupt body of the saint has been opened so that the faithful could venerate his relics closely One of the central events of this Jubilee Year will be a solemn public exposition of the incorrupt sacred body for a whole week something that has not taken place for more than thirty years on the occasion of the centenary of the diocese of Madrid And what does a small worker who lived and died more than nine centuries ago have to tell us today In a society so in need of models of family life are given to us as a concrete example of a family that lives in mutual love In a society so in need of encouragement and example for workers the saintly farmer is given to us as a model of work that trusts in the providence of God the Father Isidore those words of the Lord are fulfilled: "I thank you that you have hidden these things from the wise and learned and revealed them to the simple Episcopal Delegate for the Causes of the Saints of the Archdiocese of Madrid Subscribe to Omnes magazine and enjoy exclusive content for subscribers Santo Domingo.- The Medical Express outpatient center has inaugurated its modern facilities in San Isidro aiming to enhance healthcare in the eastern region The event was attended by President Luis Abinader and emergency services centered on patients and their families emphasized the center’s role in positively impacting local populations and internationalizing Dominican medicine The project involved an investment of over 1,000 million Dominican pesos supported by significant funding from Pension Funds and collaborations with Lazul Inversiones highlighted that this initiative would generate jobs and improve community well-being Medical Express is recognized for its sustainable design based on neuroarchitecture 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Abraham Lincoln N° 452 Local 220B, Plaza La Francesa, Piantini, Santo Domingo SAN DIEGO (CNS) - An apartment building for low-income and formerly homeless seniors in San Ysidro opened Thursday, providing 99 units of affordable housing. City leaders cut the ribbon Thursday on the Ventana al Sur development, built in collaboration with the San Diego Housing Commission. It features one- and two-bedroom rental apartments in a four-story building -- including 25 for seniors who have previously been homeless. The units will remain affordable for 55 years. "This project itself is tangible proof of the fact that we are making progress on this key issue of housing affordability and homelessness," San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said at the ribbon-cutting event. "Affordable housing projects like this one help us to address the rising cost of rent, which we know is pricing too many people in our community. "It's one of our direct responses to that kind of challenge to make sure that we create a city that is safe, that is stable and is more affordable for all of us." Ventana al Sur will see its first residents move in next month. The structure was also built by Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee on Anti- Poverty of San Diego County, along with Kingdom Development. "Having your parent or grandparent be able to be near you as you're raising kids, it's an amazing, amazing thing," Assemblyman David Alvarez said. "That's what this community is about. And that's what this building and this housing is about because the statistics of San Ysidro are that it's an older community. Our older community stays here and lives here and wants to be close to their families, and this gives them that opportunity." According to a city statement, the rental units will be affordable for seniors with income ranging from 20% of San Diego's Area Median Income -- currently $21,200 per year for a one-person household -- to 50% of AMI -- $53,050 per year for a one-person household. "What Ventana al Sur is going to do is address not only our population who had been unsheltered, but it's going to give people an opportunity to see that the members of this community deserve better," said San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Nora Vargas. SDHC awarded a $4.4 million loan toward the project, coming from funds it administers from the city's affordable housing fund and the state's Department of Housing and Community Development's Local Housing Trust Fund. Financing for Ventana al Sur also included $5 million from San Diego's Bridge to Home program and $50.4 million from the state's Multifamily Housing and California Housing Accelerator programs. 