AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMayan Balloon Festival: Tahmek, Yucatán is gearing up for the 8th International Maya Paper Balloon Festival on Aug. 22–23, expecting up to 20,000 visitors for giant hand-crafted tissue-paper balloons (up to 12 meters), plus live music, local food, and cultural exhibits. Frida Fest in San Antonio: The 10th annual Frida Fest at Wonderland of the Americas brought music, art, dance, fashion, and a Frida look-alike contest (with an official Guinness attempt for the largest gathering), celebrating Frida Kahlo’s legacy across generations. Mexican arts & culture in Mexico City: Mexico City unveiled a new interactive CAT Museum, adding another hands-on stop for families and culture lovers. Border wall fight: Texas lawmakers urged Gov. Abbott to push DHS to stop border barrier work at Big Bend National Park, arguing it’s harming the park even as CBP says it’s “limited” construction. WWE & Mexico City: WWE announced tournament matches leading to a Sept. 14 World Heavyweight title shot in Mexico City, keeping the spotlight on lucha-style spectacle. Sports culture: Canada’s women won flag football’s world title while Mexico’s women and Canada’s men booked 2028 Olympic spots in Los Angeles.
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