The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Lake Chapala Society board of directors has issued an “Official Statement” regarding irregularities that occurred during the March 17 Annual General Meeting (AGM), ...
Mexico City’s renovated Azteca Stadium, one of the most iconic venues in world soccer, shows off its new face to the world on Saturday, March 28 when the Mexican national tea...
Tlajomulco’s nickname “Mexican Chernobyl” went viral in 2022 after popular Mexican influencer Yulay (2.7 million Instagram followers) explored the abandoned Lomas...
The Centro Cultural González Gallo (CCGG), housed in Chapala’s former railway station, celebrates its 20th anniversary on Saturday, March 28, with a full program of af...
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus has replaced the director of the Guadalajara metrop...
Mexico comfortably outperforms its northern neighbors in the recently released 2...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
Chapala’s Calle Zaragoza has been fully reopened following a five-month pa...
Puerto Vallarta also found itself at the epicenter of the violence that erupted ...
Flemming Halby — dancer, teacher and quiet guardian of the beauty and disc...
The Jalisco Hotel Association is urging state and local authorities to implement...
The U.S. State Department will sharply reduce the fee for renouncing American ci...
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...
Jack Tumidajski came to Guadalajara in 1972. He spoke no Spanish and knew almost...
The American Society of Jalisco (AMSOC) is active in spades this month, with a d...
Altars of Sorrow
Head to San Antonio Tlayacapan on Friday, March 27, 6 p.m. to ...
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 ...
A new and exciting free activity for children in the Lakeside community is comin...
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...
U.S. entrepreneurs called it “sisal” (because it was shipped from th...
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...
This week, people around the world celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day on March...
The Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG) has unveiled the full program...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, ther...
The stream of visitors on hand for the March 19 grand opening of the Colecci&oac...
Bare Stage Theatre
Lee Blessing’s “Eleemosynary,” running Fri...
The Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG) has unveiled the full program for its 41st edition, which will run from April 17 to 25, with Chile as this year’s guest of honor.
Jalisco Philharmonic
The final performance of the season before the Easter break sees José Luis Castillo take the baton: Antonín Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances No. 8, Furiant, and Violin Concerto in A minor, and Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. Rachel Barton Pine of the Un...
The stream of visitors on hand for the March 19 grand opening of the Colección de Recuerdos folk art museum were fascinated to find a hands-on demonstration of top-notch craftsmanship as they neared the exit.
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie at “Swingtime in Springtime: A Hot Jazz Quintet Concert” on April 17 at The BRAVO!
Bare Stage Theatre
Lee Blessing’s “Eleemosynary,” running Friday to Sunday, March 27 to 29, offers a riveting exploration of the bonds between three extraordinary women.
Art
• The Artists of Lake Chapala hold their monthly Art Market at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera (CCAR) on Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
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.
U.S. entrepreneurs called it “sisal” (because it was shipped from the port of Sisal in the state of Yucatán). The Mayas referred to it as ki or jeniquén, and the Spaniards settled on henequén.
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.
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...
This week, people around the world celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17. In the USA, folks enjoy an occasion to feast on corned beef and cabbage, swill down green beer and dress in green clothing to avoid getting pinched.
The Lake Chapala Society is in a pickle.
I have been a member of LCS for more than half a century, seeing it go through ups and downs over those five decades. It has survived internal conflicts, public controversies, good and bad economic times, and deep troubles during the Covid pandemic. ...
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 ...
A new and exciting free activity for children in the Lakeside community is coming this April, organized by the Lake Chapala Society (LCS). The Kids’ Easter Party will take place on Saturday, April 11, offering an afternoon of creativity, games, and a classic Easter Egg Hunt designed especially...
Common Ground Fellowship /Little Chapel by the Lake
Living by faith isn’t easy, but when one lives by faith, one will see God work in ways one never thought possible. Join us this Sunday at 11 a.m. as Dr. Ted Rogers presents part two of his series “The Substance of Things Hoped For&rdqu...
Altars of Sorrow
Head to San Antonio Tlayacapan on Friday, March 27, 6 p.m. to join a guided tour of the residents’ candle-lit Altares de Nuestra Madre Dolorosa, where you’ll be offered different flavors of aguas frescas at each home, which represent the tears shed by the Virgen Maria. ...
Equinox
Saturday, March 21, 8 a.m., U Qux Café is sponsoring a Spring Equinox gathering at La Crucita Ecological Park at Nicolas Bravo in Ajijic. Bring an offering for the altar (flowers, copal, sage, cocoa, fruit, corn seeds) and food and drink to share.
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.
Reviewed by ColinCarberry
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.
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus has replaced the director of the Guadalajara metropolitan area’s water utility, SIAPA, as the agency faces mounting public indignation over foul-smelling, potentially contaminated tap water.
With the first major fire of the season now controlled, authorities are bracing for the next challenge: the annual influx of visitors to the Bosque de la Primavera during Semana Santa.
Chapala’s Calle Zaragoza has been fully reopened following a five-month partial closure for a major overhaul.
Dozens of Chapala residents converged in downtown Guadalajara on Monday, March 23, to raise their voices against the development of the León–Solís aqueduct project, which they view as a direct threat to the sustainability of Lake Chapala.
The Jalisco Hotel Association is urging state and local authorities to implement stricter regulations on short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb, arguing that these services should be treated as lodging businesses rather than private residences.
Jalisco vehicle owners have less than two weeks to take advantage of the free license plate exchange program before costs and fines kick in starting April.
Mexico comfortably outperforms its northern neighbors in the recently released 2026 World Happiness rankings, released March 19 to coincide with the UN’s International Day of Happiness.
March 18 marks the anniversary of Mexico’s oil expropriation, a defining moment in the nation’s history.
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.
The U.S. State Department will sharply reduce the fee for renouncing American citizenship from US$2,350 to US$450, effective April 13.
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 ...
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...
Flemming Halby — dancer, teacher and quiet guardian of the beauty and discipline of ballet — took his final bow on March 5, at the age of 85.
Tony Wilshere, born May 16, 1946, passed away peacefully on March 18, leaving behind a life marked by vision, enterprise, and a deep commitment to family, community, and creativity.
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.
