The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum last week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney effectively dismissed the idea of Canada abandoning Mexico in the trilateral trade a...
September 19, 1985. I was all alone, sleep-testing a house I hoped to buy.
7:19 a.m. Strange squeaking sounds awoke me. The noise was coming from the doors. Every door in the hous...
The first significant protest against gentrification and displacement took place in Guadalajara last weekend, drawing attention to the growing lack of affordable housing in the met...
A vintage photo of the Chapala Malecón shows the lake rising to flood levels in October 1967, compared with a recent image taken earlier this week.
Tlajomulco Mayor Gerardo Quirino Velázquez announced this week that no ne...
Mexico’s proposed 2026 federal budget, submitted to Congress on September ...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
A group of students at the Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Chapala stag...
The 17th edition of Vallarta-Nayarit Gastronomica will be held from October 12 t...
Dean Lee Kelley
Long-time Ajijic resident Dean Lee Kelley passed away pea...
The Jalisco state legislature has approved a law requiring parents and guardians...
It may do no more than provoke more exhausting court challenges, but the Monday ...
Charros de Jalisco fans are mourning after the Mexico City Diablos Rojos swept t...
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...
It is increasingly difficult to find a Mexican restaurant in Guadalajara that is...
This week, Mexican citizens celebrated the 217th anniversary of the nation&rsquo...
Maybe it was gallows humor. Or maybe it was bravado.
Chapala Library touch-up
Charlsie Kelly is putting out a call to artists and no...
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late...
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a present...
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 ...
Of all the colorful characters who have shaped Ajijic’s history, few left ...
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...
By the time the last VW Beetle in the world rolled off the assembly line in Pueb...
Last week’s U.S. military strike on a drug boat allegedly tied to Venezuel...
Anger is a trouble-maker. It’s a question that should have been studied ag...
On a recent chilly morning, I stopped at a nearby public market for some hard-cr...
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...
After winding down from the local Independencia de México hullabaloo, it&...
Mexico’s fabled Museo del Perfume (Perfume Museum or MUPE) is opening its ...
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Ethan Hunt and the IMF team continue th...
Mariachi Real Axixic is tuning up to celebrate its ninth anniversary with a gala...
Dress rehearsal
The third concert of the Lake Chapala Orchestra’s summer ...
Mexico’s fabled Museo del Perfume (Perfume Museum or MUPE) is opening its second location this month in Tlaquepaque. The new attraction is located on the Andador Independencia, the craft center’s most emblematic cultural corridor.
Jazz
Canadian jazz saxophonist, bassoonist, and pianist Ben Wendel is a two-time Grammy nominee who has collaborated with many renowned artists.
Mariachi Real Axixic is tuning up to celebrate its ninth anniversary with a gala performance on Friday, October 3, 7 p.m., at the Centro de la Cultura y las Artes (CCAR) in La Floresta.
Theater
• At Bare Stage Theatre, don’t miss Murray Schisgal’s “Luv,” a comic powerhouse—outrageous, sharp, and irresistibly funny from start to finish. What begins as a quiet encounter on a bridge explodes into a whirlwind of romantic chaos, twisted schemes, ...
Dress rehearsal
The third concert of the Lake Chapala Orchestra’s summer series on Saturday, September 13, has sold out.
Due to overwhelming demand, the orchestra has decided to open its dress rehearsal to the community on the same day, starting at 12:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Anglican C...
Photography
Colectivo Cultural LogoGris opens its FotoSeptiembre show, featuring 22 images by local photographers, Saturday, September 6, 5 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Ajijic. FotoSeptiembre is coordinated by local cultural promoter Alberto Muñoz “Betto Rock”.
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.
By the time the last VW Beetle in the world rolled off the assembly line in Puebla in 2003, the Vocho, as it is still fondly called, had become a beloved icon throughout Mexico. One of the events that elevated the curvy sedan into the public eye was the unforgettable day a little white Vocho—e...
All five of Mexico’s ecosystems can be accessed in what I call the 500-kilometer-wide Magic Circle around Guadalajara.
Driving only a few hours, you can immerse yourself in cool, shady forests, desert scrubland, or flat, highland prairies, and if you go far enough west in the Magic Circle, yo...
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...
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.
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.
Last week’s U.S. military strike on a drug boat allegedly tied to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel was no routine operation. It marked a sharp escalation by President Donald Trump in his war on the cartels — a fight he says is about protecting Americans from deadly drugs and chaos...
Some expats are wondering if their participation in protests against President Trump and U.S. federal policies could break Mexican laws. Here’s the short answer: not really.
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...
After winding down from the local Independencia de México hullabaloo, it’s a perfect time for expat residents to dedicate some time and effort to brushing up on Spanish-language skills. Whether you are at a beginning, intermediate, or advanced level, learning to communicate better in th...
