The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Governor Pablo Lemus has issued a fresh warning to travelers at Guadalajara International Airport, urging them to avoid unauthorized vehicles and “not fall for traps” s...
The Chapala government has denied rumors that hackers attacked its website this week, gaining access to personal data contained in the files of the municipality’s Catastro La...
Chapala’s 2027 mayoral race just got a lot harder to predict.
A federal court ruling this week struck down a provision approved in Jalisco that would have required political p...
To mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, The BRAVO! is presenting a special one-man play reading of “Tom Paine’s Bones” on Friday, July 3, at 4 p.m...
Even non-fans can’t resist the vibrant energy in Zapopan Centro, where a s...
Mexico, the United States and Canada will hold their first formal trilateral mee...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
As the installation of underground electrical and communication cables progresse...
A third woman has been found dead under suspicious circumstances in Puerto Valla...
Rosemary Keeling died peacefully in Ajijic on June 22, after a four-year battle ...
Cerveceros de México — the trade association representing beer prod...
The U.S. State Department will sharply reduce the fee for renouncing American ci...
The Astros de Jalisco are champions once again.
“Gratitude” may be the theme of Thanksgiving, but for many of us, ou...
In 2007, when Fouad Lakhdar came to Mexico to sell handcrafted Moroccan products...
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...
In a newspaper serving a mixed U.S./Canadian readership, the question of how to ...
St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara is hosting a special fundraising...
Support Fire Dept.
La Bodega is holding a benefit dinner for the Chapala Fire Dep...
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 ...
The Lake Chapala Society’s Reaching Out Program offers friendly, regular c...
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...
Matteo Volpi is a project leader for Senderos y Caminos de México A.C., w...
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...
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...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a.k.a. NOAA, has declared t...
The aging Tres de Marzo Stadium in Zapopan is being transformed into a modern, m...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there ...
Dawn Carver returns to Casa del Sol Inn on Friday, July 3, with a new exhibition...
Comedy
Skitz-O-Funnia, Lakeside’s only sketch comedy troupe, takes the stag...
The aging Tres de Marzo Stadium in Zapopan is being transformed into a modern, multifunctional entertainment complex. Announced this week, (also aging) British crooner Rod Stewart — but at 81 still commanding stages worldwide — will inaugurate the renamed Coliseo GNP Seguros with a conce...
A major photography exhibition showcasing the work of two legendary German photojournalists, Erich Salomon and Barbara Klemm, is now on display at the Ex Convento del Carmen in Guadalajara.
Dawn Carver returns to Casa del Sol Inn on Friday, July 3, with a new exhibition of black-and-white ceramic vases.
On Monday, July 13, Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) will host Gala Flamenca, world-class flamenco dancing and music, followed on Saturday, July 18 with a stunning performance by the local Regional Center for Musical Studies (CREM).
Comedy
Skitz-O-Funnia, Lakeside’s only sketch comedy troupe, takes the stage at The BRAVO! Friday, and Saturday, June 26 and 27, 4 p.m. Tickets: 300 pesos. Location: Hidalgo 441 in Riberas del Pilar.
Bare Stage
This summer, Bare Stage celebrates Neil Simon, master of comedy and beloved playwright whose work has delighted audiences around the world.
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.
Matteo Volpi is a project leader for Senderos y Caminos de México A.C., which was founded in Ajijic in 2014 to help people find their way along Mexico’s vast network of rural trails, and also to rescue, rehabilitate and preserve these ancient footpaths, some of which were in use long be...
Colima is one of Mexico’s smallest states. In size, it falls between the U.S. states of Rhode Island and Delaware, but harbors enough delightful outdoor sites “to fill a book,” according to local guide Sergi Gómez.
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 Gua...
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.
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 premature ...
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...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a.k.a. NOAA, has declared the arrival of a Super El Niño season generated by a massive build-up of unusually warm water in the tropical Pacific. The consequences of a Super Niño are far-reaching and highly unpredictable, NOAA ex...
Anybody else out there familiar with Sidney Raz? I’m a huge fan of this social media star, master of life hacks. It’s not just about the useful tips he shares with viewers. It’s his highly entertaining delivery style that adds to his experimentation on ways to handle day-to-day tas...
