The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Fans of Mexican folk art are in for a huge treat with the grand opening of the Colección de Recuerdos museum, scheduled for Thursday, March 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. The museum i...
Six women and six men who will stand for office at the Lake Chapala Society’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 17 were introduced to a full-house audience at the Open Ci...
Women of all ages—from young girls to grandmothers — filled the streets of Guadalajara for two International Women’s Day marches, carrying hundreds of handmade si...
It was a Sunday of starkly contrasting cricketing realities.
On March 8, in the cauldron of the 132,000-seat Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India defeated New Zealand by 96 r...
In a reversal following weeks of street protests, legal challenges and mounting ...
President Claudia Sheinbaum has deployed more than 2,000 additional soldiers and...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
To facilitate and streamline communication with citizens, the Ajijic Delegaci&oa...
Puerto Vallarta also found itself at the epicenter of the violence that erupted ...
Sheila Forst Ruof, a distinguished member of the Lake Chapala community for more...
The National Infrastructure Fund (Fonadin) has approved 1.5 billion pesos to ext...
Currency fluctuations can be invisible to the average Joe Blow or Juan Perez. In...
While the main draw for the 2026 World Cup has been complete for months, some be...
“Gratitude” may be the theme of Thanksgiving, but for many of us, ou...
“The Michael Hogan Reader” by Michael Hogan. US$14.95. San Dieg...
The Centro Educativo Jaltepec’s new tequila tour to benefit its students i...
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April...
I have never understood why pizza has a reputation as a junk food—except f...
Community and environmental organizations from the Lake Chapala region have take...
The American Society of Jalisco (AMSOC) is active in spades this month, with a d...
Country-western fiesta
The Rainbow Alliance hosts Hoedown for Hope, a cou...
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late...
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a present...
Recently, the Puerto Vallarta community lost an extraordinary soul. Many have ca...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
In accordance with the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) bylaws and Mexican regulations...
Spring has a special vibe around Banderas Bay. This time of year, I live in deni...
Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping fo...
The popular Mexican saying “¡Ni con chochos!” hints at a cultu...
As we look ahead, we weary news junkies might hope for a sensational, feel-good ...
Well, like all things human, there’s a time to come and a time to toddle a...
December 12, in the rural villages throughout Jalisco — and Mexico —...
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I&rsqu...
There is a certain body of water I have swum in, sailed on, and flown over at va...
I’m in the shower on Tuesday afternoon on my third shampoo to wash gobs of...
Following a successful run in Chapala last fall, the exhibition “Recoverin...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, ther...
The Lake Chapala Orchestra (LCO) invites music lovers to an afternoon of rich Sl...
Gala fundraiser
Mariachi Juvenil Axixic, a youth ensemble made up of the most t...
Following a successful run in Chapala last fall, the exhibition “Recovering the Sacred Feminine” by Ajijic-based multidisciplinary artist Noris Binet has opened at the Ex Convento del Carmen in Guadalajara.
The global phenomenon that revolutionized Irish dance is bringing its 30th Anniversary Tour to Guadalajara on Sunday, June 7, with performances at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Auditorio Telmex.
The Lake Chapala Orchestra (LCO) invites music lovers to an afternoon of rich Slavic color and sweeping Romanticism with Slavic Rhapsody, a special concert on Saturday, March 28, 2 p.m. at the Robert Kleffel Auditorium, located at the Instituto Tecnológico de Jalisco Chapala, Libramiento Chap...
Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) will open the final production of its 61st season, “The Woman in Black,” written by Stephen Mallatratt and directed by Paul Kloegman, on Friday, April 3.
Gala fundraiser
Mariachi Juvenil Axixic, a youth ensemble made up of the most talented students from the Pedro Rey Mariachi School in Ajijic, is seeking $US12,000 to purchase a used Hyundai Starex truck.
Ajijic Quilt Guild
The quilting and fabric artists of the Ajijic Quilt Guild will host a one-day exhibition of their works on Monday, March 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the grounds of Casa Lule Restaurant, Ocampo 180, between Rio Bravo and Seis Esquinas.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances. Director: Emma Tammi. Cast: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio. Rated: PG-13. Time: 1:44.
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Ethan Hunt and the IMF team continue their search for the terrifying AI known as the Entity - which has infiltrated intelligence networks all over the globe - with the world’s governments and a mysterious ghost from Ethan’s past on their trail.
The popular Mexican saying “¡Ni con chochos!” hints at a cultural faith in the improbable: if something can’t be done even with the help of chochos — those tiny, sugar-based homeopathic lumps or balls — then it truly is impossible.
“Confluences” is a book you can’t possibly put down, once you start paging through it. Whether you come across photos of prairie dogs or flamingos, blue whales or blue-footed boobies, you know immediately that Guadalajara native Alejandro Prieto loves all the members of the an...
December 12, in the rural villages throughout Jalisco — and Mexico — early-morning prayers, hymns and celebration began long before daylight, honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe, the Queen of Mexico.
