The state’s charity watchdog, the Instituto Jalisciense de Asistencia Social (IJAS), has launched its annual altruism prize to highlight organizations that are doing stellar work in their respective fields, as well as provide them with a cash stimulus.

An 80-year-old man from Tabasco died during the first major storm of the rainy season on Thursday, June 11.

Chapala’s police force, the municipal Civil Protection crew and the local division of the state Traffic Department maintained tight vigilance on election day to maintain peace and order among an impassioned electorate.