General News

You know him—Efrén González, the Ajijic artist renowned for creating murals made of clay skull plaques. A prolific painter, he is recognized both locally and internationally for his talent in working with various media.

Jalisco’s Health Department (SSJ) is closely monitoring the spread of dengue fever as infections increase during the humid summer months.

While Ikea keeps the opening date of its new Guadalajara store tightly under wraps, the Swedish retailer is nonetheless making its presence felt in the city.

Auditions

• Teen and adult dancers proficient in various styles of jazz are needed for a performance at the Auditorio in Ajijic in March 2025. Auditions are Monday, August 12, noon in the dance studio on the third floor of Plaza Bugambilias. Information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Yolanda Martínez Llamas won the election as president of the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) Board of Directors in a landslide victory during the extraordinary membership assembly held on Tuesday, August 20.

Lakeside Little Theatre presents the National Theatre Live’s filmed production of the award-winning play “Dear England” on August 10 and 11.

Around 160 properties in the Jalisco town of Zapotlanejo were damaged by flooding after a local dam overflowed during heavy rains in the early hours of Wednesday, August 15.

I had the good fortune of returning to Chiapas last week following my first visit there in 2018. It was great to become reacquainted with San Cristobal de las Casas, a charming place that essentially seemed unchanged since six years ago.