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There are lots of reasons I rarely post anything on social media. I’d rather stay below the radar for Zuckerberg, Musk and their ilk, although of course I know their systems are rigged to detect my consumer whims, political views and personal data.

Lakeside residents who have been here for at least four years may recall the public flak raised over the start of the Chapala-Jocotepec Ciclovía project, with some critics saying it was a waste of money for something that would have little use.

The Lake Chapala area is in the throes of an expat population explosion.

In case you somehow missed the noise and colorful chaos, local folks cut loose from pent up pandemic anxieties with a few days of full-blown Carnaval revelry.

Over the years I have written numerous news stories about common telephone extortion schemes and local victims. I know the drill. Nonetheless, I got caught off guard.

Disturbing stats revealed this week by Chapala’s press chief have put me on edge.