Airlines were a major target of consumers’ wrath in 2022, said the head of the Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) in Jalisco. Sebastián Hernández Méndez said most of the complaints in the tourism sector involved the non-compliance by airlines regarding aviation sector rules that determine cabin luggage up to 10 kilograms must be free of charge.

Jalisco’s vehicle verification program will require more inspection lines to meet the demand for tests shown in the first week of 2023.

Around 2.2 million people have received a flu jab in Jalisco so far this season, the State Health Department (SSJ) reported this week. 

Tapatios of a more advanced age this week recalled the special memories forged during the 1970 World Cup, as Guadalajara joined in the worldwide mourning and celebration of the life of Brazilian soccer legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known simply as Pelé, who died December 30 in Sao Paulo, Brazil at the age of 82.

Jalisco authorities made a concerted effort this year to discourage the sale and use of fireworks over the New Year period, with the aim of improving air quality and preventing accidents.

The start of 2023 saw several public buildings and monuments in Guadalajara lit up in blue and yellow; not, in this case, in support of Ukraine, but to kick off a 12-month celebration of the bicentennial of the foundation of Jalisco.