The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Amid much fanfare and a festive ambience, the long-awaited fourth line (L4) of the Guadalajara metro area’s Tren Ligero (Light Rail) system began passenger service on Monday,...
Despite dire warnings of sanctions set to take effect in January, the Jalisco state government has relented and granted an extension (prórroga) for vehicle owners who have f...
The Mexican peso has broken through a significant barrier, closing at 18.03 pesos per U.S. dollar on December 11 — its strongest level in over 17 months.
Mexican long-distance thru-hiker Zelzín Aketzalli has an all-consuming goal she’s been working on for seven years.
Her mission: to connect the Pacific Crest Trail wit...
Christmas can be a depressive time, due to intense social and financial pressure...
A holiday meal for 15 people at home will cost about 17,100 pesos this year, a 1...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
A highlight of the December 19 Virgen de Zapopan pilgrimage to Chapala will be t...
“Mar de Regalos” are the words on everyone’s lips in Puerto Va...
Teresa Doreen Thrash
Teresa Doreen Thrash (nee Grayston) passed away...
Massive motorbike haul
Are you one of those drivers who find motorcyclists to ...
Recent headlines from major U.S. media outlets point to a crisis of morale withi...
With the Mexican Pacific League (LMP) playoffs looming, scheduled to start Janua...
“Gratitude” may be the theme of Thanksgiving, but for many of us, ou...
“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...
As with other major Mexican celebrations—most notably Independence Day, wh...
The American Society (AMSOC) Speaker Series on Wednesday, December 10 will welco...
Tribute
The Lucky Dog Rescue and Adoption Center this week paid tribute to one ...
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...
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 ...
Chapala Sunrise Rotary Club got an early start on raising holiday spirits, joini...
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...
For at least 300 years, the rumors have persisted: beneath the streets of Guadal...
U.S. President Donald Trump touts himself as a champion of peace, a man dedicate...
Well, like all things human, there’s a time to come and a time to toddle a...
December 12, in the rural villages throughout Jalisco — and Mexico —...
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...
It has been an extraordinary week for my cherished amigos Tony and Gwen Burton, ...
Local art enthusiasts have just over two weeks to experience a significant exhib...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, ther...
There’s no people like show people! When a cast member fell ill, her under...
Mariachi Juvenil Axixic
Mariachi Juvenil Axixic performs at the Open Circle mee...
Local art enthusiasts have just over two weeks to experience a significant exhibition of modern Mexican art, as “Fábulas Fantásticas” (Fantastic Fables) concludes its run at Guadalajara’s MUSA (Museo de las Artes de la Universidad de Guadalajara) on Jan...
The 2025 edition of the International Book Fair (FIL) in Guadalajara is set to transform Expo Guadalajara into a vibrant nightly cultural hub. Running from November 29 to December 7, the Foro FIL will showcase a diverse mix of alternative pop, Catalan voices, smooth electronic beats, folk music and ...
There’s no people like show people! When a cast member fell ill, her understudy took over. Then, the understudy got injured, unable to perform. Out of actors and time, The BRAVO! was forced to cancel “Sylvia,” its upcoming show. What then to offer its audience in December?
Lakeside Little Theatre’s production of Noël Coward’s “Blithe Spirit” is an entertaining romp, if you are in the mood for something like that. And who isn’t? Directed by Monnie King and the late Peter King, the show features a combination of LLT veterans and newcom...
Mariachi Juvenil Axixic
Mariachi Juvenil Axixic performs at the Open Circle meeting, Sunday, December 21, 10:15 a.m., at the Lake Chapala Society.
Theater
• The Redes y Cantos de Chapala Chorus and the comunitario Revolutosas theater group will present a version of “Sganarelle, or, the Self-Deceived Husband (Cornudo Imaginario, in Spanish)” by Molière, Tuesday, December 16, at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de ...
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.
For at least 300 years, the rumors have persisted: beneath the streets of Guadalajara, there is a vast network of tunnels; these connect many important buildings in the city, such as churches and convents, mansions and monuments, chapels and cemeteries; the tunnels are wide and high enough to accomm...
The opening gong for the age of international trade was struck in 1522 when Juan Sebastián Elcano succeeded in sailing around the world. Elcano’s coat of arms bears a talking globe which says, in Latin, “you were the first to encircle me.”
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.
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...
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.
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?
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...
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...
It has been an extraordinary week for my cherished amigos Tony and Gwen Burton, visiting lakeside from their home in Canada for the first time in quite a few years. They have been welcomed here with open arms and warm hearts by long-time friends and strangers alike, experiencing multiple triumphs an...
