The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
In an announcement that has captured national attention, President Claudia Sheinbaum revealed she is actively seeking a call with Pope Leo XIV to formally extend an invitation for ...
On Saturday, December 6, the second edition of the “Bien de Noche” festival will take place in downtown Guadalajara.
The third annual edition of the Chapala Indie Film Festival gets rolling on Friday, December 5, featuring a variety of activities linked to the theme Cinema without Borders, explor...
Civil society organizations focused on water, public health and environmental protection in Jalisco have issued a sharp public challenge to state water authorities following the le...
The largest space dedicated exclusively to calisthenics in the state of Jalisco ...
Joaquín Guzmán López, son of imprisoned drug lord Joaqu&iac...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
The Jocotepec government has announced the first edition of the Los 3 Pueblos Tr...
Puerto Vallarta is a vibrant destination teeming with activity and excitement. H...
Dean Lee Kelley
Long-time Ajijic resident Dean Lee Kelley passed away peace...
Palace damage
The Jalisco Government Palace in the Guadalajara Centro, vandalized...
With the U.S. government shutdown now in its second month, some American expat r...
The troubled return of Javier “Chicharito” Hernández to his b...
“Gratitude” may be the theme of Thanksgiving, but for many of us, ou...
“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...
It is increasingly difficult to find a Mexican restaurant in Guadalajara that is...
December 12 marks one of Mexico’s most fervent religious holidays—ce...
The American Society (AMSOC) Speaker Series on Wednesday, December 10 will welco...
Ink and drink event
The Alibi Room, Guadalupe Victoria 45 in Ajijic, has invited ...
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...
Recently, the Puerto Vallarta community lost an extraordinary soul. Many have ca...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church
We’re a warm and inclusive Christia...
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...
The opening gong for the age of international trade was struck in 1522 when Juan...
U.S. President Donald Trump touts himself as a champion of peace, a man dedicate...
Well, like all things human, there’s a time to come and a time to toddle a...
December 12, in the rural villages throughout Jalisco — and Mexico —...
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...
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and there should be plenty of that going arou...
The 2025 edition of the International Book Fair (FIL) in Guadalajara is set to t...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there ...
The Hernández Dancers (Joven Ballet HH) will once again be visiting the A...
Holiday art and crafts
• The Lake Chapala Society invites the entire Lakesid...
The 2025 edition of the International Book Fair (FIL) in Guadalajara is set to transform Expo Guadalajara into a vibrant nightly cultural hub. Running from November 29 to December 7, the Foro FIL will showcase a diverse mix of alternative pop, Catalan voices, smooth electronic beats, folk music and ...
Murphy’s Law, right? Just after this newspaper celebrated the cultural significance of Guadalajara’s Centro Cultural Breton (GR edition October 15, 2025), its owner regretfully announced that the beloved venue will be closing next month after two decades of operation.
Why has Efrén González, the tireless globe-trotting artist, been tied down in the rural village of Zapotitán de Hidalgo this week? He’s been putting the final touches on one of his most ambitious mural projects yet.
Comedy
Lakeside Laughs Comedy Improv and Skitz-o-funnia Sketch Comedy performs Saturday, November 29, at The BRAVO! Theatre, Hidalgo 441 in Riberas del Pilar.
Holiday art and crafts
• The Lake Chapala Society invites the entire Lakeside community to celebrate the magic of the holiday season at its annual Christmas Market on Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6, from 11 to 5 p.m. Over 80 vendors will display their unique gifts, handicrafts, hand-cra...
Exhibits
• Centro Cultural Ajijic presents a collective exhibition featuring painting, sculpture, graphic art and photography by dozens of local artists.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances. Director: Emma Tammi. Cast: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio. Rated: PG-13. Time: 1:44.
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Ethan Hunt and the IMF team continue their search for the terrifying AI known as the Entity - which has infiltrated intelligence networks all over the globe - with the world’s governments and a mysterious ghost from Ethan’s past on their trail.
The opening gong for the age of international trade was struck in 1522 when Juan Sebastián Elcano succeeded in sailing around the world. Elcano’s coat of arms bears a talking globe which says, in Latin, “you were the first to encircle me.”
Trekking is a popular activity worldwide, with some trails, like the Pacific Crest Trail in the United States, attracting nearly a million visitors annually. While Mexico boasts countless long-distance trails, very few have been developed specifically for sport tourism.
December 12, in the rural villages throughout Jalisco — and Mexico — early-morning prayers, hymns and celebration began long before daylight, honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe, the Queen of Mexico.
On a recent chilly morning, I stopped at a nearby public market for some hard-crusted bolillos. It was an unseasonably squally January day-a brief drizzle, a slice of sun, then clouds and more chilling drizzle. On the muddy steps of the mercado municipal, I ran into Altagracia Mendez, dueña o...
There is a certain body of water I have swum in, sailed on, and flown over at various points in my life. For centuries, since 1550, everyone has referred to it as the Gulf of Mexico.
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.
U.S. President Donald Trump touts himself as a champion of peace, a man dedicated to ending wars and conflicts worldwide. But is that really the case?
Last week’s U.S. military strike on a drug boat allegedly tied to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel was no routine operation. It marked a sharp escalation by President Donald Trump in his war on the cartels — a fight he says is about protecting Americans from deadly drugs and chaos...
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...
It has been an extraordinary week for my cherished amigos Tony and Gwen Burton, visiting lakeside from their home in Canada for the first time in quite a few years. They have been welcomed here with open arms and warm hearts by long-time friends and strangers alike, experiencing multiple triumphs an...
