The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
With a weekend of perfect weather and all the sweat and tears of a huge band of volunteers, the 35th Mexican National Chili Cookoff was a whopping success, drawing more than 8,000 visitors to the Tobolandia water park fairgrounds.
A delightful five-day excursion to Puerto Vallarta turned into a harrowing experience for 40 lakesiders when their tour bus crashed while traveling homeward on Friday, February 22.
Law enforcement authorities are on the hunt for a Chapala teenager who is reportedly on the run in connection with the February 9 fatal stabbing of his older brother.
An elderly U.S. citizen was gravely injured and his Mexican companion murdered in their Riberas del Pilar residence during a violent encounter with unknown suspects.
With chili pots and collateral commotion already bubbling furiously at the Tobolandia fairgrounds, it’s an apropos moment to offer newcomers a glance back at the origins of the 35th National Mexican Cookoff.
Confirming rumors concerning the recent kidnapping of a lakeside businessman, officials at the Chapala Minsiterio Publico (district attorney’s office) report that the victim managed to escape his captors and find safety.
The Auditorio de la Ribera del Lago is back in business following a major inside makeover.
The proprietor of the popular late night Ajijic taco stand El Compadre was murdered at his place of business shortly before closing time in the early hours of Friday, February 15.
A reminder that Canadian Ambassador Sara Hradecky will be at La Nueva Posada in Ajijic on Wednesday, February 20 to give her annual talk on bilateral relations and Canada’s activities in Mexico.
