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A lively crowd of Canadian citizens and friends gathered on Tuesday, July 1, at Chapala’s Palapa del Guayabo to mark the 158th anniversary of Canada’s confederation.
Mexico acted swiftly to mitigate the potential impact of U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctions imposed on three Mexican financial institutions, accused of helping launder milli...
It went to Game 7, but the Astros de Jalisco crossed the finish line, winning their third Cibacopa (Pacific League) championship in four years on an emotion-packed evening Tuesday ...
In a historic move, the Mexican Congress, with approval from both the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, has passed a reform that bans the use of dolphins, sea lions, orcas and ot...
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro announced that Line Five of Guadalajara&rsq...
The Mexican Senate has approved a new law aimed at streamlining bureaucratic pro...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
As media coverage intensifies around the Jalisco government’s controversia...
Starting in November 2025, Porter Airlines will begin connecting Puerto Vallarta...
Jill Maureen Steimle
Ajijic resident Jill Maureen Steimle passed away unexp...
The Jalisco Transportation Department (Setrans) has announced the introduction o...
“Remittance” may not be in many people’s vocabularies, but law...
The Astros de Jalisco kick off the final series of the CIBACOPA tournament at th...
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Sa...
“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...
If you’re looking for a place to visit over Easter but don’t want to...
“They are just one tool,” says Rabih Dow about his dark glasses, the...
When the Rev. Dr. Joel Muñoz was growing up in his native Indiana, he fre...
Open Circle
Lillie Henley will present “Did Improvisation Save America? Ben...
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...
Lakeside artist Efren González celebrated his 20th Meet the Artist recept...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
Christian Science Group
You are invited to attend our Christian Science Testimony...
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...
All five of Mexico’s major ecosystems converge in the state of Jalisco. &nb...
A focus of this week’s edition is our publication of images featuring nonv...
The U.S. administration has had it with some of Mexico’s drug cartels&mdas...
We got there early. In the corral behind Eustacio Ortiz’s tarpaper shack, ...
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...
Some local folks were overjoyed last weekend over the unexpected arrival of rain...
Demonstrating without any doubt that trilateral relations—at least in the ...
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Ethan Hunt and the IMF team continue thei...
Opera del Lago, a newly established opera organization dedicated to live opera p...
Help choose LLT plays
The Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) board of directors is&nbs...
Demonstrating without any doubt that trilateral relations—at least in the cultural sphere—are alive and well, Canadian Consul Frank Le (left), U.S. Consul General Amy Scanlon and Sergio Matos, director of the Guadalajara May Festival, attended the festival’s final event last week a...
Many visitors to the captivating crafts hub of Tlaquepaque are unaware that just a few blocks from the iconic Parián restaurant zone sits a former community hospital that has served as a vital cultural center for nearly four decades.
Opera del Lago, a newly established opera organization dedicated to live opera performances around the Lake Chapala area, will present its inaugural project, “Beloved Opera Duets,” Thursday, July 31, and Sunday, August 3, 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. Sopranos Margaret St...
What exactly is a torch song? “There’s no hard and fast definition,” says Brian Mathers, co-creator with Amaranta Santos of “Eternal Flames,” an evening of torch songs at The BRAVO! Theatre. “So,” Mathers adds, “we decided to look for songs that were n...
Help choose LLT plays
The Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) board of directors is looking for volunteers to serve on play-reading committees responsible for selecting and recommending shows to be staged as part of Season 62 (2026-2027). There are two distinct committees, one focusi...
Live Music
FRIDAY
• Carlos Arancibia gives a free guitar concert, 6:30 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Chapala.
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.
Karate Kid: Legends
After kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion and embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso.
All five of Mexico’s major ecosystems converge in the state of Jalisco. And while the beaches, volcanoes and forests may get most of the attention, the semi-arid highlands of Los Altos offer their own quiet drama—sun-drenched ruins, mysterious rock art and sweeping views that stret...
It seems the world is being smothered by microplastics. Our oceans are full of them. Fish are ingesting them. Our clothes are shedding them. And here in Mexico, the ubiquitous leaf blower stirs up clouds of plastic particles for us to breathe. A little of it enters our bodies every time we eat or dr...
We got there early. In the corral behind Eustacio Ortiz’s tarpaper shack, we stacked gunny sacks of chayote, wild camote, jicama, oranges, limones, peanuts and sugared candies.
Two recent explosions at small fireworks workshops in the Ciénega region of Jalisco which claimed the lives of eight people have focused attention on this long-standing craft activity.
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.
A focus of this week’s edition is our publication of images featuring nonviolent protestors brandishing placards with punchy slogans—whether critical, emotive or mocking.
As Pride Month unfolds, one glaring contrast stands out: Mexico is making bold, visible strides in support of its LGBTQ+ community, while the United States seems to be moving backward—blurring the once-celebrated rainbow flag in the process.
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...
Some local folks were overjoyed last weekend over the unexpected arrival of rainfall. In truth, it was nothing more than some light sprinkling detected in some isolated Chapala neighborhoods, lasting no more than 15 minutes.
Just over a week ago, a national scandal erupted about a “gringo” who ran off a construction worker eating lunch in a shady garden space in front of the man’s property in Mazatlán. He was widely outed on social networks and in the media for his xenophobic behavior.
