The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Tlaquepaque fiestas redux
If you regret missing out on Tuesday evening’s Independence shenanigans there’s a second chance to experience their patriotic flavor at Tlaquepaque’s delayed festivities this weekend.
Mustang Club Guadalajara celebrated its 14th anniversary last weekend with displays of vehicles in the Colomos Park and Plaza de la Republica, as well as a “caravan” drive to Chapala on Sunday.
Susan Abeyta, the U.S. consul general in Guadalajara, packed her bags and left town with her husband Victor this week after a three-year stint in the city. Reflecting on her stay in an interview with the Reporter last week, she made an immediate point of praising the dedication of her staff, both U.S. and Mexican, whom she referred to as “the backbone of the organization.” Abeyta went on to talk about the richness of Mexican culture, the rewarding programs that the consulate has initiated, the security situation here, the American expatriate community, the rise of women in Mexico and the huge task the Consulate has in issuing thousands of visas to travelers to the United States.
Due to a consular systems upgrade, consular operations at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City and all nine consulates throughout Mexico (including the U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara) will be closed to the public on Friday, August 7, and Monday, August 10.
The Intermoda (IM) fashion expo in Guadalajara this week reflected the industry’s trend of becoming more inclusive of individuals with disabilities.
Susan Abeyta, the U.S. consul general in Guadalajara, is coming to the end of her three-year diplomatic posting and will shortly be leaving the city along with her husband Victor.
Ever wondered what it’s like to live without the ability to see? The Nupali A.C. charity is giving people the opportunity to find out at a special pavilion it has erected in the Plaza de la Liberacion in the center of Guadalajara.
