Although an increase in city bus fares has not been authorized, some drivers in Guadalajara were illegally charging new tariffs this week.

The cause of bad odors detected by some athletes staying at the Pan American Games Village has come to light. Faulty treatment plants meant that sewage was being pumped out of the village on to land beside the complex and even into the nearby Bosque Primavera nature reserve, it has emerged.

After all the hype and lofty expectations, the Pan American Games has not given local businesses the large economic boost that many had been hoping for.

Zapopan’s anti-rabies facility is being accused of mistreatment of dogs and cats in its care by local animal rights groups.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford took possession of the Pan American flag before Ricky Martin brought the 16th edition of the games to a thumping close at Guadalajara's Omnilife Stadium Sunday evening.

Thousands waited for hours outside the Guadalajara Cathedral to catch a glimpse of the sacred relics of Pope John Paul II.