On a recent chilly morning, I stopped at a nearby public market for some hard-crusted bolillos. It was an unseasonably squally January day-a brief drizzle, a slice of sun, then clouds and more chilling drizzle. On the muddy steps of the mercado municipal, I ran into Altagracia Mendez, dueña o...
There is a certain body of water I have swum in, sailed on, and flown over at various points in my life. For centuries, since 1550, everyone has referred to it as the Gulf of Mexico.
As we reflect on the tech news of the past 12 months, stories have ranged from virtual reality games to foldable smartphones. Yet, the topic dominating much of the conversation this year has been artificial intelligence (AI), particularly ChatGPT.
As we look ahead, we weary news junkies might hope for a sensational, feel-good story to restore our belief in humanity.
Such as Elon Musk (how can one person really be worth US$749 billion, as Forbes just reported?), donating half his wealth to save infants from malnutrition and prematur...
U.S. President Donald Trump touts himself as a champion of peace, a man dedicated to ending wars and conflicts worldwide. But is that really the case?
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I’ve had the pleasure of living in for the past two years.
The wool coat looks worse for the non-wear. It is wrinkled from being unworn and crammed in the back of a closet for two years; dotted with dust and dog hair from a dog that departed the family a year ago; in need of a lint brush that can’t be found in the pile of things to be thrown away, don...
I’m in the shower on Tuesday afternoon on my third shampoo to wash gobs of flour out of my scalp and prevent my hair from drying out with a coat of engrudo, that homemade paste used to make anything out of papier-mâché.
¡Vamos a los toros! That is an enthusiastic refrain likely to be heard these days as local Carnaval festivities are unwinding.
While expat residents may get a kick out of being bystanders at the seasonal street parades, many don’t quite grasp that the most popular and exciting action go...
Well, like all things human, there’s a time to come and a time to toddle along. Especially in these “toddle along” years when the emotional energy wears out and a job starts to feel overwhelming, and lacking the visceral push one needs to create something new and worthy over a...
Anger is a trouble-maker. It’s a question that should have been studied ages ago. We’ve made arrangements to talk to one of psychology’s foremost authorities on this subject, as well as the man most respected in Europe for preserving jams and jellies. Dr. Emmett Soldi of Catania Un...
The American Society of Jalisco (AMSOC) is active in spades this month, with a diverse lineup of events aimed at fostering community, learning and well-being.
The Guadalajara chapter of Democrats Abroad will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, March 7, 7 p.m., at the American Society (AMSOC), Avenida San Francisco 3332.
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a presentation of the dragon dance, and other rituals, by the students and professors of Kung-Fu Dragón Inmortal, one of the most acclaimed Kung Fu schools in Guadalajara. The Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, January 25...
American School race
Think green – the sixth annual Eco Race and Green Market are scheduled for Sunday, March 31 at Guadalajara’s American School Foundation. Everyone is welcomed to this event meant to raise awareness about conserving the planet’s resources. Expect to learn a lot ...
In accordance with the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) bylaws and Mexican regulations, only current members are eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting. Members in good standing include those holding annual paid membership in regular, student and senior categories, and those granted lifetime membe...
The 2026 Amigo Cup returned to the Country Club de Chapala on February 26, and the conditions couldn’t have been more perfect. Under beautiful sunny skies, 75 participants took to the fairways in a high-energy scramble format, all united by a shared goal: supporting the life-changing work of K...
Country-western fiesta
The Rainbow Alliance hosts Hoedown for Hope, a country-western fiesta for a cause, benefitting Under The Tree Girls’ Home for Teenagers in El Chante, Sunday, March 15, 6-9 p.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Purification ceremony
Saturday, March 7, 7 p.m., EcoCasa Medicina will present a temascal (sweat lodge) at Calle Vista Hermosa 15, in Fraccionamiento Buenavista in Ixtlahucan de los Membrillos. Reservations: 331-346-8495.
Recently, the Puerto Vallarta community lost an extraordinary soul. Many have called him an icon, but he was more than that. Paco Ojeda was a bridge. He was a guiding light that brought comfort to so many who felt confused, powerless, and alone in uncertain times. His gentle presence and unwavering ...
Lakeside artist Efren González celebrated his 20th Meet the Artist reception at Galería La Manzanilla on Friday, January 17.
Spring has a special vibe around Banderas Bay. This time of year, I live in denial, as others speak of the season ending, I dig in my heals, “NO”!
Sometimes living in paradise feels like a fairytale and other times it feels like magic.
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late January, the Bocce Ball Committee and aficionados of the sport donned shorts and t-shirts to face off in the 6th annual Bocce Ball Tournament on February 15.
Otra Vez
Last November, a little thrift store named Otra Vez opened its doors to the residents of La Manzanilla and became an instant hit with both the Mexican and expat communities. Operating solely with donations and dedicated volunteers, it is now in its second year with no signs of slowin...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each other. As some businesses close down, others stay open to keep the community safe and supplied with basic essentials and information regarding Covid-19.
Four years ago, a small team of big-hearted Canadian and Americans decided they wanted to give something substantial back to the community.
Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping for a little-quieter-than-normal Semana Santa, but that doesn’t mean Tapatios will resist the lure of the beaches of the Bay of Banderas.
Races
To celebrate the Día de Amor y Amistad (Valentine’s Day), two races, sponsored by the Municipal Sports Advisory Committee (Comude), will be held on Sunday, February 14 along two areas: the Malecon and the Rio Pitillal linear parkway.
“Gratitude” may be the theme of Thanksgiving, but for many of us, our ways of expressing it in Spanish are often limited to one word: “gracias.” As we celebrate a holiday centered around giving thanks, it’s the perfect time to discover how our neighbors in Mexico expres...
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Saints Day, November 1 and November 2.
The Centro Educativo Jaltepec’s new tequila tour to benefit its students is far and away something beyond the typical tours to the agave regions.
The Mexican Senate has approved reforms to the General Law of National Assets, increasing the fines for establishments or individuals that restrict access to Mexico’s beaches, to more than one million pesos.
I have never understood why pizza has a reputation as a junk food—except for its use of meats cured with sodium nitrate, identified by the World Health Organization in 2015 as a primary cause of colon cancer.
It is increasingly difficult to find a Mexican restaurant in Guadalajara that isn’t trying too hard to be “cutting edge” and innovative, or, on the other hand, that resorts to being very casual, loud, with television screens on every wall (looking at you, Casa Dolores), and frankly...
“The Michael Hogan Reader” by Michael Hogan. US$14.95. San Diego: Egret Books.
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It is not always easy to find an alternative take on historical events that is also wise.
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April and June of each year, residents and seasonal visitors should take precautions to avoid heat stress. What’s more, the University of Guadalajara’s Institute of Astronomy and Meteorology reports that eve...
Returning snowbirds should not be fooled by the warmer winter weather in this region. Big swings in temperature can play havoc with a person’s health and bring on cold symptoms in a flash.
In a reversal following weeks of street protests, legal challenges and mounting public criticism, Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus announced that the proposed public transport fare increase to 14 pesos has been scrapped. Instead, the fare will remain at 11 pesos starting April 1.
Tejuino Day fun
The 4th Annual Día del Tejuino takes over Paseo Alcalde in downtown Guadalajara on Sunday, March 22, offering free tastings of the popular fermented corn beverage.
To facilitate and streamline communication with citizens, the Ajijic Delegación office has launched a new information exchange channel through the WhatsApp Business app.
Days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer, yes. But the proliferation of showy tree blossoms is the sign that truly tells us that spring is just around the corner.
The National Infrastructure Fund (Fonadin) has approved 1.5 billion pesos to extend the new Guadalajara Airport BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system to Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos, according to a report by the Spanish-language daily, Mural.
Jalisco’s tourism sector saw continued growth in 2025, closing the year with nearly 34 million visitors — a three percent increase over the “atypically good” year of 2024.
President Claudia Sheinbaum has deployed more than 2,000 additional soldiers and National Guard officers to Jalisco in the wake of the February disturbances that followed the operation to detain cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho.”
President Claudia Sheinbaum Wednesday announced a six-month agreement with gas station owners to cap the price of regular (Magna) gasoline at 23.99 pesos per liter, aiming to shield Mexican consumers from international oil market volatility driven by the Middle East conflict.
Puerto Vallarta also found itself at the epicenter of the violence that erupted across Jalisco following the death of Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” on February 22.
A relaxing afternoon at Puerto Vallarta’s Camarones beach turned into a near-tragedy last weekend, prompting urgent warnings from authorities about the danger of ignoring posted beach flags.
Currency fluctuations can be invisible to the average Joe Blow or Juan Perez. Investors, traders, exporters, importers, economists and politicians may pay close attention, but most of us generally only notice the value of our home currencies when we travel — and see that they buy more or less ...
The primary reason ballots are not counted in U.S. elections is straightforward: they arrive after the state's deadline.
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila production center located in the Jalisco municipality of Atotonilco El Alto and build one new distillery in La Barca, generating more than 1,000 direct jobs for Jalisco, company executives and Governor Enrique Alfaro announced ...
It’s been 75 years since the arrival in Mexico of the British Council, a quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization that promotes a wider knowledge of the United Kingdom and the English language, while encouraging cultural, scientific, technological and educational understanding and co-ope...
Sheila Forst Ruof, a distinguished member of the Lake Chapala community for more than three decades, passed away on February 21, just weeks shy of her 84th birthday.
Teresa Doreen Thrash
Teresa Doreen Thrash (nee Grayston) passed away on December 8, just a couple of months short of her 99th birthday.
While the main draw for the 2026 World Cup has been complete for months, some berths for this summer’s global showcase are still very much up for grabs. The road to soccer’s biggest stage will run directly through Mexico later this month, with Guadalajara’s Akron Stadium play...
Mexico has produced dozens of world-class divers over the years, and interest in the sport is always high in Guadalajara. And in a couple of weeks, local residents can witness Olympic-caliber athletes compete on the international stage.
