The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Mexico’s Minister of Security, Omar García Harfuch, has dismissed claims that an isolated ranch 50 kilometers west of Guadalajara operated as an “extermination c...
Water rights advocates and private citizens held a demonstration this week outside the main offices of SIAPA, Guadalajara’s Water and Wastewater Utility, to draw attention to...
Although the 40-day period of Lent is traditionally a time of penance and fasting in the Christian faith, one of the season’s guilty pleasures is indulging in capirotada de vi...
After nearly a decade of work, Guadalajara is nearing the completion of its effort to replace the city’s iconic horse-drawn carriages for tourists with electric models.
In this monthly series, we republish a few of the headlines from our March editi...
Jonás Rincón Bañuelos, 8, and Axel Gabriel Franco Mar&...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
Lakeside country musician and former cattleman Flip Nicholson attended the final...
The Centro de Actividades Culturales (Center for Cultural Activities, or CENAC) ...
Mary Dale Wilson
Mary Dale Wilson passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on March ...
Jalisco authorities have announced a comprehensive overhaul of the C5 high-tech ...
A distasteful Valentine’s Day meme posted on the White House X account pro...
Tapatío boxing star Saúl “Canelo” Alvarez returns to t...
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Sa...
“The Michael Hogan Reader” by Michael Hogan. US$14.95. San Dieg...
The Centro Educativo Jaltepec’s new tequila tour to benefit its students i...
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April...
If you’re looking for a place to visit over Easter but don’t want to...
The U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara is reinforcing Donald Trump’s tough stan...
The Jalisco Health Department (SSJ) has launched its 2025 Lent Sanitary Surveill...
Open Circle
The State of Childhood Literacy at Lakeside will be a panel discussio...
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late J...
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a presentat...
Lakeside artist Efren González celebrated his 20th Meet the Artist recept...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
The Lake Chapala Shrine Club would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets ...
Spring has a special vibe around Banderas Bay. This time of year, I live in deni...
Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping fo...
I am in the pueblo of Casa Blanca, Jalisco, population 600, located seven kilome...
“America is back,” reads a footnote to a video segment of President ...
I hate to be the one to bring this to everybody’s attention, but a team fr...
We got there early. In the corral behind Eustacio Ortiz’s tarpaper shack, ...
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I&rsqu...
There is a certain body of water I have swum in, sailed on, and flown over at va...
I should have stopped at the Museo de la Filosofia Esencial (MUFE) months ago, w...
Men Rule + Shaw
Shaw has loved Rule since she saw him, but Rule doesn’t see...
The 12th annual International Festival of Art and Independent Cinema will take p...
‘Doubt’ at LLT
Lakeside Little Theatre presents “Doubt: A Parab...
I should have stopped at the Museo de la Filosofia Esencial (MUFE) months ago, when I walked by a large sculpture of a jaguar made out of gun components, which sat in front of a white house in Guadalajara’s Colonia Americana.
The Ex Convento del Carmen’s Martes Musicales (Musical Tuesdays) program for March has been announced. All recitals are free of charge and will begin at 7:30 p.m. The venue is located at Avenida Juárez 638, in downtown Guadalajara.
The final “Movies That Matter” screenings will feature two acclaimed dramas advocating for social and political justice, along with a documentary about the impact of a beloved trailblazing comedy.
Four well-known Ajijic-based musicians will perform a special concert at the Casa del Sol Inn’s Jazz Supper Club event on Friday, March 28.
Live Music
FRIDAY
• Brenda Flores and Tohtli musicians Jesus Medeles, Chris Cuevas, Jose Antonio and Raul Ortega perform a free concert 6:30 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Chapala.
Dance and Song
“Movies and Icons: A Dance and Song Extravaganza” celebrates the music of cinema and beloved cultural icons while showcasing the art of dance in various genres at the Centro de la Cultura y las Artes (CCAR) in Ajijic.
Snow White
A princess joins forces with seven dwarfs to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother the Evil Queen.
Novocaine
When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, a man incapable of feeling physical pain turns his rare condition into an unexpected advantage in the fight to rescue her.
I am in the pueblo of Casa Blanca, Jalisco, population 600, located seven kilometers north of Lake Chapala.
Aldo Santana is a member of the Cuzalapa people living in La Pareja, a small village tucked away deep inside some of Mexico’s most picturesque mountains, located along the state line dividing Jalisco from Colima.