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All rights reserved walks from one end of the city to the other will see how what was once a space for old party propaganda posters is slowly being filled with street art visitors who came to the island were amazed by the epic discourse of its murals Cuba must also be one of the few countries without advertising posters for mega companies like Coca-Cola or McDonald but also the Cubans who travel around the world full of commercial graphics until exhaustion commercial advertising for private spaces is slowly but steadily making its way often resorting to the “hook” of old rhetoric and also to street art The change in discourse began a few years ago and the new expression has not stopped growing and spreading I photographed the graffiti of a decapitated Trump I think it did not last more than 24 hours in the view of passers-by I photographed it in the morning and by the afternoon it had been erased I have read that Trump’s was one of the first graffiti by the young artist Fabián the dystopian novel by the British George Orwell The truth is that “2+2=5” is a prolific artist, and his character Super Malo is a constant presence in many neighborhoods of Havana. But he is not the only local graffiti artist. On the city’s ruined walls there are works by Yulier P. And if we’re talking about Havana graffiti, we must mention San Isidro, in deep Old Havana, once the red-light district, a neighborhood of sailors and humble people. The place where the most famous Cuban pimp, Alberto Yarini became famous and found death at the beginning of the last century the Gorría Gallery Workshop (GTG) has been based in San Isidro a project by the renowned actor and filmmaker Jorge Perugorría determined to change the face of the neighborhood and turn it into a kind of tropical SoHo they are promoting the San Isidro Art District community project has called on Cuban and foreign artists to decorate the neighborhood’s old walls with color It attracts tourists who walk its colorful streets and has become a must-see for photo shoots whether for girls’ fifteenth birthday celebrations or simply for people who want to fill their Instagram with portraits along with the graffiti that decorates the neighborhood works by Cuban graffiti artists coexist with those of urban artists from the United States Other neighborhoods in Havana and — why not — the rest of Cuba I would like to see our streets converted into an immense There is an abundance of talented artists and our old and dilapidated cities could use some artistic touch-ups The conversation here is moderated according to OnCuba News discussion guidelines. Please read the Comment Policy before joining the discussion OnCuba and the OnCuba logo are registered® trademarks of Fuego Enterprises OnCuba and the OnCuba logo are registered® trademarks of Fuego Enterprises (KGTV) — A pastor at Victory Outreach Church in San Ysidro was charged with failing to report a suspected sexual assault against a teen according to the San Diego County District Attorney's Office appeared in San Diego Superior Court Thursday morning on one misdemeanor count Merino faces the charge because he failed to report the church choir leader's sexual abuse of a teenager, which happened in 2021 and he had knowledge of the sexual assault but he failed to notify police or child welfare services and he was convicted in April of one felony count of a lewd act upon a child aged 14 or 15 10News reported the sexual assault in Aug. 2023 which happened after they attended a baby shower with other church attendees "due to a confluence of factors," the San Diego Police Department said at the time The SDPD Sex Crimes Unit's investigation identified Magana as the suspect The court set Magana's sentencing hearing for June 18 He will have to register as a sex offender RELATED: San Ysidro church choir leader arrested for sexual assault of minor DA Summer Stephan says minors in San Diego County deserve to have a safe environment, free of sexual or physical abuse, at their schools and churches. "When that kind of abuse does happen, it's critical that those incidents don't fall through the cracks and that the people in positions of authority follow their duty to report suspected abuse so victims can be supported, and abusers can be held responsible for their crimes," Stephan says. "Following the law of mandated reporting can potentially protect another child from being sexually abused by the perpetrator." The DA's Office says California law requires that people in certain positions, known as mandated reporters, must report any suspected cases of child sexual abuse. Among those professionals are clergy members, teachers, doctors, social workers, police officers and other professionals who regularly work with children. "Under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), these mandated reporters are legally required to report their suspicions to child protective services or law enforcement immediately, and they must submit a written report within 36 hours," the release states. If Merino is convicted, he faces up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. a CountryJesús Arencibia Lorenzoabril 8 El intento de detención por razones políticas del rapero y activista cubano Maykel Osorbo el domingo 4 de abril generó una manifestación barrial en la cuadra de la sede del Movimiento San Isidro Los vecinos se enfrentaron a los agentes policiales y lograron que Maykel no fuera llevado a la fuerza en la patrulla Captura de pantalla de un Live en Facebook de Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara (intervenido) It has become a street swollen with cries and raised fists With thousands of eyes answering screens back in chaotic direct broadcasts