The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Chapala Mayor Alejandro Aguirre highlighted a sterling record in reducing the local crime rate during his four consecutive years in office as he outlined the achievements of his administration at the September 25 Informe de Gobierno (state of the municipality report).
B.J. Collins has announced Lakeside Tech Solutions (the company he founded and has led since January 2025) has transformed into Cuidatec, reflecting a strategic shift. The rebrand of the company emphasizes a focus on emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR)—and an exclusive commitment to research & development of consumer applications.
A group of students at the Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Chapala staged a peaceful on-campus protest on Tuesday, September 23.
The Chapala monument honoring renowned Mexican musician Pepe Guízar was reinstalled Friday, September 19, at the new glorieta built at the three-way junction of Paseo Ramón Corona, Avenida González Gallo, and Calle Guerrero.
In a daring overnight heist early Thursday, September 18, criminals hauled away the automatic teller machine (ATM) installed outside the west Ajijic branch of Intercam Banco.
Ajijic will be roused from slumber throughout the entire month of October as skyrockets are fired at dawn, summoning the faithful to early morning prayers in honor of La Virgen del Rosario. Residents who dislike the blast of cohetes are advised to stock up on earplugs or white-noise devices ahead of time.
A vintage photo of the Chapala Malecón shows the lake rising to flood levels in October 1967, compared with a recent image taken earlier this week.
Lakeside DayBreak Dementia Support will focus on the role of caregivers at the group’s second 2025 public awareness program. The presentation will take place on Sunday, October 5, 4:30 p.m., at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Calle San Lucas 19 in Riberas del Pilar.
Saturday’s colorful Regata del Globos hot air balloon extravaganza was a delightful experience for the thousands of people who showed up at Ajijic’s soccer field. Although overcast, the rain held off and many dozens of balloons flew up into the afternoon and evening sky toward the mountains.
