The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Few historical figures in Mexico generate so much contention as Porfirio Diaz, the dictator who served as the nation’s president for more than 30 years between 1876 and 1911. As expected, the 100th anniversary of his death, on July 2, is sparking a good deal of controversy, most notably regarding the possible repatriation of his remains from France, and whether he deserves any kind of “official” recognition or homage.
Sheryl Malin has a disarmingly simple metaphor that explains her passion over the last four years to promote the type of medical treatment she received in Mexico — a turtle bowl.
Guadalajara is frequently touted as “Mexico’s Silicon Valley,” and politicians are constantly boasting of the “Digital Creative City,” the still unfinished tech-hub located in the city center. Yet the state government has struggled with how to react to ride-sharing app Uber, finding itself caught between its technological pretensions and a powerful taxi lobby.
It is an inconvenient fact for Mexican historians that the “Father of the Revolution” Francisco I. Madero, kept in regular contact with spirits of the dead.
What’s the most popular activity of young Mexicans aged between 13 and 34? Watching TV? Listening to music? Logging on to Facebook?
Could the motorcycle gang violence that rocked Waco, Texas happen here in Mexico?
My assessment, after 10 years of association in this country’s biker world, is that such an occurrence would be highly unlikely.
Students at Chapala’s Preparatoria Regional (high school) were introduced to a diverse panorama of professional and vocational callings during the Career Day program held at the school campus on Thursday, May 1, under the direction and sponsorship of the Lake Chapala Society (LCS).