that go straight to the heart and wake you up Because the steam that isn’t let off and the bridge that isn’t extended will end up blowing up the impossible this marginal neighborhood in Old Havana that reminds us how all of us are living on the brink People living there – who hear TVs talk about soft blows at 8 PM and the next day go out and struggle to find their next meal in black and white – have understood and accepted the language of a blocked game of dominoes San Isidro is hurting because Cubans are pitted against other Cubans A sinister dilemma that maybe those who have been receiving blows all their lives will come out of this even more beaten up those who have been lucky to give the blows will be praised even more Who knows whether this is the only visible and accessible path for someone on Mount Olympus [The government and begin to fulfill their old promise of changing what needs to be changed I’ve had San Isidro in my throat for a few days now this neighborhood with spurs that took one of their own out of the mouth of the police who is trying to get in the middle of the boisterous pushing and shoving between the police and the rebel Irresponsible might be the first adjective that comes to mind because every responsibility accepted or not has a back story A chest of drawers of experiences that condition it and give it enough gunpowder to explode or the balsam it needs to remain contained What might throw a father into the middle of this commotion in an atmosphere of oppression and harsh arguments Do they have a home and family with the basic level of comforts and harmony is this the first scuffle he’s been in or has he already suffered – alone or with his father – other riots on the street and the dilapidated tenement Does he sleep alone in a crib or does he sleep with adults in their bed The San Isidro Movement doesn’t have a political agenda some people reproach them from their comfortable academic armchairs Nor does it have a leadership that has been accepted by a general consensus that might command a definitive flood in this country San Isidro has never intended to be this avant-garde It only wants to be – and manages to be with every action – the flame the bullet to end this unbearable disgrace Another country isn’t built upon the foundations of insults and cockiness because it seems nothing is built without cockiness and only with civic spirit either At least not on an island where so many words have been buried This article was translated into English from the original in Spanish If you believe that our journalism is important for Cuba and its people we want you to know that this is a critical moment Behind each publication there is a team that strives to ensure that our products meet high quality standards and adhere to professional and ethical values analyze the problems of our society and make visible the hidden issues on the public agenda is an effort that requires resources You can contribute to our mission and that is why today we ask for your help Select the way you prefer to send us a donation We moderate comments on this site. 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Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. , opens new tabPetroperu said on Wednesday it had deployed clean-up brigades from the moment of the spill and coordinated with the fishermen's union and local authorities so that local economic and tourist activities could continue normally.Petroperu said in a statement that it maintains cleaning personnel boats and drones in the affected area to "carry out preventive monitoring to guarantee the early detection of any eventuality."Local authorities have said the spill has damaged coastal plants and animals such as crabs while fishermen say the spill has stopped them from working."We have not been able to go out for six days now," fisherman Martin Pasos told local radio RPP we have not had any response from the oil company."Reporting by Marco Aquino; Writing by Sarah Morland; Editing by Aurora Ellis SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – A survivor of the 1984 mass shooting at a San Ysidro McDonald’s restaurant is reflecting on one of San Diego County’s darkest days marks 40 years since a gunman walked into a McDonalds in San Ysidro and opened fire it was considered the largest mass shooting in U.S Leo was just 16 years old and working at the McDonald's on that fateful day “It feels like it happened just yesterday," Leos said "I remember every single thing that happened that day Leos also believes that the San Diego Police Department took too long in their response before taking the shooter out It has been reported that it took SDPD 77 minutes to take out the shooter “Imagine waiting for over 30 minutes," Leos said As a teenager and not being in police work at the time I felt that there was something more that could have been done I felt that it took too long for law enforcement to go in and eliminate the shooter." Leos said the last thing he remembers from that day was lying on the ground thinking he was going to die A couple days later I woke up in the hospital." Leos believes his