As Día de Muertos approaches, I reflect on how the holiday’s customs have evolved from generation to generation. Until a few decades ago, there were no public festivals to commemorate the occasion—no Altar de Muertos exhibitions, contest or Catrina figurines lining the streets. No...
Well, like all things human, there’s a time to come and a time to toddle along. Especially in these “toddle along” years when the emotional energy wears out and a job starts to feel overwhelming, and lacking the visceral push one needs to create something new and worthy over a...
Anger is a trouble-maker. It’s a question that should have been studied ages ago. We’ve made arrangements to talk to one of psychology’s foremost authorities on this subject, as well as the man most respected in Europe for preserving jams and jellies. Dr. Emmett Soldi of Catania Un...
The American Society (AMSOC) Speaker Series on Wednesday, December 10 will welcome Dr. Andres Campos Mendez, speaking on stem cell therapy for joint pain relief.
St. Mark’s garden committee has renewed the church’s peace garden by removing the tall bushes and planting white-blooming flowers.
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 ...
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church
We’re a warm and inclusive Christian community offering traditional Anglican worship and music. Holy Eucharist: Sundays at 10 a.m. — everyone invited to communion.
The Rotary Club of Ajijic invites the community to join a joyful Holiday Luncheon and White Elephant Auction set for Tuesday, December 9, 1 to 3:30 p.m., at Casa Lule Restaurant, Ocampo 180, Ajijic.
Ink and drink event
The Alibi Room, Guadalupe Victoria 45 in Ajijic, has invited Ixtlahuacan de los Membrillos tattoo artist Tania, a winner of Ribera de Chapala tattoo festivals, to give five-centimeter tattoos Saturday, December 6, 3 to 6 p.m. The 500-peso entrance fee includes a special cocktail...
Open Circle
Livier Ayónpresents “Introducing AbrazoPaz’s Youth Leadership Program 2026” at the Open Circle meeting on Sunday, November 30, 10:30 a.m., at the Lake Chapala Society.
Recently, the Puerto Vallarta community lost an extraordinary soul. Many have called him an icon, but he was more than that. Paco Ojeda was a bridge. He was a guiding light that brought comfort to so many who felt confused, powerless, and alone in uncertain times. His gentle presence and unwavering ...
Lakeside artist Efren González celebrated his 20th Meet the Artist reception at Galería La Manzanilla on Friday, January 17.
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.
“Gratitude” may be the theme of Thanksgiving, but for many of us, our ways of expressing it in Spanish are often limited to one word: “gracias.” As we celebrate a holiday centered around giving thanks, it’s the perfect time to discover how our neighbors in Mexico expres...
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Saints Day, November 1 and November 2.
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.
It is increasingly difficult to find a Mexican restaurant in Guadalajara that isn’t trying too hard to be “cutting edge” and innovative, or, on the other hand, that resorts to being very casual, loud, with television screens on every wall (looking at you, Casa Dolores), and frankly...
If you’d prefer to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast without the hassle of cooking and cleaning, various Lakeside venues have you covered:
“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.
The largest space dedicated exclusively to calisthenics in the state of Jalisco has opened in Zapopan’s Parque Metropolitano.
The seventh Cocoa and Chocolate Fair returns to the Club de Leones in Zapopan on Friday, December 5, through Sunday, December 7.
The Jocotepec government has announced the first edition of the Los 3 Pueblos Trail Running competition, which will take place on Sunday, December 14, along pathways marked through Lake Chapala’s south shore mountain range.
December will be a busy month in the Chapala region, with festivities running from start to finish.
Palace damage
The Jalisco Government Palace in the Guadalajara Centro, vandalized by a small group during protests on November 15, will require 6.8 million pesos (US$370,000) in repairs.
The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) has completed the widening of a one-kilometer stretch of the Morelia-Guadalajara federal highway, expanding it from two to four lanes near the Acatlán de Juárez junction.
Joaquín Guzmán López, son of imprisoned drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in a Chicago court. The plea is reported as part of a deal requiring his cooperation with U.S. prosecutors in exchange for a redu...
In this monthly series, we republisha few of the headlines from our Decembereditions 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 years ago.
Puerto Vallarta is a vibrant destination teeming with activity and excitement. However, if you’re looking to immerse yourself in some events that offer a more local feel, here are my three top recommendations for next week, each guaranteed to provide fun and a deeper connection with the cultur...
The new VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta resort is finally ready to unveil many of its highly anticipated attractions.
With the U.S. government shutdown now in its second month, some American expat residents of Guadalajara, Lakeside and Puerto Vallarta are facing a growing dilemma. Despite their love of Mexico, returning home at Thanksgiving to gather with family is a cherished tradition for many. However, thi...
Because most of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s work is deemed “essential,” deportation operations will continue without significant impact during a shutdown, according to the American Immigration Council.
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...
Dean Lee Kelley
Long-time Ajijic resident Dean Lee Kelley passed away peacefully at his Rancho del Oro home on Thursday, September 4, following a lengthy illness. He was 76 years old.
Lois Ann Nadler Cugini passed away peacefully at her San Antonio Tlayacapan home on Wednesday, August 13, with her beloved son and daughter at her bedside. A well-known and admired lakeside resident for 43 years, she was 81 years old.
The troubled return of Javier “Chicharito” Hernández to his boyhood soccer team, the Guadalajara Chivas, took another turn for the worse this week.
Kenyan athletes claimed victory in both the men’s and women’s categories at the 2025 Guadalajara International Marathon, held on Sunday, November 30. The 41st edition of the race saw 7,400 runners take to the streets of Guadalajara, with African athletes sweeping the podiums in both even...
