Chapala’s Mercado Municipal is slated for a major renovation to be carried by the end of this year.

A four-day happening revolving around earth-friendly practices, sustainable energy alternatives and the battle against climate change will take place Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2 at Chapala’s waterfront Malecón in the framework of Expo Internacional de Prácticas y Energías Sustentables.

A new exhibit mounted at the Galería al Aire Libre Axixic (GALA) features a stunning collection of photo portraits of village matriarchs aged between 80 and 100. 

Jalisco’s Ministry of Transport (Setrans) is finalizing plans to establish a permanent regional office for issuance of driver’s licenses in Chapala.

As the Ajijic recycling project nears its six-month milestone, the initiative’s committee says significant advancement has been made in raising public awareness, encouraging residents to change their waste disposal practices and promising expectations for financial returns.

Chapala’s Ecology Department is hitting the ground to prepare local businesses for full implementation of a state ban on the use of plastic bags and other disposable goods, set to take effect at the start of 2020 with application of fines for non-compliance.