The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
A powerful storm lashed the Guadalajara metropolitan area and other parts of Jal...
In a whirlwind political drama, Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya announc...
South Korean automaker Kia announced a US$650 million investment in its Pesquer&...
A former teacher at the Preparatoria Regional de Chapala has been condemned to s...
Naval personnel from the 12th Naval Zone rescued 108 baby sea turtle hatchlings ...
Allan Robert Macgregor Jr. died peacefully at home in west Ajijic on July 24. Hi...
The Jalisco Civil Protection and Firefighters Unit is beginning the process of obt...
With primary elections wrapping up, this fall’s general midterm elections ...
Pouleth Estefanía Carbajal Cuero, a 24‑year‑old open‑water swimmer from M...
To encourage citizens to draw up wills, the federal government has proclaimed Se...
For anyone who has ever raised a glass of tequila in Guadalajara or at lakeside,...
Low-cost carrier Volaris will launch four new nonstop international routes from ...
Maybe the mosquitoes in Jalisco aren’t feeling so thirsty for blood this y...
The chile en nogada is to Mexican cuisine what the rebozo and sarape are to Mexico...
The singers in the Jalisco State Choir (Coro del Estado de Jalisco) have been ri...
St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara is hosting a special fundraising...
Open Circle
William “Be” Van Arsdale presents “Finding Your Flo...
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 ...
At age 82, distinguished Chapala teacher and author Zaida Cristina Reynoso Camac...
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...
On August 4, 2026, two cave divers in Playa del Carmen, Harry Gust and Rosalino ...
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...
Many people, including a lot of local real estate hustlers, like to tell expat n...
Mariachi Galas
The highlight of Guadalajara’s International Mariachi Festiv...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there ...
Casa del Sol Inn & Gallery opens an exciting exhibit of engravings and oil p...
Live Music
FRIDAY
• The Vino Tinto Band performs with new singer Lulu at Past...
Mariachi Galas
The highlight of Guadalajara’s International Mariachi Festival, featuring the world’s best bands, the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra and other stellar performers. ber
Teatro Degollado, Friday, August 28; Saturday, August 29; Wednesday, September 2; Thursday, Septemb...
For most expats with limited language skills, a night at the theater in Spanish can feel like a daunting prospect. The rapid-fire dialogue, cultural nuances and linguistic acrobatics of live performance don’t always translate easily for non-native ears. But that doesn’t mean the local th...
Casa del Sol Inn & Gallery opens an exciting exhibit of engravings and oil paintings by Colombian artist Luis Fernando Uribe on Friday, September 4.
The Lake Chapala Orchestra (LCO)’s next afternoon concert, “Blowing in the Wind,” will take place on Saturday, September 12, 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Riberas del Pilar.
Live Music
FRIDAY
• The Vino Tinto Band performs with new singer Lulu at Pasta Trenta, 7:30 p.m.
Live Music
SATURDAY
• Joey Valcamp and the Lakeside Cowboys team up with BluesBird for the Lakeside Jamboree, billed as an evening of roots music, 5 p.m. at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera (CCAR). Tickets, 400 pesos presale and 450 pesos at the door, are available at bolet...
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.
On August 4, 2026, two cave divers in Playa del Carmen, Harry Gust and Rosalino Rivera, received a call from the Presidente of Uxpanapa, Veracruz, located deep in the heart of the rugged, dense Selva Zoque, the largest expanse of tropical rain forest remaining in Mexico.
Thanks to hotter and hotter summers all around the world, the recent Soccer World Cup saw mandatory three-minute hydration breaks during games.
Some cities may need them, but in my opinion, Guadalajara does not.
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.
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...
Many people, including a lot of local real estate hustlers, like to tell expat newcomers they can get along just fine without understanding or speaking Spanish. In my book, that is lousy advice in a practical sense, and an insult to the native folks who graciously accept our presence here at lakesid...
A sign hanging on the outside of the former Black Coffee site confirms what has been rumored for weeks. The building is being remodeled to become a lakeside branch of Starbucks.
¡Muy Pronto! Vivirás la experiencia Starbucks. (Coming Soon! You will live the Starbucks experience.)
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...
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 ...
At age 82, distinguished Chapala teacher and author Zaida Cristina Reynoso Camacho has earned a new feather in her cap, or better said, a jeweled crown atop her silvery locks.
