General News

During his gubernatorial campaign last year, Pablo Lemus made numerous promises, one of which was to construct a fifth Tren Ligero (light rail) line connecting Guadalajara International Airport to the city center, with an extension to the Akron Stadium in the western suburbs.

To better serve international visitors during the 2026 Soccer World Cup, the Jalisco government has launched a Bilingual Police Program to train officers in English.

Meteorologists at Guadalajara’s Institute of Astronomy and Meteorology (IAM) forecast above-average rainfall for the month of June.

Three new hotspots have been added to the map highlighting areas in the Guadalajara metropolitan region that are prone to flash flooding during the upcoming rainy season, set to begin in the next few weeks.

The landmark Estadio Tres de Marzo in Zapopan, owned by the private Autonomous University of Guadalajara (UAG), is set to undergo a major renovation and be transformed into a major entertainment venue at an estimated cost of 200 million pesos (US$10.3 million).

Police arrested nine people during a protest at the city’s Parque Rojo (Parque Revolución), which was recently closed by Guadalajara City Hall for renovations ahead of the 2026 Soccer World Cup.

For the third time this year, the new Arena Guadalajara entertainment venue canceled its inaugural concert.

The renowned University of Guadalajara folk dance troupe has announced the dates for its June season at the majestic Teatro Degollado in downtown Guadalajara. This will be the first time the group performs at its historic home in eight years.