We got there early. In the corral behind Eustacio Ortiz’s tarpaper shack, we stacked gunny sacks of chayote, wild camote, jicama, oranges, limones, peanuts and sugared candies.
Two recent explosions at small fireworks workshops in the Ciénega region of Jalisco which claimed the lives of eight people have focused attention on this long-standing craft activity.
As we reflect on the tech news of the past 12 months, stories have ranged from virtual reality games to foldable smartphones. Yet, the topic dominating much of the conversation this year has been artificial intelligence (AI), particularly ChatGPT.
As I am starting the process to write this I am visiting New York City where this afternoon I enjoyed sort of a man-on-the-street interview with a local whose attention was attracted by my hat.
“America is back,” reads a footnote to a video segment of President Donald Trump reposted this week on the Guadalajara U.S. Consulate General’s Facebook page.
Why is the U.S. election so important to Mexico? Will the election of either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump have vastly different outcomes for Mexico’s future?
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I’ve had the pleasure of living in for the past two years.
The wool coat looks worse for the non-wear. It is wrinkled from being unworn and crammed in the back of a closet for two years; dotted with dust and dog hair from a dog that departed the family a year ago; in need of a lint brush that can’t be found in the pile of things to be thrown away, don...
I’ve been amused by the multiple social media queries of late about what day folks can see get out to watch Ajijic’s marvelous “flour” parade” Whether you call it Carnaval, Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday, the raucous celebration always fall on the day before ...
I’m really tired of archaeological discoveries. Every week it seems there’s news of an unknown human-like species nobody knew existed before.
Are there mysterious forces at play that seem to spin your life or a significant area of it out of control for no really logical reason?
The Jalisco Health Department (SSJ) has launched its 2025 Lent Sanitary Surveillance Operation to promote hygiene in the preparation and sale of seafood.
An afternoon Mass and Ash Wednesday celebration at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara went well, said church treasurer Shammah Anu, attracting three times more people than last year.
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a presentation of the dragon dance, and other rituals, by the students and professors of Kung-Fu Dragón Inmortal, one of the most acclaimed Kung Fu schools in Guadalajara. The Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, January 25...
American School race
Think green – the sixth annual Eco Race and Green Market are scheduled for Sunday, March 31 at Guadalajara’s American School Foundation. Everyone is welcomed to this event meant to raise awareness about conserving the planet’s resources. Expect to learn a lot ...
There’s a sense of something sadly amiss in the lakeside area of late. Taking into account the community’s diverse demographics, I’d label it the rise of the Ugly Expatriate.
Eckankar
Everything revolves around love. It always does. No matter how much we rush about in this world and how harried, ambitious, or sorrowful we become, the world stays together for some reason. The reason is God’s love. It makes the whole work, even though sometimes it looks like nothing...
Mexican Cancer Tapestry
TEDxAjijic makes its debut on Saturday, March 22 at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera, with its first presentation on the Mexican Cancer Tapestry, which aims to visually represent the stories of a thousand cancer patients, not only showcasing the science be...
Open Circle
The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) later this month, and on Sunday, March 16, 10:30 a.m., Open Circle in Ajijic will host individuals seeking board of director and leadership positions.
Lakeside artist Efren González celebrated his 20th Meet the Artist reception at Galería La Manzanilla on Friday, January 17.
Tucked away in Puerto Vallarta’s Colonia El Remance, nestled next to tourist favorite Zona Romantica, is ARTe Vallarta Museo, showcasing an art genre unique to the city: Arte Vallarta.
Spring has a special vibe around Banderas Bay. This time of year, I live in denial, as others speak of the season ending, I dig in my heals, “NO”!
Sometimes living in paradise feels like a fairytale and other times it feels like magic.
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late January, the Bocce Ball Committee and aficionados of the sport donned shorts and t-shirts to face off in the 6th annual Bocce Ball Tournament on February 15.
Otra Vez
Last November, a little thrift store named Otra Vez opened its doors to the residents of La Manzanilla and became an instant hit with both the Mexican and expat communities. Operating solely with donations and dedicated volunteers, it is now in its second year with no signs of slowin...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each other. As some businesses close down, others stay open to keep the community safe and supplied with basic essentials and information regarding Covid-19.
Four years ago, a small team of big-hearted Canadian and Americans decided they wanted to give something substantial back to the community.
Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping for a little-quieter-than-normal Semana Santa, but that doesn’t mean Tapatios will resist the lure of the beaches of the Bay of Banderas.
