The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Chapala will be swept up in a flood of lively music, dazzling movement and brilliant colors on Sunday, April 26, as the city hosts its third annual Monumental Ballet Folklór...
A stunning mural honoring military veterans was formally unveiled at Chapala’s American Legion Post 7 at a dedication ceremony held on Sunday, April 19.
The water crisis in Guadalajara’s metropolitan area is causing serious health issues, with numerous residents reporting skin problems after using tap water from the local uti...
Long before the 40‑hour work week became a constitutional fact and Mexican workers earned the right to ignore a boss’s late‑night email (see box right), a major confrontation...
A lineup of major free concerts is being prepared in Guadalajara for the World C...
Sheinbaum flies economy
A video of President Claudia Sheinbaum seated in a standa...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
In the story about the new Lake Chapala Society board of directors published in ...
Jalisco’s push to position itself as a global destination for sports touri...
Flemming Halby — dancer, teacher and quiet guardian of the beauty and disc...
Electronics manufacturing giant Flex has announced a US$1 billion investment in ...
The U.S. State Department will sharply reduce the fee for renouncing American ci...
It’s been a long time since Guadalajara Chivas fans have had this much to ...
“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...
I ordered “Andre, As I Knew Him” mostly to support a fellow writer a...
The American Society of Jalisco (AMSOC) is active in spades this month, with a d...
Homeopathy workshop
A six-month hands-on workshop focusing on herbalism and homeo...
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late J...
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a presentat...
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 ...
Common Ground Fellowship / Little Chapel by the Lake
As Dr. Wayne Cook ...
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...
I guess I shouldn’t be surprised by how challenging it can be for newbie e...
Guadalajara will mark International Dance Day 2026 on April 29 with free perform...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there ...
Chapala-based textile artist Synthia David is holding her first local exhibit, &...
Live Music
FRIDAY
• Blackwater Rock N Blue Band plays the Ajijic Spot, 8:30 t...
Guadalajara will mark International Dance Day 2026 on April 29 with free performances at the intersection of Paseo Fray Antonio Alcalde and Avenida Hidalgo, featuring 220 dancers from 26 schools and companies.
Pride of Jalisco
After selling out its 2025 revival, the zarzuela “El Orgullo de Jalisco” returns to Guadalajara for three performances in May. With music by Federico Moreno Torroba and a libretto by Antonio Guzmán Aguilera, the opera was staged last year in the city follow...
Chapala-based textile artist Synthia David is holding her first local exhibit, “Light Up Your Life,” featuring hand-painted silk batik lamps (ArtLites), handcrafted handbags, and scarves. The opening is scheduled for Friday, May 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Casa del Sol Inn. She has been creat...
“Heaven and Hell: A Relationship Cacophony in 2 Acts” is a hilarious take on co-dependency and heaven and hell in two one-act plays by award-winning Canadian playwright John Lazrus.
Live Music
FRIDAY
• Blackwater Rock N Blue Band plays the Ajijic Spot, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
• Elizze Full Band plays 4to Sentido, 5 to 7 p.m.
Art
• The Artists of Lake Chapala hold their Saturday Art Market on April 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cultural Center in La Floresta (CCAR).
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...
I guess I shouldn’t be surprised by how challenging it can be for newbie expats to catch on to the realities of adjusting to life in Mexico and our lakeside community in particular. Sometimes the questions I run across on social networks cause some head shaking or slaps on the forehead with th...
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.
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 ...
Common Ground Fellowship / Little Chapel by the Lake
As Dr. Wayne Cook continues his teachings on systematic theology, this Sunday, He will lead us on the topic of What We Believe About Denominations. All churches have different flavors, but what are those key components that are ess...
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...
Homeopathy workshop
A six-month hands-on workshop focusing on herbalism and homeopathy begins Friday, April 24, 4-6 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Antigua Presidencia in Chapala. To reserve a space, call Maria de Rosario Angels Orozco at 333-256-1038.
Toy Drive
Drop off new or used toys for the local fire department staff’s children through April 29 at the Lake Chapala Society (LCS), so they can celebrate Dia del Niño in style.
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.
A lineup of major free concerts is being prepared in Guadalajara for the World Cup, which begins June 11.
The long‑awaited Línea 5 of Guadalajara’s Mi Macro system, connecting the city’s airport to key points such as Expo Guadalajara and the Estadio Akron, will begin service by the end of May.
In the story about the new Lake Chapala Society board of directors published in last week’s edition, the name of guest speaker Alison Watts Palmer was inadvertently omitted from the text.
A large crowd of demonstrators turned out for a protest against the Autotransportes Guadalajara-Chapala bus company on Sunday, April 19, held at the main depot on Avenida Madero.
Electronics manufacturing giant Flex has announced a US$1 billion investment in Mexico over the next three years, with its flagship operations centered in Jalisco, to scale up production of artificial intelligence data center infrastructure.
Hundreds of readers will gather at the University of Guadalajara’s Rambla Cataluña on Thursday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to take part in a marathon reading of Juan Rulfo’s masterpiece, “Pedro Páramo,” as part of World Book Day celebrations organize...
Sheinbaum flies economy
A video of President Claudia Sheinbaum seated in a standard window seat in the economy cabin of an Aeroméxico long‑haul (11-hour) flight from Barcelona to Mexico City has gone viral.
Friday, May 1, Día del Trabajo, is an official statutory holiday in Mexico. Like the nation’s other six días de asueto, all salaried employees are entitled to a day off from their jobs on Labor Day, or regular pay plus double time for hours worked on that date.
Jalisco’s push to position itself as a global destination for sports tourism gains speed this May with the return of Downhill Puerto Vallarta, an urban mountain biking competition that transforms the city’s historic center into a high-octane racetrack.
On March 4, ten days after drug cartel violence abruptly shattered Jalisco’s calm, Puerto Vallarta welcomed the arrival of a major cruise liner, marking what officials described as a return to normalcy for the region’s cruise sector.
The U.S. State Department will sharply reduce the fee for renouncing American citizenship from US$2,350 to US$450, effective April 13.
Cuba is reeling. Hardly a drop of oil has been delivered to the island in the last three months, its president has confirmed.
According to CNN, fuel prices have skyrocketed to US$9 a liter on the unofficial market, meaning it costs more than US$300 to fill a car’s gas tank — more than m...
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.
It’s been a long time since Guadalajara Chivas fans have had this much to smile about. With two games remaining in the Liga MX Clausura 2026 regular season, Chivas sit alone atop the league table, having already secured their place in the playoffs.
Friday, April 17, the Charros de Jalisco kick off their campaign in the 2026 Mexican Baseball League (LMB), the nation’s summer professional baseball competition — its oldest and undoubtedly most prestigious.