life was spared for a reason 40 years ago Instead of going on a downward spiral with his life he honored his prayer and joined the San Diego Police Department Leos has now been with the department for over 30 years and rose in the ranks to becoming a captain "I'm a big believer that God sent an angel down to protect me and save me that day," Leos said “I knew that I wanted to protect our communities and that’s why I became a police officer." Leos also said he believes that what happened 40 years ago has valuable learning lessons for law enforcement when it comes to handling mass shootings "Law enforcement has come a long way and I’m glad," Leos said we have more tactical training and we all have the equipment that is needed to go in there and eliminate an active shooter All that stuff was only taught to the SWAT team previously The public can meet Leos in Clairemont Thursday at 6:30 p.m. There will be a showing of Charlie Minn’s documentary on the San Ysidro McDonald's Massacre called Leo will be particiapting in a Q&A afterwards The San Ysidro McDonalds was eventually torn down and replaced with the Southwestern College Higher Education Center In front of the new building is a memorial that features 21 hexagonal pillars representing each of the 21 victims An event to remember the victims and mark 40 years since the tragedy is scheduled at 10 a.m at the Southwestern College Higher Education Center (460 W which is one of the reasons I write about cigars I was probably more fascinated by learning about cigars than I was with smoking them It was like a whole new world and I was enthralled by the uniqueness of this industry But cigars have also been a way for me to learn about other topics. For example, I’ve learned more about Nicaragua than I ever could have imagined. But even specific cigars have been a great window into history, like say this review of a Jake Wyatt Cigar Co. that made me rethink what I knew about Darwin I’m not alone in my fascination with history While there are plenty of cigars that are named after basic terms like Habano Reserva many cigars use names that are deeply rooted in history HVC Cigars’ San Isidro line is one of those It’s named after the street in Havana where Alberto Yarini I still remember typing Yarini’s name into Google six years ago when this line debuted and brief moments like that is something that I really enjoy about my job it debuted in a single box-pressed 6 x 52 size The blend features an Ecuadorian habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and fillers from Nicaragua The line is made at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A Here’s what I wrote when I reviewed the Geniales size in November 2019: I feel like San Isidro could use some time but it requires a lot of work to dig through the earthy core This certainly lacks some of the balance and vibrancy that I’ve come to expect from HVC Cigar Co. which in my opinion is putting out some of the best cigars on the market for a brand of its size This is certainly on the shortlist to redux in six months though I imagine the flavors will be in a much better spot in less than that The cellophane of this nearly five-and-a-half-year-old cigar is slightly discolored There was a time when I would have put a lot of stock in the color of cellophane or how a white band discolors I would have associated those things with clear signs of substantial age Not only will some storage conditions accelerate these processes but the bands themselves can be made to yellow quicker than normal I know these cigars are from the original box we received in August 2016 The wrapper for this cigar looks quite a bit different than what you see in the picture above: there’s a great reddish-brown color with no real oils and well hidden veins The aroma from the wrapper has some soy sauce flavors—though at times the saltiness and acidity reminds me of sweat—over barnyard and this weird meatiness that reminds me of the smell of cold steak after it gets brought home on a hot summer day The foot is quite a bit different: chocolate syrup over green tea flavors and hints of chili pepper minor amounts of soy sauce and a bit of a grape juice The San Isidro Geniales starts with a lot more woody flavors than I expect followed by some classic pepper flavored beef jerky before a dryness brings nuttiness It is very well balanced and medium-full in intensity a Nilla wafer-like sweetness and some creaminess take over as the main flavors beating out pepper and a toasty cedar I find the finish to be more interesting: offering a damp cedar flavor with plum sweetness corn tortilla and a harshness that isn’t distinct enough to show itself as a specific type of pepper multigrain bread and some mild coffee flavors There’s some starch flavors that take over as the retrohale transitions into a finish before liquid smoke and white pepper add themselves to the mixture body is medium-full and strength is medium I’m particularly impressed with two facets of the cigar: the profile is very smooth but robust but I’m forced to make a touch-up to help the burn There’s a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde syndrome when it comes to the burn of the San Isidro The same cannot be said about the second half of the cigar and I now find myself needing to touch it up quite frequently including on a couple of occasions where the cigar just went out the smoke production is great so long as the cigar remains lit Brown rice slowly makes its way to the front of the profile and eventually takes over as the main flavor over a deep bread flavor earthiness and a something that reminds me of the inside of a pork rib The finish has a distinct strawberry lemonade flavor over walnuts creaminess and a medium amount of black pepper Retrohales have bread flavors along with creaminess some oak and spicy touches that remind me of bourbon white pepper and some Thai mint-like flavors after the smoke leaves my nostrils it takes me three hours and 20 minutes to finish the cigar which is more than an hour longer compared to the original review My original review said that I should redux this cigar in six months The cigar’s score is going to get severely punished for its burn issues Not every cigar gets better with age but this is one of them and if you happen to still have some of these from 2016 lying around I am an editor and co-founder of halfwheel.com/Rueda Media I previously co-founded and published TheCigarFeed I have written about the cigar industry for more than a decade covering everything from product launches to regulation to M&A I handle a lot of the behind-the-scenes stuff here at halfwheel wearing sweatshirts year-round and eating gyros COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER Homelessness is a growing worldwide problem and Costa Rica is not immune I have witnessed the homeless population in San Isidro de el General grow from a handful of alcoholics to a mix of drinkers and the sporadic arrival of Venezuelan refugees My wife and I bought bread, bologna, cheese, bananas, and filled some thermos jugs with coffee and went to town on Christmas morning. The forty sandwiches, the jugs of coffee, and the bananas were distributed within the hour The town central park was where we found most of those in need but as soon as we began passing out the food as if summoned by a communication system known only to the homeless My wife and I had different reasons for our altruistic gesture Over the years we have both become more devout in our beliefs: She is an evangelical Christian who regularly reads la biblia and attends her favorite iglesia We are equally firm and unshaking in our philosophies we get along and have been married almost 27 years Our beliefs converged when she mentioned the idea of doing what Jesus would do on Christmas morning I liked the idea because Christmas long ago became for me more a day to get through than one of celebration the entire Christmas/New Year’s period meant extra hours and no days off as it is the most hectic two-week block of the year Though I long ago abandoned any type of organized religion and worship of saviors So the food and attention gave the downtrodden group we encountered a moment of happiness and made me happy as well my wife mentioned another idea involving the local homeless Any time I wear sandals she points out all the disgusting flaws of my gnarly size 12 feet: The toenail fungus the peeling skin on the heels and undersides Once in a great while I relent and let her soak and scrub my feet and toes until they are as clean as they will ever be relayed to me as we chatted in bed before rising to start the day was to go to the park and wash the feet of the homeless Jesucristo was her inspiration for this idea I told her that of all the things the poor stragglers sleeping in the park needed getting their feet washed was like number 100 on the list Then I told her that if she thought my feet were gross I did not want to think about what she might encounter among her prospective subjects I asked her which they would likely prefer Then I asked where she planned to get a steady supply of clean water in such a public place partly because I thought the idea was a little too much of an attempt to emulate Jesus and partly because I knew if she went ahead with it The Fork: Things we learned about food and New Mexico from online maps The Fork: Readers Sound Off: San Isidro Plaza How many great restaurants can be in one place? As we were going to town on some pizza at Pizza Centro in the Southside’s San Isidro Plaza the other day which we then said out loud and to no one: “Wow there sure are a lot of restaurants crammed in this little shopping zone.” it’s a real bummer the Regal Cinema down there shuttered because anytime a theater closes that’s bogus for all of us who believe film is one of the most glorious mediums ever you pretty much can’t go wrong at San Isidro Plaza No one at SFR has reviewed Pizza Centro or the Tribes Coffeehouse over there but when we went looking for words about other businesses in the shopping center Let’s take a look at some of those real quick In 2019, SFR named the Southside location of Mediterranean joint Cleopatra Café as one of its 15 Faves in the now sadly defunct Restaurant Guide