San Juan BautistaCatholic Church
English Mass, Sundays 9 a.m., Del Cardinal 25, San Juan Cosala.
Open Circle
William “Be” Van Arsdale presents “Finding Your Flow: Living with Greater Ease, Presence, and Purpose” at Open Circle on Sunday, August 30, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Lake Chapala Society.
Help the sick
Zavala Stables is holding a gathering at their facilities at Alceseca Norte 80 in Ajijic on Saturday, August 22, from 2 p.m. to help local folks with medical expenses. Enjoy a visit with the horses while enjoying beer, soft drinks, hamburgers and hot dogs. More information at 333-48-0...
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.
To encourage citizens to draw up wills, the federal government has proclaimed September “Mes de Testamento” and public notaries are lowering their fees throughout the month.
Many people, including a lot of local real estate hustlers, like to tell expat newcomers they can get along just fine without understanding or speaking Spanish. In my book, that is lousy advice in a practical sense, and an insult to the native folks who graciously accept our presence here at lakesid...
Low-cost carrier Volaris will launch four new nonstop international routes from Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) in December.
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 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.
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.
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...
A powerful storm lashed the Guadalajara metropolitan area and other parts of Jalisco on the afternoon of Saturday, August 22, causing widespread flooding, stranded vehicles, and damage to dozens of homes. The storm triggered a massive response by emergency crews in several municipalities.
Zapopan City Hall last weekend inaugurated the “Camino Zapopan” long-distance trail, a 65-kilometer route stretching from Plaza de las Américas in the historic center to the town of Pueblitos in the neighboring municipality of San Cristóbal de la Barranca.
A former teacher at the Preparatoria Regional de Chapala has been condemned to serve an eight-year prison sentence following his conviction last week on charges of sexual abuse of a minor.
The Jalisco Infrastructure and Public Works Secretariat (SIOP) has begun the next phase of street renovations in Chapala’s prime tourist zone. The second stage of work on Paseo Ramón Corona Promenade stretches from Avenida González Gallo and the back entrance to La Cristian...
The Jalisco Civil Protection and Firefighters Unit is beginning the process of obtaining international certification for its USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) team through INSARAG, a United Nations body specializing in these capabilities, Sergio Ramírez López, the director of the State Ci...
The rapid growth of motorcycles on the roads of Jalisco has been accompanied by an increase in traffic accidents and fatalities, according to data from the State Council for Accident Prevention (CEPAJ).
In a whirlwind political drama, Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya announced his return to office on Friday, August 21, after 112 days on leave — only to reverse course the following day amid a firestorm of criticism.
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting Mexican citizens to Guatemala and Honduras instead of returning them to their homeland, a practice Mexican government officials and human rights advocates have condemned as unprecedented and punitive, according to a CBS News report.
Naval personnel from the 12th Naval Zone rescued 108 baby sea turtle hatchlings at Puerto Vallarta’s Los Muertos beach during patrols tied to Operation Lifeguard Summer 2026.
Mexico has begun phasing in a higher cruise passenger fee, with the “Non-Resident Duty” doubling from US$5 to US$10 as of August 1. Two more increases are scheduled: the fee will rise to U$15 in July 2027 and reach US$21 in August 2028, where it will remain through September 2030.
With primary elections wrapping up, this fall’s general midterm elections are fast approaching. Voters will elect U.S. House and Senate members, state governors and other officeholders.
Just two days after a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, Mexico kickstarted one of its largest international emergency deployments in recent years.
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.
Right after World Cup fever lifted consumer spirits, the country’s small merchants are bracing for a harsh reality check.
There’s been only a marginal decline in the average price of the basic food basket (canasta básica), barely registering in the wallets of every...
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.
Sharon St. John Mercik, 82, died peacefully in her home in Ajijic on the evening of July 24.
Pouleth Estefanía Carbajal Cuero, a 24‑year‑old open‑water swimmer from Manzanillo, Colima, has etched her name into the annals of this country’s marathon swimming. On August 16, she became the first person from the state of Colima — and one of the youngest Mexican women ever &mda...
The Charros de Jalisco came within one swing of extending their first-round Mexican Baseball League playoff series against Sultanes de Monterrey. But in the end, a furious ninth-inning rally fell just short, and Jalisco fell 6-5 in Game 5 on August 14 at the Estadio Panamericano.
