The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Sunday, November 8, in another major blow to Mexico’s largest and most pow...
Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, Yoed Magen, has forcefully denied charges t...
Taylor Farms is suspending iceberg lettuce production from central Mexico after ...
Thanksgiving is the most important extravagant meal of the year for many U.S. fa...
The federal government last week cut the ribbon on the new Amado Nervo bridge on...
Shawn Spalding Hall, the only daughter of long-time Guadalajara resident Michael...
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro rec...
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico will file a lawsuit in the Uni...
The Astros de Jalisco and the Soles de Mexicali meet in the National Professiona...
Canadians outnumber U.S. citizens in Puerto Vallarta–Bahía de Bande...
The massive Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) will mark its 40th edition...
After graduating from art school in 1971, Jorge Monroy was looking for a steady ...
Maybe the mosquitoes in Jalisco aren’t feeling so thirsty for blood this y...
On Sunday, September 27, Guadalajara city hall will hand out 25,000 free tor...
El Circo de la Última Estrella, Aurelio Atayde’s latest spectacle, ...
On the heels of the encouraging U.S. midterms, Democrats Abroad Guadalajara anno...
Legal/Health Fair
The Jalisco and Chapala governments are offering a free Legal/H...
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late J...
Grupo La Comer has launched “All You Need is UK,” a storewide promot...
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 ...
Three local women with aging spouses afflicted with dementia are spearheading an...
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...
After graduating from art school in 1971, Jorge Monroy was looking for a steady ...
The morning after a midterm rout is never kind to a president. It is least kind ...
Well, like all things human, there’s a time to come and a time to toddle a...
In this atmospheric 1992 narrative, former Guadalajara Reporter editor Allyn Hun...
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...
Foreign nationals who are sensitive and easily irritated by excessive noise shou...
A new collective exhibition, “Visiones de Dylan: campanas de la libertad,&...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there ...
Two sisters (very Catholic), an Evangelical missionary and a Catholic priest all...
LLT comedy
Paul Rudnick’s comedy “Regrets Only” continues at La...
A new collective exhibition, “Visiones de Dylan: campanas de la libertad,” honors Bob Dylan’s life and legacy at the Biblioteca Pública del Estado de Jalisco Juan José Arreola.
Jalisco Philharmonic
Winter season Program 2 sees José Luis Castillo conduct, with cellist David Cohen as soloist. The program features Alfred Schnittke’s Cello Concerto No. 1 and Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No. 3.
Teatro Degollado, Sunday, October 25, 12:30 p.m.
Two sisters (very Catholic), an Evangelical missionary and a Catholic priest all meet for a dinner. What could go wrong? Find out in The BRAVO! Theatre’s latest production, “The Savannah Disputation” by Evan Smith.
The mother-daughter relationship is filled with potential for hilarious comedy and poignant moments. It’s all there in the Bare Stage November production of Kevin Riordan’s “Old Wives’ Tales.”
LLT comedy
Paul Rudnick’s comedy “Regrets Only” continues at Lakeside Little Theatre, Friday to Sunday, November 13-15. Directed by Monnie King, the production promises audiences an evening of biting humor and high-society satire.
LLT comedy
Lakeside Little Theatre presents Paul Rudnick’s comedy “Regrets Only,” running November 6 to 15, in its McIntosh Auditorium. Directed by Monnie King, the production promises audiences an evening of biting humor and high-society satire. The show delivers a fast-pac...
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.
After graduating from art school in 1971, Jorge Monroy was looking for a steady job and income. When the director of Guadalajara’s El Informador newspaper was impressed by his work on display at an exhibit, he was thrilled to be hired to paint one watercolor a week.
Monroy rode by bus to ever...
Ten years ago, I visited a city park in Zapopan that a group of enthusiastic volunteers was transforming into a bosque-escuela, an “arboreal school,” where they would someday be able to teach the public all about three different kinds of forest.
Throughout the park, they had plante...