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...
St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara is hosting a special fundraising concert given by the Jóvenes Cantores de Mayahuel on Sunday, June 14, at 1 p.m.
The American Society of Jalisco (AMSOC) is offering a busy lineup of activities over the coming weeks, from plant-based Thursday lunches to artificial intelligence workshops and brain-training sessions.
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 t...
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 ab...
The Lake Chapala Society’s Reaching Out Program offers friendly, regular check-ins for Lakeside residents who may be homebound, recovering from illness, or simply feeling isolated.
Lakeside residents interested in traditional Mexican crafts and folk art may be pleased to learn that Centro Cultural Ajijic (CCA) manager Claudia Miramontes has authorized space for the Lakeside Textile Appreciation Group to hold its monthly meeting there.
Support Fire Dept.
La Bodega is holding a benefit dinner for the Chapala Fire Department, Sunday, June 28, 2 p.m. Chicken, beef and vegetarian fajitas are on the menu. The donation is 550 pesos. Singer Renee will perform.
World Cup commotion
Opening day action in the FIFA World Cup drew a throng of soccer fans to the Public Viewing Dome set up at the Conekta entertainment area near the Chapala Malecón.
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 slowing d...
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...
In 2007, when Fouad Lakhdar came to Mexico to sell handcrafted Moroccan products, he thought it would be for six months. But he dove into life here, eventually starting a restaurant, becoming president of his local business association, getting a home mortgage, getting married to a Mexican woman, ea...
“The Michael Hogan Reader” by Michael Hogan. US$14.95. San Diego: Egret Books.
Reviewed by Colin Carberry
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 even...
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.
Even non-fans can’t resist the vibrant energy in Zapopan Centro, where a spectacular woven canopy inspired by an Aztec serpent has become a must-see destination for World Cup visitors — including hundreds of Colombian fans who flocked here for their match against DR Congo.
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro has launched 28 digital “Smart Totems” across the Guadalajara metropolitan area, in the initial instance to assist visitors during the 2026 World Cup.
As the installation of underground electrical and communication cables progresses in the heart of Ajijic, workmen contracted for the project have started rebuilding sidewalks along the length of Calle Ramón Corona-Marcos Castellaños.
Lake Chapala’s rising waters and heavy wave action churned up during summer storms have caused severe deterioration in a section of the retaining wall at the Ajijic Malecón.
Cerveceros de México — the trade association representing beer producers and sellers — has relaunched the “No te hagas güey” (Don’t play dumb) campaign to prevent underage access to alcohol and promote responsible, informed consumption.
Jalisco has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest guacamole, weighing over 12.6 metric tons (12,646 kg) – nearly double the previous mark of 6.8 tons set by Michoacán earlier this year.
Mexico, the United States and Canada will hold their first formal trilateral meeting on July 1 to begin the mandatory joint review of the USMCA trade agreement.
In this monthly series, we republish a few of the headlines from our June editions of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 years ago.
1966
New golf course set for Lakeside
The administration of the Chapala Country Club has pledges for most of the 700,000 pesos budgeted to acquire land for a new golf course fi...
A third woman has been found dead under suspicious circumstances in Puerto Vallarta in less than two weeks, fueling fears among some residents and international media that a serial killer may be targeting women in the popular tourist destination.
The 13th annual Puerto Vallarta Pride kicks off May 17, transforming the resort’s Romantic Zone and most iconic corners into a week-long celebration of activism, culture and community under the theme “La Nueva Era: Un Pride Muy Mexicano” (The New Era: A Very Mexican Pride).
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 mos...
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...
Rosemary Keeling died peacefully in Ajijic on June 22, after a four-year battle with dementia.
Former lakeside resident Linda Elizabeth Brown died January 3, at the age of 82.
The Astros de Jalisco are champions once again.
WWE returns to Guadalajara on September 9 at Arena Guadalajara as part of its Mexico Live Tour, featuring wrestling stars such as Cody Rhodes and Charlotte Flair.
Ticket prices range from 750 to 6,210 pesos (ring side). VIP tickets: 8,650-25,120 pesos. See Superboletos.com.