that we used to put out (we still have a directory coming your way which we’ve done for years—well before the Santa Fe Foodies Facebook group SFR Culture Editor Alex De Vore (you’re gonna see his stupid name a few times in this week’s edition) wrote that “both locations still boast some of the best dishes in town.” And he’s still right try the sheesh tewook for an affordable chicken delight and don’t never not be not unwilling to try the falafel Not so long ago, De Vore also wrote about Santa Fe Capitol Grill, one of the only restaurants open on the afternoon of the Fourth of July last year, and one that, according to the writeup “Perhaps you wouldn’t expect [it] at a Southside bar and grill in a strip mall but the steak was...fantastic all around.” Dude also really liked that burger referring to owner/chef Juan Carlos Pineda “what the hell else have I been missing over there?” We must also not forget about the Southside iteration of the Plaza Café (which is aptly dubbed Plaza Café Southside in both a triumph of naming and concision), where the brekkie b is good as all get-out—”one of the best breakfast burritos...in town,” actually See that photo on the top of this newsletter That’s from the Plaza Café Southside—and yes Even we, The Fork, are not impervious to the charms of this little food oasis in a sea of hardware stores and massage chains. In fact, we grabbed a green chile cheeseburger at El Milagro just a couple weeks ago, and we’d like everyone to know that it slaaaaaaaaaaps (even if we can’t possibly name one GCCB the top in town) In summation, we’ve got more eating to do down there, which is really saying something since we hate driving in the car for more than six minutes and we don’t live super near San Isidro Plaza. What do you think, dear readers? Do you love it? Should we get a snack at Tribes? What else have we or the day-to-day nerds at SFR missing? Send your thoughts to thefork@sfreporter.com This is the song we imagine when we’re thinking about how many cool restaurants are all up in San Isidro Plaza We just think more people should listen to Cat Power In this week’s print edition of SFR, it’s time for lunch and dinner on or around St Most Helpful Tip of the Week (a barely edited letter from a reader): WE didn’t say anything about pizza last week Jaro barangay captain Ronela Juaneza has appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to nullify the City Council’s decision suspending her for six months The suspension was based on allegations of irregularities in the release of public funds In a memorandum submitted to the Office of the President argued that the accusations lacked legitimate grounds and amounted to political persecution chair of the City Council’s Blue Ribbon Committee which found Juaneza administratively liable for three counts of misconduct in office and dishonesty These include the violation of Republic Act (RA) 9184 and RA 7160 (the Local Government Code of the Philippines) The case stemmed from complaints by several residents — Eugenio Bolivar They accused Juaneza and barangay treasurer Janette Gacuma of violating procurement laws and releasing public funds without competitive bidding Specific expenditures questioned include the P94,122.32 for office supplies; P365,488 for well-milled rice; P235,660.72 for drugs and medicines for senior citizens and encashment of checks for barangay operating expenses describing them as baseless and politically motivated She claimed her political opponents were retaliating against her after she filed graft charges against her predecessor for P1.8 million in unliquidated funds Juaneza argued that the City Council failed to secure a majority vote to determine the sufficiency of the evidence The village chief said the summons were issued by the Blue Ribbon Committee chair She claimed that the Council prematurely deemed her guilty of splitting contracts even before conducting a proper investigation Juaneza also argued the committee report was undated and submitted after the Council had already acted on it She also lamented the delays in submitting a written report or draft decision that violated the 30-day rule in the 2017 Rules of Procedure Juaneza argued that these procedural lapses and the alleged partiality of the Council rendered the entire process a “sham.” Juaneza has asked the Office of the President to nullify the suspension order She pointed out that the proceedings were marred by irregularities and violations of her constitutional right to a speedy disposition of her case./PN and website in this browser for the next time I comment A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck the Municipality of San Isidro in the Province of Northern Samar 2 issued by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) confirmed that an earthquake jolted San Isidro at 4:38 a.m 124.31°E - 019 km S 06° W of San Isidro Northern Samar; City of Calbayog and Santa Margarita gmaregionaltv.com is home to the latest stories produced by news teams of GMA Regional TV from stations in key areas across the Philippines gmaregionaltv@gmanetwork.com About us Advertise with us Una de las