Races
To celebrate the Día de Amor y Amistad (Valentine’s Day), two races, sponsored by the Municipal Sports Advisory Committee (Comude), will be held on Sunday, February 14 along two areas: the Malecon and the Rio Pitillal linear parkway.
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Saints Day, November 1 and November 2.
Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexico’s social culture, chiefly because of its informal, cash-driven economy.
The Centro Educativo Jaltepec’s new tequila tour to benefit its students is far and away something beyond the typical tours to the agave regions.
The Mexican Senate has approved reforms to the General Law of National Assets, increasing the fines for establishments or individuals that restrict access to Mexico’s beaches, to more than one million pesos.
If you’re looking for a place to visit over Easter but don’t want to find yourself surrounded by loud, drunken hordes, skip the beach and consider Mexico City. The traffic will be less frenetic, the air cleaner, the museums and restaurants less crowded.
In a naked move to capitalize on the current interest in AI, I decided to accept an invitation to eat at El Gato in Guadalajara, and to write about the experience.
“The Michael Hogan Reader” by Michael Hogan. US$14.95. San Diego: Egret Books.
Reviewed by ColinCarberry
It is not always easy to find an alternative take on historical events that is also wise.
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April and June of each year, residents and seasonal visitors should take precautions to avoid heat stress. What’s more, the University of Guadalajara’s Institute of Astronomy and Meteorology reports that eve...
Returning snowbirds should not be fooled by the warmer winter weather in this region. Big swings in temperature can play havoc with a person’s health and bring on cold symptoms in a flash.
At a press conference held in Rome, Italian government officials and representatives from the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) revealed that Italy will be the Guest of Honor for the 2026 edition of the fair.
Property owners who list their properties on digital platforms like Airbnb should be required to obtain a municipal business license, ensuring they operate “under clear criteria and with social responsibility,” stated Jalisco legislator Omar Cervantes Rivera this week.
Registered Lake Chapala Society members hold up printed ballots to elect three of the organization’s executive officers by acclamation at the March 19 Annual General Meeting.
The Chapala City Council is exploring possible solutions to settle a decade-long legal dispute with Led Lumina, the company that sued the local government for breaching a contract to provide public lighting services to the city.
The Guadalajara Beer Festival is set to take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. each day, offering attendees a vibrant experience with Mexican craft beers, a variety of food options, and live music performances.
The U.S. government has reported the possible presence of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in Kenya, where the cartel is believed to be operating synthetic drug production laboratories.
Jonás Rincón Bañuelos, 8, and Axel Gabriel Franco Marín, 9, pose proudly with their robots after representing Mexico at the 2025 Robomatrix tournament in Quito Ecuador.
Although he received his appointment last November, it wasn’t until this week that Canadian Ambassador to Mexico Cameron MacKay presented his official Letter of Credence to President Claudia Sheinbaum.
The Centro de Actividades Culturales (Center for Cultural Activities, or CENAC) in the coastal town of Melaque is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a fundraising Street Festival on Wednesday, March 5, starting at 5 p.m.
A man and a woman, described only as being of “foreign origin,” were arrested this week in Puerto Vallarta in an operation involving the Mexican Navy, the National Guard and municipal police.
A distasteful Valentine’s Day meme posted on the White House X account probably had Trump supporters chuckling, but for many others, it prompted nothing more than head-shaking disbelief.
It’s almost certain that U.S. President Donald Trump will impose a 25 percent tariff on most imports from Mexico and Canada on February 1—a promise he made just a day after taking office on January 20.
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila production center located in the Jalisco municipality of Atotonilco El Alto and build one new distillery in La Barca, generating more than 1,000 direct jobs for Jalisco, company executives and Governor Enrique Alfaro announced ...
It’s been 75 years since the arrival in Mexico of the British Council, a quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization that promotes a wider knowledge of the United Kingdom and the English language, while encouraging cultural, scientific, technological and educational understanding and co-ope...
Mary Dale Wilson
Mary Dale Wilson passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on March 11, 2025.
Alexandra Bateman
Alexandra MacArthur Bateman passed away at her home in Ajijic on Friday, March 7, following a brief illness. She was 68 years old.
Tapatío boxing star Saúl “Canelo” Alvarez returns to the ring on Saturday, May 3 to face Cuban William Scull for the undisputed super middleweight championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This marks Alvarez’s first ever fight outside of North America.
The second edition of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Puerto Vallarta Open runs from March 24 to 30 on the outdoor hard courts at the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort and Convention Center.