In this atmospheric 1992 narrative, former Guadalajara Reporter editor Allyn Hunt relates a tale of haggling for dog bones with a hungover butcher named Eladio Vázquez during a saint’s day fiesta in a rural Jalisco pueblo.
The heat of May is searing in the mountain ridges surrounding G...
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.
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.
The morning after a midterm rout is never kind to a president. It is least kind to one who has built his political identity on winning.
After the Republicans’ heavy defeat on November 3, the White House is taking stock of a Democratic sweep. Meanwhile, the rest of the world is asking the same...
Some moments in life fix themselves in memory — instances when you can still say, years or decades later, exactly where you were and what you were doing, often down to the minutest detail, when the news broke.
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...
Foreign nationals who are sensitive and easily irritated by excessive noise should consider the wisdom of putting down roots in the Lake Chapala area. This may not be the right place to live happily ever after.
So, in the Reporter’s first edition of this month, I wrote an editorial piece about Glorious October at Lakeside. Then Mother Nature and her Niño went out, broke unwritten rules and made a fool out of me.
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...
On the heels of the encouraging U.S. midterms, Democrats Abroad Guadalajara announces a rally near the U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara on Saturday, November 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Michael Hogan, the prolific U.S. author, poet, historian and longtime Guadalajara resident, has been recognized by the Notable People Project for “recovering and illuminating the intertwined histories of the United States, Mexico and Ireland.”
Grupo La Comer has launched “All You Need is UK,” a storewide promotion featuring more than 900 products from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland — spanning groceries, dairy, frozen foods, alcoholic and soft drinks, bakery, pastries, gelato, perfumery, body soaps and home...
A Bengal tigress that had been preying on livestock near La Barca was captured early Monday during a joint operation by federal, state and municipal authorities.
Three local women with aging spouses afflicted with dementia are spearheading an initiative to create the Lakeside Memory Neighborhood (LMN). It is an ambitious project, but Elly Contreras, Joan Fletcher and Ann Godshall are laser-focused on developing a safe and dignified environment for people liv...
Lakeside Presbyterian
Have you ever been so exhausted, discouraged, or overwhelmed that even God seemed far away?
After one of the greatest victories of his life, the prophet Elijah found himself frightened, isolated, and ready to give up. But God didn’t respond with a lecture or a demand fo...
Legal/Health Fair
The Jalisco and Chapala governments are offering a free Legal/Health Fair, Friday, November 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chapala main plaza.
Open Circle
Steven Nousen presents “A More Perfect Union and the Untold Story of the 28th Amendment” at Open Circle on Sunday, November 8, from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
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.
Canadians outnumber U.S. citizens in Puerto Vallarta–Bahía de Banderas’s expatriate community, 56.4 to 38.4 percent, while the reverse holds in the Lake Chapala region: 66.2 percent U.S. vs. 27.1 percent Canadian. That is just one of the fascinating findings in a University of Gua...
Foreign nationals who are sensitive and easily irritated by excessive noise should consider the wisdom of putting down roots in the Lake Chapala area. This may not be the right place to live happily ever after.
The natural landscape is appealing to the eyes of newcomers. The mild year-round clima...
After graduating from art school in 1971, Jorge Monroy was looking for a steady job and income. When the director of Guadalajara’s El Informador newspaper was impressed by his work on display at an exhibit, he was thrilled to be hired to paint one watercolor a week.
Monroy rode by bus to ever...
• Where to Buy: TAG stickers (such as PASE, IAVE, TeleVía or EasyTrip) can be bought at checkout counters in OXXO, 7-11, Walmart and Farmacias Guadalajara, as well as customer service booths at major toll hubs. You can also order them online for home delivery through Amazon Mex...
On Sunday, September 27, Guadalajara city hall will hand out 25,000 free tortas ahogadas in the heart of downtown, continuing a tradition that began in 2022.
The chile en nogada is to Mexican cuisine what the rebozo and sarape are to Mexico’s traditional garments — all are enduring symbols of “Mexicanidad” and the country’s deeply cherished traditions.