As Día de Muertos approaches, I reflect on how the holiday’s customs have evolved from generation to generation. Until a few decades ago, there were no public festivals to commemorate the occasion—no Altar de Muertos exhibitions, contest or Catrina figurines lining the streets. No...
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...
The American Society (AMSOC) Speaker Series on Wednesday, December 10 will welcome Dr. Andres Campos Mendez, speaking on stem cell therapy for joint pain relief.
St. Mark’s garden committee has renewed the church’s peace garden by removing the tall bushes and planting white-blooming flowers.
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 ...
Chapala Sunrise Rotary Club got an early start on raising holiday spirits, joining the Tepehua Community Center for a recent Christmas Posada party.
Born with Down syndrome and severe heart and gastrointestinal conditions, a Chapala toddler depends on intensive care—and on Niños Incapacitados to cover essential treatment costs.
Tribute
The Lucky Dog Rescue and Adoption Center this week paid tribute to one of its most invaluable volunteers, Janet Kilburn. In a birthday post on social media, the center highlighted her dedication since day one, stating, “There is truly no job she hasn’t done.”
Open Circle
Dr. Daniel Acuff presents “Uncovering your Purpose in Life” at the Open Circle meeting, Sunday, December 14, 10:15 a.m., at the Lake Chapala Society.
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.
“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.
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’d prefer to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast without the hassle of cooking and cleaning, various Lakeside venues have you covered:
“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.
Christmas can be a depressive time, due to intense social and financial pressures, loneliness, grief and disrupted routines, often combining to create stress, anxiety and feelings of inadequacy or sadness for many people.
Here's a map featuring the stations and interchanges on the new Line Four of the Guadalajara Tren Ligero network:
A highlight of the December 19 Virgen de Zapopan pilgrimage to Chapala will be the 4 p.m. ceremony on the waterfront Malecón, where Mayor Alejandro Aguirre and San Francisco Parish Priest Juan José Chávez Ramírez will present a new insignia to the revered icon.
Chapala’s main thoroughfare and adjacent plaza are aglow with sparkling Christmas lights, putting residents and visitors in a cheery mood for seasonal celebrations.
Massive motorbike haul
Are you one of those drivers who find motorcyclists to be a constant challenge on local roads? You might be interested to know that Jalisco authorities have seized nearly 30,000 motorcycles in 2025.
The recently formed ECOS Jalisco Symphony Orchestra (OSEJ) made its debut at the Foro de Arte y Cultura in Guadalajara in late October.
A holiday meal for 15 people at home will cost about 17,100 pesos this year, a 17-percent increase from 2024, according to the National Alliance of Small Businesses (ANPEC).
From electric vehicles and auto parts on factory floors to electronics in homes, Chinese goods are now ubiquitous in Mexico. This trend has accelerated as China increasingly views Mexico as its strategic hub for North America, a perception shared by 78 percent of Chinese companies, according to a U....
“Mar de Regalos” are the words on everyone’s lips in Puerto Vallarta this holiday season! It’s a joyful, citywide Christmas bash running from December 18 through January 1. This sun-kissed municipal celebration wraps the city in twinkling lights, music, tradition, and plenty ...
Mexico’s Supreme Court (SCJN) has nixed the planned tourist tax on foreign visitors to Puerto Vallarta that was programmed to take effect in September.
Recent headlines from major U.S. media outlets point to a crisis of morale within the country’s diplomatic corps:
“U.S. Diplomats Are Hating Their Jobs Under Trump” — The Daily Beast
“U.S. Diplomats Report Broken Morale and Abandoned Careers” ...
With the U.S. government shutdown now in its second month, some American expat residents of Guadalajara, Lakeside and Puerto Vallarta are facing a growing dilemma. Despite their love of Mexico, returning home at Thanksgiving to gather with family is a cherished tradition for many. However, thi...
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...
Teresa Doreen Thrash
Teresa Doreen Thrash (nee Grayston) passed away on December 8, just a couple of months short of her 99th birthday.
Donato Guzmán Aguayo, founder of Chapala’s San Francisco funeral home, passed away on Monday, December 7, at the age of 95.
With the Mexican Pacific League (LMP) playoffs looming, scheduled to start January 1, 2026, the Charros de Jalisco are playing out the final games of the regular season.
The troubled return of Javier “Chicharito” Hernández to his boyhood soccer team, the Guadalajara Chivas, took another turn for the worse this week.
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.
