The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Seeking to quell public concerns about how construction of the replacement Chapa...
A migrant caravan of some 600 people is making its way through southern Mexico b...
Guadalajara last week hosted three members of the Congressional Tequila Caucus, ...
Two young men lost their lives early Saturday, September 26, in a horrific highw...
Mexican fans are paying premium prices for U.K. pop superstar Robbie Williams&rs...
Jane Arganbright Pifer passed away on August 22 after a life defined by faith, k...
The Tepic International Airport will retain the name of Mexican literary great A...
All 50 U.S. states should send out mail-in ballots for the November 3 midterm by...
The Harlem Globetrotters, those mesmerizing hoopsters, take to the court at Aren...
For expats living in Mexico, navigating the subtle differences in Spanish can be...
For anyone who has ever raised a glass of tequila in Guadalajara or at lakeside,...
Rancho San Juan Diego in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga is hosting its Cempa...
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 to...
Four decades after Colectivo Ecologista Jalisco began organizing for Mexico&rsqu...
St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara is hosting a special fundraising...
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 3, join Christ Church Lakeside at Ive...
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late...
A Bengal tigress that had been preying on livestock near La Barca was captured e...
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 ...
Lake Chapala theater-goers are certainly fortunate to have such a talented array...
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...
“I just bought a Suzuki Jimny,” announced my friend José...
Some moments in life fix themselves in memory — instances when you can sti...
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 Lake Chapala region is widely recognized for its amazingly benign year-round...
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
In a prelude to the eight-program winter season ...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, ther...
Mozart’s opera “Cosí fan tutte,” the first of seven Met...
Exhibits
• The Lake Chapala Fine Artists Guild holds a group exhibition at...
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
In a prelude to the eight-program winter season that starts on October 15 (see next week’s Reporter), OFJ music director José Luis Castillo conducts works by Alberto Ginastera, Carlos Chávez and Antonín Dvořák’s Ninth Symphony.&...
Contemporary dance is alive and well in our region. The 29th Festival Internacional de Danza Jalisco, from October 3-10, brings 26 dance productions from four countries to venues across Guadalajara, Zapopan, Etzatlán and Ajijic.
Mozart’s opera “Cosí fan tutte,” the first of seven Metropolitan Opera telecasts at Lakeside Little Theatre in the 2026-2027 season, will be shown on Monday, October 12, at 4 p.m. in LLT’s McIntosh Auditorium.
“The Half Life of Marie Curie” by playwright Lauren Gunderson is The BRAVO’s October production. Despite the name, the play is not focused on science but on a little-known event in the life of the two-time Nobel Prize winner.
Exhibits
• The Lake Chapala Fine Artists Guild holds a group exhibition at the Ajijic Cultural Center, Saturday, October 3, 4 to 6 p.m., featuring live music, wine, beer and agua fresca. Come and meet the artists and see this stunning exhibit. The Guild supports the Efrén Gonzále...
Rodgers and Hammerstein
“A Grand Night for Singing,” a musical revue featuring the music of Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, takes the stage at Lakeside Little Theatre September 25 to October 4.
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.
“I just bought a Suzuki Jimny,” announced my friend José Luis Zavala. “and I need to evaluate its four-wheel-drive capabilities. Where should I take it for a good test?”
Lake Chapala’s mild climate, elevation, and volcanic soil combine to make it an ideal place to grow grapes.
At present, there are seven vineyards, mainly along the south shore, and many more in the early stages of development.
Perhaps the most visited viñedo in the Chapala area is Fin...
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.
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.
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...
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 Lake Chapala region is widely recognized for its amazingly benign year-round climate. Never mind that bogus claim that National Geographic once rated the area as boasting the world’s second-best climate. It is just an often-repeated myth that was probably invented by some hungry real estat...
Anybody else getting the impression that Mother Nature is getting cranky about all the abuse and indignities modern mankind has inflicted on Planet Earth?
Records show 11 earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.0 or greater in 2026, on top of 14 such events last year. Most have occurred in the Eastern Hem...
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.
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.
Batman’s sidekick, Robin; first Mexican superhero, Kalimán; and Wonder Woman were among the participants in the 72nd Carrera de las Antorchas, which set off from the Instituto Cultural Cabañas on September 19, with 4,000 runners taking on a 5.7-kilometer night route to Tlaquepaqu...
Lake Chapala theater-goers are certainly fortunate to have such a talented array of performers gracing our stages!
