Last year, Jalisco acquired a dubious distinction: first place in fires among Mexico’s 32 states.  This year, it finds itself protecting its title with room to spare. 

The first Costco gas station in Mexico has opened in San Luis Potosi, under the brand Kirkland Signature. Members of the  warehouse club obtain a lower price than the rest of the public. Payments can only be made by debit or credit card, or Costco certificates. The U.S. company has invested 58 million pesos in this venture, which it says will be the first of several throughout Mexico. 

Since reforms to the nation’s energy sector opened the door to foreign competition, various oil giants – including Shell, Exxon and BP – have announced plans to enter the gas station market.  

British drinks behemoth Diageo has laid the first stone on the expansion of its bottling, aging, warehousing and distribution complex in Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco.

The luxury Cheval Blanc Hotel under construction on Chamela Bay on Jalisco’s Costalegre has been put on hold.  

An already tense situation in the indigenous Wixárika territory of northern Jalisco looked set to explode this week after a respected community leader who fought valiantly to recover his people’s tribal lands was shot and killed along with his younger brother.

Jalisco Culture Secretary Myriam Vachez launches one of many planned events to commemorate the centenary of the birth of illustrious Jalisco author Juan Rulfo (1917-1986).  One of the carriages of Guadalajara’s Tren Ligero (subway) network has been decorated to honor the author of acclaimed novels such as “Pedro Paramo” and “El Llano en Llamas.” In addition, the state agency is donating 1,000 of Rulfo’s works to be handed out free to train passengers.