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Masocta-PV highway not totally safe, US says

Despite the recent renovations to the Highway 554 linking the Jalisco town of Mascota with Puerto Vallarta (reported in last week’s edition), the U.S. State Department believes the road is far from safe for travel.


Coronavirus vs. the flu

Although their symptoms are similar, the coronavirus differs from flu in that there is no widespread immunity to it – the only people likely to have immunity are those who have already had it.

Get a speeding ticket discount

Anyone in Jalisco who has an unpaid speeding ticket (fotoinfraccion) issued prior to June 30 can obtain a 50-percent discount through October 15.

GDL-Colima road closed

A landslide has prompted authorities to close a section of the Guadalajara-Colima Via Libre (free highway), between Ciudad Guzmán and San Marcos.

New Chicago holiday flights

To take advantage of the increased holiday season passenger traffic, Mexican discount airline Viva Aerobus is offering a daily, direct flight between Chicago O’Hare and Guadalajara, from December 7 to January 13, 2020. Prices will be from $US149 one way.