The massive Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) will mark its 40th edition from November 28 to December 6 with more than 3,000 activities, over 900 authors from 41 countries, and Italy as the guest of honor.
For anyone who has ever raised a glass of tequila in Guadalajara or at lakeside, or gazed across the UNESCO-protected agave fields of the Valle de Tequila, the name José Cuervo will be unequivocally familiar.
Maybe the mosquitoes in Jalisco aren’t feeling so thirsty for blood this year. Or maybe the state’s relentless campaign against them is finally paying off. Either way, health authorities have something to celebrate: dengue cases have plummeted nearly 90 percent compared to 2025, accordin...
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...
Sunday, November 8, in another major blow to Mexico’s largest and most powerful criminal organization, federal forces arrested a senior commander of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Guadalajara’s Parque Alcalde will get a dedicated refuge for its resident cats, along with round-the-clock security and new anti-abandonment measures, the Agencia Metropolitana de Bosques Urbanos (AMBU) announced this week.
Thanksgiving is the most important extravagant meal of the year for many U.S. families. Many expats living at Lakeside aren’t cooking for more than two, so it can be a good time to visit area eateries that will do the hard work and save you the cleanup.
Picture floats carrying toddlers dressed up as Pancho Villa, Emiliano Zapata, Francisco Madero, Adelita Velarde and other heroes and heroines of the Mexican Revolution. See platoons of grade school kids portray rebel troops on the march. Watch older students perform intricate exercise routines and s...
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro recently announced a pact aimed at resolving the water crisis in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area (ZMG) through a joint investment of nearly 25 billion pesos.
The ITB (Internationale Tourismus-Börse) Américas tourism fair opened Tuesday at Expo Guadalajara, the first time this prestigious international trade show has been held in Mexico or anywhere in the Americas.
Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, Yoed Magen, has forcefully denied charges that his country is stealing or seeking to control Mexican water, calling the claims “ridiculous accusations bordering on delusion” and part of a coordinated disinformation campaign against Israel.
Living in Guadalajara or at lakeside, it’s easy to develop a smugness about the winter months. Back home, friends are scraping windshields and salting driveways; here, you’re eating lunch outdoors in December and January. The joke among longtime expats is that our region only has two sea...
The federal government last week cut the ribbon on the new Amado Nervo bridge on the Jalisco-Nayarit border, connecting Puerto Vallarta with Bahía de Banderas.
Puerto Vallarta will host the 31st edition of the Festival Gourmet Internacional from November 12 to 22, with events spanning Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, and Tepic.
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico will file a lawsuit in the United States over the death of Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias, a 56-year-old Mexican with diabetes and hypertension who died in ICE custody in Laredo, Texas.
All 50 U.S. states should send out mail-in ballots for the November 3 midterm by Saturday, and voters living abroad can be grateful, after Monday’s Supreme Court ruling, that their niche of voting rights has been protected from attacks by the Trump administration. However, according to a U.S. ...
Taylor Farms is suspending iceberg lettuce production from central Mexico after a Cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. linked to its products sickened more than 12,800 people and killed two.
Guadalajara last week hosted three members of the Congressional Tequila Caucus, a bipartisan group of U.S. legislators dedicated to highlighting the economic, cultural and diplomatic importance of tequila and strengthening trade ties between Mexico and the United States.
Shawn Spalding Hall, the only daughter of long-time Guadalajara resident Michaele Rivera, died of a sudden illness on October 25 at her mother’s home in Guadalajara.
Tim Whiting died peacefully on May 22, following a long battle with a progressive disease, surrounded by family, friends, music and the sounds of the sea.
The Astros de Jalisco and the Soles de Mexicali meet in the National Professional Basketball League (LNBP) championship series for the first time, a match-up between the two best regular-season teams in the 2026 campaign.
The Astros de Jalisco are headed to the National Professional Basketball League (LNBP) Grand Final for the first time since 2023 after completing a 4-0 sweep of defending champion Fuerza Regia de Monterrey in the Northern Zone Final.