Imagine being born with a skull too small for your growing brain. The soft spots in a baby’s head fuse too early, pressure building as the newborn brain cannot find room to mature.
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 3, join Christ Church Lakeside at Ives Restaurant in West Ajijic for their annual Blessing of the Animals.
Vote from Abroad
To help all U.S. citizens request and return midterm election ballots, a Voter Assistance booth will be open at the Lake Chapala Society on Saturday, September 26, and Monday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Or visit VoteFromAbroad.org. For voting questions, including missing ...
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.
For expats living in Mexico, navigating the subtle differences in Spanish can be either a welcome adventure or a massive headache.
One common point of confusion is how to refer to someone from the United States.
The Lake Chapala region is widely recognized for its amazingly benign year-round climate. Never mind that bogus claim that National Geographic once rated the area as boasting the world’s second-best climate. It is just an often-repeated myth that was probably invented by some hungry real estat...
Rancho San Juan Diego in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga is hosting its Cempasúchil Festival from October 10 to November 2, offering immersive marigold field visits in the lead-up to Día de Muertos.
“I just bought a Suzuki Jimny,” announced my friend José Luis Zavala. “and I need to evaluate its four-wheel-drive capabilities. Where should I take it for a good test?”
“You have bought the ideal vehicle for exploring the outdoor sites of Western M...
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.
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.
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...
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...
Seeking to quell public concerns about how construction of the replacement Chapala-Guadalajara aqueduct will affect Lake Chapala, state officials last week briefed three lakeshore mayors on the project.
Few states embody Mexico’s agrarian heritage like Jalisco, whose ranchers and farmers have been central to the country’s development. That legacy takes center stage this month at the annual Expo Ganadera, which opens Wednesday, October 7 and runs through November 2 at its traditio...
Two young men lost their lives early Saturday, September 26, in a horrific highway accident near Pancho’s Deli Market in Riberas del Pilar.
Ajijic residents have expressed surprise at the recent construction of curbside garden planters at various intersections in the village center, with many complaining about the loss of parking spaces that are already scarce in the town.
The Tepic International Airport will retain the name of Mexican literary great Amado Nervo, President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed, ending a dispute over the apparent rebranding of the Nayarit terminal.
Publicly praising a “vice” during a live performance can no longer land anyone in jail in Jalisco.Mexico’s Supreme Court has invalidated the portion of the recent amendment to the state Penal Code that punished the “glorification of any type of vice” with prison time.
A migrant caravan of some 600 people is making its way through southern Mexico bound for the U.S. border — and straight into the middle of the midterm campaign.
The group, calling itself “Fe y Esperanza,” left San Pedro Sula, Honduras on September 20 with about 300 people and has ...
The Mexican federal government last week reported significant security advances in Guanajuato, long one of the country’s most violent states, highlighting a 75 percent reduction in homicides and a significant drop in high-impact crimes.
Mexican fans are paying premium prices for U.K. pop superstar Robbie Williams’ October 27 concert scheduled at Vidanta World in Puerto Vallarta. While the highest- and lowest-end tickets have sold out, a few still remain in the 3,000–9,500 peso bracket. See concertseries.vidanta.com...
Hot on the heels of Polo comes Rachel. The tropical storm intensified into a Category 1 hurricane on September 30, prompting preventive alerts across the region.
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. ...
The 2026 U.S. midterm ballots are arriving now — and they need to be completed and returned within seven days.
Given the new voting challenges this year, that timing is more important than ever.
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.
South Korean automaker Kia announced a US$650 million investment in its Pesquería, Nuevo León plant to produce an electric vehicle previously manufactured only in South Korea, with production set to begin on August 4, according to Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard.
Jane Arganbright Pifer passed away on August 22 after a life defined by faith, kindness, adventure and love.
Jane was born on September 4, 1944, in Du Quoin, Illinois. Her biological father, Dick Hartman, was killed in World War II just five days before her birth. She was raised by her mother, Mary...
Allan Robert Macgregor Jr. died peacefully at home in west Ajijic on July 24. His devoted wife Barbara Hildt and his brother Douglas MacGregor were with him when he passed.
The Harlem Globetrotters, those mesmerizing hoopsters, take to the court at Arena Guadalajara on Saturday, October 10, 8 p.m. as part of their 100 Year Tour. Their opponents: naturally, the Washington Generals, the long-running and long-suffering foil of these exhibition games — they have lost...
Two-time U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark headlines the PGA VidantaWorld Mexico Open 2026, set for Thursday, October 29 through Sunday, November 1 in Puerto Vallarta.
