Despite dire warnings of sanctions set to take effect in January, the Jalisco state government has relented and granted an extension (prórroga) for vehicle owners who have failed to exchange their license plates during 2025.

Massive motorbike haul

Are you one of those drivers who find motorcyclists to be a constant challenge on local roads? You might be interested to know that Jalisco authorities have seized nearly 30,000 motorcycles in 2025.

What gives with the sporadic rains and chilly temperatures going on this week in the Lake Chapala region and elsewhere in Jalisco? 

The deadline for replacing old Jalisco license plates is quickly approaching. Under the “3x1 Package,” vehicles still displaying the old “Maguey,” “Minerva” and “Gota” designs, including cars, motorcycles, pickup trucks, trailers, public transportation units and taxis, should make the switch before December 26.

Will the dissolution of the Jalisco Transparency Institute (ITEI) compromise the state’s commitment to openness? 

Palace damage

The Jalisco Government Palace in the Guadalajara Centro, vandalized by a small group during protests on November 15, will require 6.8 million pesos (US$370,000) in repairs.