The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
A powerful storm on the evening of July 15 caused nearly seven-meter-high flooding in the working-class La Martinica neighborhood of northern Zapopan, affecting around 150 homes.
Authorities reported the death of a five-month-old girl and the disappearance of a 32-year-old woman.
Emergency services have searched over 95 kilometers of riverbanks and rural areas after a woman in the working-class La Martinica neighborhood of Zapopan was swept away by strong currents during a heavy storm that hit the metro area on July 15.
The heroic aura that once surrounded local soccer player Javier “Chicharito” Hernández is beginning to fade fast.
Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro announced today that he will not allow the “disproportionate” rate hikes approved by SIAPA, the Guadalajara metropolitan area’s water and sewage utility. The increases—ranging from 44 to over 200 percent—were scheduled to take effect in 2026.
In recent years, stadium tours have become a major attraction in cities worldwide, drawing sports fans eager to get a behind-the-scenes peek at iconic venues.
The Minerva Glorieta—one of Guadalajara’s most iconic landmarks and a longstanding source of civic pride—is about to receive a major makeover.
President Claudia Sheinbaum has joined the chorus of outrage following the shocking shooting of a woman in Guadalajara last weekend, captured on video surveillance.
Following the recent high-profile femicide (see story on page 1), the Jalisco government is ramping up its Pulso de Vida initiative, which focuses on protecting women from violence and other dangerous situations.
Heavy machinery and work crews moved into the Guadalajara city center this week as the Jalisco government and Guadalajara City Hall launched an ambitious project to impress soccer fans arriving for next year’s World Cup.