The U.S. administration has had it with some of Mexico’s drug cartels—just some.
I mean, can you blame it? Political leaders have tried to model good business practices on and off for several years recently.
But some cartel misbehavior has remained unpleasant, and they may be enriching...
A few weeks back, this newspaper thoughtfully added a half-page article explaining a new driving license law aimed at the growing number of drivers (we still call them that) at Lakeside over age 75.
When the Rev. Dr. Joel Muñoz was growing up in his native Indiana, he frequently visited his relatives for holidays in Colotlan, Jalisco.
The Jalisco Health Department (SSJ) has launched its 2025 Lent Sanitary Surveillance Operation to promote hygiene in the preparation and sale of seafood.
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 ...
Christian Science Group
You are invited to attend our Christian Science Testimony Meetings every first and third Wednesday of the month at noon at Cinco de Mayo 3, in Ajijic. The one-hour meeting begins with readings from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook by Mary Baker Eddy, fo...
Unitarian Universalists
Rev. Matt Alspaugh will present “Humility” at the next meeting of the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Sunday, June 22, noon.
Open Circle
Claudia Miramontes Moranchell will present “Summer Events at the Ajijic Cultural Center” at the next Open Circle meeting on Sunday, June 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Open Circle
A 60th anniversary celebration of “The Sound of Music” will be explained by local actress Catherine B. Caldera at the next meeting of Open Circle, Sunday, June 22, 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Lakeside artist Efren González celebrated his 20th Meet the Artist reception at Galería La Manzanilla on Friday, January 17.
Tucked away in Puerto Vallarta’s Colonia El Remance, nestled next to tourist favorite Zona Romantica, is ARTe Vallarta Museo, showcasing an art genre unique to the city: Arte Vallarta.
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.
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Saints Day, November 1 and November 2.
Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexico’s social culture, chiefly because of its informal, cash-driven economy.
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.
If you’re looking for a place to visit over Easter but don’t want to find yourself surrounded by loud, drunken hordes, skip the beach and consider Mexico City. The traffic will be less frenetic, the air cleaner, the museums and restaurants less crowded.
In a naked move to capitalize on the current interest in AI, I decided to accept an invitation to eat at El Gato in Guadalajara, and to write about the experience.
“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.
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro announced that Line Five of Guadalajara’s Tren Ligero network could begin operations by June 2026, in time for the World Cup, provided the necessary federal funds are secured between January and February of next year.
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro announced that Line Five of Guadalajara’s Tren Ligero network could begin operations by June 2026, in time for the World Cup, provided the necessary federal funds are secured between January and February of next year.
As media coverage intensifies around the Jalisco government’s controversial plan to construct a replacement aqueduct to extract water from Lake Chapala for the Guadalajara metropolitan area, state officials have finally responded to calls from lakeshore stakeholders for broader dialogue on the...
Some frustrated Ajijic residents say foreign motorists are among the worst offenders when it comes to parking violations. A Mexican reader of the Reporter submitted photos of several expat vehicles parked illegally along the north side of Calle Parroquia during the June 14 No Kings rally—despi...
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on five individuals, four of whom are believed to be top leaders of the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG), including its alleged leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as &ld...
Teuchitlán is receiving a timely boost following recent negative publicity surrounding the municipality’s alleged ties to organized crime. At a press conference held at the Guachimontones archaeological site, state officials announced the fifth round of the “Jalisco Corre” r...
The Mexican Senate has approved a new law aimed at streamlining bureaucratic procedures through digitalization—legislation that also seeks to aid in the fight against disappearances in Mexico.
Federal Congressman Gerardo Olivares Mejía, a deputy from the Labor Party (PT), is proposing a reform to the Immigration Law that would grant the National Immigration Institute (INM) the authority to revoke the residency status of foreigners who commit acts of discrimination, abuse, violence ...
Starting in November 2025, Porter Airlines will begin connecting Puerto Vallarta with Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton, expanding the number of Canadian cities offering direct service to this popular Mexican resort to 17.
The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT), with support from Jalisco emergency crews, is currently removing debris and conducting cleanup operations on the Melaque to Puerto Vallarta section of federal Highway 200.
“Remittance” may not be in many people’s vocabularies, but lawmakers have been batting the word back and forth across the U.S.-Mexico border since the Trump administration proposed taxing at five percent money electronically sent by foreigners living in the United States to their h...
Many students from this region applying for U.S. visas—whether for study or tourism—are likely to have their social media activity examined by U.S. authorities.
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...
Jill Maureen Steimle
Ajijic resident Jill Maureen Steimle passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 17.
Robert Lee Miller
Robert (Bob) Lee Miller passed away peacefully at his home in Ajijic on May 1, at the age of 96.
The Astros de Jalisco kick off the final series of the CIBACOPA tournament at their home stadium in Guadalajara Friday, June 20, 8 p.m., and Saturday, June 21, 7 p.m., facing the Tijuana Zonkeys.
The Astros de Jalisco kick off their CIBACOPA (Pacific Coast Basketball League) semi-final series on Friday, June 6, against the Halcones de Obregón. The game begins at 8 p.m. at the Astros Stadium in Guadalajara.
Catholics in Guadalajara seemed stunned Monday after learning that Pope Benedict XVI has become the first pontiff in nearly 600 years to resign his position as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
