Argentinian programmer and artist Roni Bandini invented a device named 'Reggaeton Be Gone' to silence his neighbour's reggaeton music. The machine uses a microphone, a Raspberry Pi 3, and an AI algorithm to detect reggaeton songs and interfere with the Bluetooth speaker playing them. Bandini trained the AI with reggaeton tracks and used Edge Impulse for machine learning. The device sends requests to the speaker to turn it off or jam the audio when it recognizes the music with high certainty. Inspired by TV-B-Gone, Bandini's invention has gone viral, but he has no intention of commercializing it.

Ricardo Monreal, Claudia Sheinbaum's territorial coordinator, visited Puebla to confirm unity among the seven Morena members who sought the gubernatorial candidacy. He met with Governor Sergio Salomón Céspedes and expressed satisfaction with the positive atmosphere among the candidates, despite Alejandro Armenta being selected. Monreal praised Governor Céspedes for his open-door policy and believes Armenta will advance the 'Cuarta Transformación' in Puebla. The meeting included Morena leaders and officials, where Armenta highlighted agreements to continue adding Morena leaders to support the transformation.

Jaime Natale, leader of the Green Party, announced plans to meet with Jorge Estefan Chidiac to discuss his potential incorporation into the party after evaluating with the national leadership. Natale acknowledged Chidiac's political experience and potential contributions. Néstor Camarillo Medina, leader of the PRI, confirmed Chidiac has been approached by the Green Party but believes Chidiac's ideals are contrary to the Fourth Transformation and trusts he will not switch parties.

In 2023, Puebla recorded the highest number of disappearances since 2019, with 657 people reported missing. This brings the total count to 2,098 missing persons since 2019. Javier Cervantes, head of the State Search Commission, criticized past administrations for insufficient search efforts but noted current improvements in aligning state records with national ones. While not all disappearances are due to criminal causes, with some fleeing from violence or discrimination, the exact number of such cases remains unspecified. To date, 808 individuals remain unaccounted for, and efforts to locate them continue in collaboration with the State Attorney General's Office, collectives, and families.

Alejandro Armenta Mier, the sole pre-candidate of Morena for the governorship of Puebla, emphasized that pre-campaigns are meant to listen to the needs of the people rather than to aggrandize candidates. During the Effective Inclusion Forum, he spoke about putting aside personal interests for the love of Puebla and invited attendees to believe in the possibility of big dreams and honest politics. Armenta highlighted the importance of inclusion without pretense and unity without complicity, mentioning the support of various colleagues and representatives from the mega-coalition composed of Morena, PT, PVEM, Nueva Alianza Puebla, and Fuerza por México. He also expressed his preparedness for governance, citing his doctoral studies and specialization in a model of social bioethics inspired by Mexican Humanism. Armenta concluded by endorsing Claudia Sheinbaum for president, praising her scientific background and academic standards.

Fernando Morales Martínez, the candidate from Movimiento Ciudadano for the governorship of Puebla, stated that the race is between him and Morena's Alejandro Armenta. He claimed that Eduardo Rivera of the Mejor Rumbo Para Puebla coalition has no chance of winning due to a defection within the PRI. Morales called for a campaign of proposals and respect, emphasizing the need for a process with civility. He announced his intention to seek the governorship during the pre-campaign period without resigning from his current position as a local deputy. Additionally, Morales introduced Movimiento Ciudadano's candidates for local and federal deputy positions and a Senate seat for the 2024 electoral process.

Bourges, the capital of the French department of Cher, has been elected as the European Capital of Culture in France for 2028. The city, known for the Printemps de Bourges music festival, was chosen for its sustainable development project, which emphasizes environmental sustainability and the reuse of abandoned places. Bourges was selected over Clermont-Ferrand, Montpellier, and Rouen, becoming France's fifth city to receive this title. The European Capitals of Culture program, started in 1985, aims to showcase cultural richness and promote shared European values. For 2028, three cities will be represented, including one from France, one from the Czech Republic, and one from an EFTA/EEA country or EU membership candidate.

Sergio Salomón Céspedes celebrated his first year as the Governor of Puebla, marked by significant infrastructure projects, reconciliation with the federal government, business chambers, and citizens. Following the unexpected death of Miguel Barbosa, Salomón was appointed by the State Congress to ensure stability. His administration has been praised by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, especially for the construction of RUTA Line 4. Salomón's government has delivered on pending works across the state and announced major projects for 2024, including a new State Congress building and Ciudad Universitaria 2. Tourism has been boosted with events like the Feria de Puebla and exhibitions like Vincent van Gogh's and Disney's The Immersive Experience. Teziutlán and Huejotzingo have been named magical towns under his leadership.