sesiones del proyecto “Espacio para el diálogo y la liberación femenina” Foto: Tomada del perfil de Facebook de Claudia Genlui Maybe La Chiqui (as she prefers to be called) wouldn’t have said “I feel abused” before La Chiqui and other women from the San Isidro neighborhood in Havana have found a place where they can talk about their everyday problems during sessions of the project “Space for women’s dialogue and liberation” they talk about gender-based violence and its recurrence the sexualization of childhood and self-esteem in which art and nature come together (planting a tree together “When these kinds of problems come into your life they say that they used to hide their bruises from beatings because it would be a sign of weakness if they didn’t,” Claudia Genlui explains an art historian and the project’s coordinator The objective is to connect women who have been abused with an intimate conversation and debate about gender-related issues and artistic exercises She says that during her time as a curator in this community she has seen problems that she identifies with “I met women who were being abused and often didn’t even realize it,” she remembers Even though she isn’t an expert in gender-related issues she is convinced that art is a powerful tool to connect The project has allowed La Chiqui to discover that she can count on other women like herself for support “We have learned to come together to feel safe because we mutually support each other with the problems we have.” They have also tried to include men in these gatherings “I am interested in getting both sexes to interact within this experience,” Genlui explains They also do healing and relaxation exercises Photo: Taken from Claudia Genlui’s Facebook page a park or a WhatsApp group are where these exchanges take place The important thing is that they all feel comfortable and safe When physical distancing began in the country as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic the group’s dynamic shifted with the aim to continue strengthening this connection Even though the pandemic has stopped these women from seeing each other they have managed to adapt to the new dynamics of their meetings Conversations on social media have allowed them to continue to chat about their problems identify their needs and find alternative support “I have seen many of them have more self-confidence after one of these sessions One woman even set up a project to help disabled people during the pandemic,” Claudia Genlui says Understanding what gender-based violence and abuse means – in a neighborhood with a history of marginalization like San Isidro - Everyday life in these places has led to other difficulties which means that sometimes they are forgotten from public and media agendas the project coordinator of “Space for women’s dialogue and liberation” is valid when it comes to tackling a problem but I do think that they need to be more in touch with Cuban reality I would like to achieve this with ‘Space…’ a solid project which can really support a community I dream of being able to provide psychological economic and legal support for these women I want this to become more than just a conversation for it to really do something and for it to contribute towards improving the quality of life of each and every one of these women.” La Chiqui believes that “Space…” should have been created a long time ago but for all the women who need this strength and company.” Psychologist and feminist Ailynn Torres has noted that “while in the world 35% of women have suffered physical and/or sexual violence at the hands of an intimate partner or sexual violence from another person other than their intimate partner 39.6% of women have said they have been a victim in intimate partner relationships at some point in their life.” While the debate about this issue has become more visible in recent times and even been the cause for civic organizing there are several shortcomings in response services for domestic abuse victims To name a few: shelters do not exist in the country and there are still barriers in women’s access to criminal justice in cases of gender-based violence There are other situations which are fostered because of structures of inequality which make the social and economic landscape a lot more difficult for women to navigate In the article “Welfare systems in Cuba: Women and inequality,” published in edition no Torres offers a detailed map of many of these matters; including the low rate of Cuban women’s participation in the formal labor market and the fact that women dedicate more hours to housework -14 hours more per week than their male counterparts according to figures taken from the 2016 National Survey of Gender Equality while Cuba reports lower figures than other countries within the region official statistics for 2016 (published in 2019) reveal that the femicide rate was 0.99 per 100,000 girls and women aged 15+ Approximately one woman is killed by her partner or ex-partner in Cuba This article was translated to English from the original in Spanish A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state