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Project for the reopening of a theater in Morelia.

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Recently, I was invited to advise on the reopening of a theater in my locality. The project involves the reopening of a beautifully restored venue. I was invited by someone who tasked me with managing the search for multimedia companies to handle the audiovisual content. I did my research, consulted with people in the arts community in my city, and we decided to go with a company from Guadalajara for the initial events at the venue. They were very good :) I resigned from the position specifically because I realized that the madam who is in charge  to manage the project has a minimal understanding of show technology, digital arts, and oral hygiene... It wouldn't matter as much if they didn't express opinions or request things outside the logic of such projects. Additionally, this person maintains a "relationship" with one of the external contractors who signs as an engineer, which don't hold that academic degree. This raised doubts about the administration, and I

"The Pain of the Lake"

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"The Pátzcuaro Lake basin is now shallow; fifteen years ago, it would have been around 20 or 10 kilometers deep. The lake is 60% polluted, and today, two of its nine islands are no longer islands due to their shallow depth. The lake's pollution is largely due to various organic and inorganic waste, attacking the fauna and endangered species. Despite having two water treatment plants, waste, deforestation, direct discharge of wastewater by nearby villages make the lake's cleanliness an impossible task and perhaps a prophecy of its disappearance. Using this water for the region's crops is dangerous, making their food a health risk for the inhabitants and tourists in Pátzcuaro, where part of this harvest is sold. Michoacán, named in honor of our precious liquid (Place of lakes-fishermen-fish), has seen an increase in temperatures, reducing its bodies of water. The series aims to narrate my concerns and fears reflected in my postcards, my respect for traditional fishermen