The State Government of Puebla has enabled seven hospitals to provide abortion services following a successful legal injunction by the associations GIRE, CAFIS, and ODESYR. Gender advisor Marisol Calva announced the service availability starting today. The only requirement for pregnant individuals is to present a certificate from the winning institutions. The hospitals include Hospital de la Mujer, Hospital de la Margarita, and various ISSSTE clinics. Abortions are permitted up to 12 weeks of gestation, and no hospital membership is required. The local Congress has not yet legislated in favor of abortion, with only 13 of 41 deputies supporting legalization.

On November 22, over a thousand residents of Coyomeapan established a permanent protest in front of the Puebla State Congress, demanding an end to the lack of governance they have experienced since 2021. They refuse to recognize Rodolfo García as their mayor, citing inadequate public services, and demand justice for three individuals executed in May 2022, accusing David and Araceli Celestino of intellectual authorship. The protesters seek a meeting with Governor Sergio Salomón Céspedes and Congress leader Eduardo Castillo López, threatening to continue their protest if the meeting does not occur. The protest led to the cancellation of the Congress's activities, including the postponement of the ordinary session of the Plenum.

Morena has issued a call for local deputy, municipal presidency, and syndicate positions in Puebla, with registrations from November 20 to 22. Finalists will be announced on January 3, and candidates will be determined through surveys by March 10 of the following year. Aspirants are prohibited from campaigning, including posting billboards or painting walls. Members of the Partido Verde and Partido del Trabajo are also allowed to participate. Morena's national leadership has requested state leaders and councilors to resign if they seek public office in 2024 to avoid conflicts of interest.

In the second legislative year, 28 out of 41 deputies have delivered their second work report. The reports were presented in various forms, including large events by PRI members, booklets by Carlos Navarro Corro, and social media presentations. Deputies had a budget of 170,700 pesos for these events. The deadline for all deputies to present their reports is October 30. PRI members held their event at the Museo San Pedro with Governor Sergio Salomón Céspedes and national leader Alejandro Moreno Cárdenas. PAN members are expected to report last minute, while Morena members have used public events, social media, and door-to-door reporting.

Alejandro Armenta will kick off his campaign in Izúcar de Matamoros with presidential candidate Claudia Sheinbaum's support, followed by an event in Puebla capital with mayoral candidate Pepe Chedraui. Claudia Sheinbaum will also support local electoral campaigns in Morelos and Veracruz on March 31. Additionally, PRIANRD candidate Xóchitl Gálvez will support Eduardo Rivera at his campaign start in Puebla.

Taiwan's Ministry of Defense is monitoring the island's surroundings in response to what it calls 'irrational activities' by the Chinese military. Despite not wanting to escalate the situation, Taiwan affirms its stance on the island's security and sovereignty. Professor Alessio Patalano from King's College London's War Studies Department suggests that China's military exercises aim to instill fear of inevitable reunification through hard power. He warns that prolonged exercises could significantly disrupt navigation and Taiwan's economy, especially since missiles are landing near major Taiwanese ports.

Paris maintains its iconic landmarks like the Louvre and Quai Branly Museum cool during summer using Europe's largest urban cooling system, managed by Fraicheur de Paris. The system, spanning 89 kilometers of underground pipes, utilizes cold water from the River Seine. It's noted for its sustainability, potentially reducing urban heat island effect and city temperatures by one degree. The Louvre has been benefiting from this network since the 90s, enjoying ecological and economic advantages. A plan to triple the network's size by 2042 aims to extend its reach to hospitals, schools, and metro stations to combat the effects of global warming on Parisians.

The debate over Spain's proposed law to abolish prostitution has reignited discussions on the best model to protect sex workers, predominantly women. Spain looks to the 'Nordic model,' which penalizes clients to reduce demand. Germany, where sex work is legal, will review its laws by July 2025. The EU faces a challenge with human trafficking and forced prostitution, with the European Commission recognizing it as gender-based violence. The European Parliament's 2014 resolution views prostitution as contrary to human dignity and gender equality. Models across the EU vary, with Sweden, France, and Ireland following the Nordic model, providing social assistance to sex workers. Germany and the Netherlands represent the regulatory model, with Germany requiring sex workers to register and the Netherlands lifting brothel bans in 2000. The effectiveness of these models is debated, with some advocating for the Nordic model and others criticizing it for failing to protect sex workers.