A judge has denied bail to Omar “N”, 45, the former star player for the Guadalajara Chivas, who is facing charges of child sexual abuse. 

On Saturday, October 18, Guadalajara will host the Festival de la Carne en su Jugo, celebrating the beloved local dish, literally translated as “meat in its own juice.”

The 61st annual Expo Ganadera, which opened on October 8 at Guadalajara’s Livestock Union fairgrounds, showcases a sensational display of prize livestock. Rated as Mexico’s largest and best livestock fair, the event runs for four weeks and draws large crowds looking for western wear, farm equipment, fun activities, food and more.

For most people living on the American continent, October 12 is Dia de la Raza (or Columbus Day), a solemn holiday marking that culture-shattering autumn day when Cristobal Colon first set foot in the New World.

In Guadalajara, the memory of the Italian navigator is dismissed without sympathy, as all eyes turn to a venerated 400-year-old religious statue, whose mere presence on the streets on Sunday will draw an estimated two million spectators.

Omar “N”, the Guadalajara Chivas’ all-time top scorer, has been arrested on charges of child sex abuse. 

Jalisco authorities have announced the detention of Helidoro “N,” a suspect wanted in connection with a massive 140-million-peso fraud against a state development fund.