Most foreigners at lakeside probably know that Mexico celebrates Independence Day on September 16, the date in 1810 when the national struggle against Spanish rule began. Some may not be aware that the Guerra de Independencia dragged on until 1821, when freedom from the Gachupines was finally achiev...
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...
Let’s face it. Humans are the only species without Earthly predators and without consistent natural sensibilities. Except for war. That seems to signify that we have no purpose, as all animals are either predator or prey or both. War may be our only predator. Greek philosopher Heraclitus once ...
Maybe it was gallows humor. Or maybe it was bravado.
When the Rev. Dr. Joel Muñoz was growing up in his native Indiana, he frequently visited his relatives for holidays in Colotlan, Jalisco.
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 ...
Of all the colorful characters who have shaped Ajijic’s history, few left as vivid an impression as Eleanor Saenger—better known as La Rusa. The actress, vocalist, and ballet dancer captivated audiences on stages from New York’s Metropolitan Opera House to Europe’s grand thea...
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Sunday, September 28, the sermon will be “When You Are Anxious,” from Philippians 4:6-7.
Life is full of struggles—anxiety, weariness, loneliness, discouragement, trials, and pain. When life feels overwhelming, where do we turn? This week, we&rsq...
Chapala Library touch-up
Charlsie Kelly is putting out a call to artists and non-artists to help restore and freshen up the Biblioteca Paula Real López in Chapala. The project will run Thursday through Saturday, September 25–27, and will involve repainting, wall repairs and other neede...
Open Circle
Bob Karstens will speak on “Confessions of an International Media Man: A Look Back” at the next meeting of Open Circle, Sunday, September 21, 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.
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...
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.
“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.
Tlajomulco Mayor Gerardo Quirino Velázquez announced this week that no new housing subdivisions will be authorized along the Avenida López Mateos corridor until concrete mobility solutions are in place for the overburdened highway.
Governor Pablo Lemus presided over the traditional “Grito” celebration on the evening of September 15, with approximately 70,000 people filling Guadalajara’s historic center to celebrate Mexico’s 215th Independence anniversary.
A group of students at the Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Chapala staged a peaceful on-campus protest on Tuesday, September 23.
Lakeside DayBreak Dementia Support will focus on the role of caregivers at the group’s second 2025 public awareness program. The presentation will take place on Sunday, October 5, 4:30 p.m., at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Calle San Lucas 19 in Riberas del Pilar.
The Jalisco state legislature has approved a law requiring parents and guardians to ensure that children and adolescents not only attend school but also remain enrolled until completing their education.
The Jalisco government is committing more than six billion pesos (US$301 million) to build a new Video Surveillance Center in Guadalajara’s Providencia neighborhood, along with advanced upgrades to the state’s security and cybersecurity systems.
Mexico’s proposed 2026 federal budget, submitted to Congress on September 8 by Finance Minister Édgar Amador Zamora, channels more resources toward social welfare programs, scholarships and infrastructure projects, but leaves significant gaps in security, health and education, some crit...
Many parcel and mail deliveries from Mexico to the United States have been put on hold temporarily after the Trump administration eliminated the so-called “de minimis exemption” for lower-value postal goods.
“The global network saw postal traffic to the U.S. come to a near halt af...
The 17th edition of Vallarta-Nayarit Gastronomica will be held from October 12 to 19, at the Hotel Paradise Village. The event brings together Michelin-starred chefs, local culinary talents, and experts from Mexico, Latin America and Europe.
From August to January, Jalisco’s coast enters turtle nesting season, and the University of Guadalajara (UdeG), primarily through its University Center of the South Coast (CUCsur), has been leading conservation efforts since 1985.
It may do no more than provoke more exhausting court challenges, but the Monday announcement by Donald Trump that he would lead more challenges to the American federal election system as carried out in states could affect whether U.S. citizens residing abroad can participate in the 2026 midterms, an...
A growing number of U.S. expats are considering renouncing their citizenship due to mounting emotional, financial and political costs, according to the 2025 Expat Trends Survey.
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...
Dean Lee Kelley
Long-time Ajijic resident Dean Lee Kelley passed away peacefully at his Rancho del Oro home on Thursday, September 4, following a lengthy illness. He was 76 years old.
Lois Ann Nadler Cugini passed away peacefully at her San Antonio Tlayacapan home on Wednesday, August 13, with her beloved son and daughter at her bedside. A well-known and admired lakeside resident for 43 years, she was 81 years old.
Charros de Jalisco fans are mourning after the Mexico City Diablos Rojos swept the Mexican Baseball League (LMB) championship King’s Series 4-0.
Guadalajara’s standout boxer, the 35-year-old Saul “Canelo” Alvarez who likes to don a crown after his triumphs, has finally been dethroned.
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.
