The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the 76-year-old co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, has formally accepted a life sentence in the United States while requesting that he not be i...
Home to the world’s largest expatriate community, the Ribera de Chapala offered the perfect setting for U.S. citizens and international friends to celebrate the 250th anniver...
Mexico secured three spots in the top 10 of Travel+Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Cities awards, with San Miguel de Allende claiming the number one spot for an u...
On July 4, as the United States commemorated the 250th anniversary of its independence from Great Britain, a striking new sculpture was unveiled outside the U.S. Consulate General ...
Mayor Verónica Delgadillo will officiate a free collective marriage cerem...
The United States government has identified Juan Carlos Valencia González...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
Don’t be fooled by what you may have recently seen on local Facebook sites...
What began as a vacation photo opportunity turned into a devastating tragedy on ...
Rosemary Keeling died peacefully in Ajijic on June 22, after a four-year battle ...
In response to the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, var...
The U.S. State Department will sharply reduce the fee for renouncing American ci...
Scenes of unbridled joy swept Mexico on Tuesday night as El Tri reached the knoc...
“Gratitude” may be the theme of Thanksgiving, but for many of us, ou...
In 2007, when Fouad Lakhdar came to Mexico to sell handcrafted Moroccan products...
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...
I have never understood why pizza has a reputation as a junk food—except f...
Around 1,000 B.C. — roughly 1,000 years after the first permanent villages...
St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara is hosting a special fundraising...
Sound Bath
Every Saturday at 6:15 p.m., Arturo Castillo brings flutes, singing bo...
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 ...
Lake Chapala Baptist
In the Psalms, prayer rises like breath from the depths of t...
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...
Long ago, I reached the point where I could carry on a conversation in Spanish a...
As we look ahead, we weary news junkies might hope for a sensational, feel-good ...
Well, like all things human, there’s a time to come and a time to toddle a...
In this atmospheric 1992 narrative, former Guadalajara Reporter editor Allyn Hun...
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...
This week, hundreds of Canadian and U.S. citizens residing in the lakeside area ...
I must have missed something in the publicity about two of the current exhibitio...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there ...
“California Suite,” the second of four plays presented as part of Ba...
Live Music
FRIDAY
• Codigo, Ajijic’s Country Dance Band, plays at Scall...
I must have missed something in the publicity about two of the current exhibitions at MUSA, the University of Guadalajara’s Museo de Arte. I never expected to be so delighted by not only one, but two shows — both on the second floor of the graceful, Art Deco building, and both by male ar...
Guadalajara’s sole professional dance company, the Ballet de Jalisco, is set to captivate audiences at the end of this month with a production of “Swan Lake,” one of classical ballet’s most beloved masterpieces. The six performances are from July 24 through August ...
“California Suite,” the second of four plays presented as part of Bare Stage Theater’s Neil Simon Summer, is a brilliant blend of humor and poignancy, set against the glamorous backdrop of Los Angeles.
Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) will screen London National Theatre’s acclaimed production of “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” (“Dangerous Liaisons”) Sunday and Monday, August 1 and 2, at 4 p.m.
Live Music
FRIDAY
• Codigo, Ajijic’s Country Dance Band, plays at Scallions Ajijic Bistro, 6:30 p.m. Reservations: 376-766-2301. No cover.
• Old Souls Band plays at Steak Brothers in La Floresta, 6 p.m. Reservations: 333-903-9112.
BRAVO! Theatre
To mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, The BRAVO! presents a special staged one-man play reading of “Tom Paine’s Bones” Friday, July 3, at 4 p.m. Lakeside actor Mark Donaldson takes on the role of Thomas Paine, the influential Founding Father whose ...
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.
Long ago, I reached the point where I could carry on a conversation in Spanish about practically any topic — a sign, I thought, that I’d mastered the language. I’ve spent years living in a Mexican community with very few foreigners, and my wife happens to be a first-rate Spanish te...
In 1965, a handful of college students in Austin, Texas, asked their geology professor a simple question: Where would you look if you wanted to find the deepest cave in North America?
In this atmospheric 1992 narrative, former Guadalajara Reporter editor Allyn Hunt relates a tale of haggling for dog bones with a hungover butcher named Eladio Vázquez during a saint’s day fiesta in a rural Jalisco pueblo.
The heat of May is searing in the mountain ridges surrounding G...
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.
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.
As we look ahead, we weary news junkies might hope for a sensational, feel-good story to restore our belief in humanity.
Such as Elon Musk (how can one person really be worth US$749 billion, as Forbes just reported?), donating half his wealth to save infants from malnutrition and prematur...
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?
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...
This week, hundreds of Canadian and U.S. citizens residing in the lakeside area are celebrating national holidays: Canada Day on July 1 and U.S. Independence Day on July 4.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a.k.a. NOAA, has declared the arrival of a Super El Niño season generated by a massive build-up of unusually warm water in the tropical Pacific. The consequences of a Super Niño are far-reaching and highly unpredictable, NOAA e...
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...
St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara is hosting a special fundraising concert given by the Jóvenes Cantores de Mayahuel on Sunday, June 14, at 1 p.m.
The American Society of Jalisco (AMSOC) is offering a busy lineup of activities over the coming weeks, from plant-based Thursday lunches to artificial intelligence workshops and brain-training sessions.
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 ...
Lake Chapala Baptist
In the Psalms, prayer rises like breath from the depths of the human soul—sometimes a cry, sometimes a song, always reaching toward God. Joy and sorrow share the same tongue here; fear is not hidden, and praise is not forced. The heart speaks plainly: “Hear me, Lord...
Unity Ajijic
Rev. Laura Barrett Bennett is Unity Ajijic’s minister-in-residence for July. Descending from a family of ministers, artists, and musicians, she is the third generation to dedicate her life to ministry. Laura currently serves at Unity of the Heartmind M...
Sound Bath
Every Saturday at 6:15 p.m., Arturo Castillo brings flutes, singing bowls, didgeridoo, handpan, rav drum and other instruments to the Buddha on the Ajijic Malecon for a Sound Bath by the lake. Information at 333-556-1216.
Open Circle
Steven Nousen presents “The founding moments of a nation” on Sunday, July 5, 10:30 a.m. at Open Circle 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.
I have never understood why pizza has a reputation as a junk food—except for its use of meats cured with sodium nitrate, identified by the World Health Organization in 2015 as a primary cause of colon cancer.
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...
In 2007, when Fouad Lakhdar came to Mexico to sell handcrafted Moroccan products, he thought it would be for six months. But he dove into life here, eventually starting a restaurant, becoming president of his local business association, getting a home mortgage, getting married to a Mexican woman, ea...
“The Michael Hogan Reader” by Michael Hogan. US$14.95. San Diego: Egret Books.
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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.
Mayor Verónica Delgadillo will officiate a free collective marriage ceremony on July 17 at Plaza Tapatía’s Fan Fest, aiming to legalize up to 1,000 unions as a grand finale to the city’s World Cup celebrations.
As Jalisco officials rolled out a multibillion-peso strategy to overhaul Guadalajara’s aging water system, the head of the region’s water utility failed to appear Wednesday before state lawmakers, where residents, scientists, neighborhood groups and even SIAPA workers demanded answers ab...
Don’t be fooled by what you may have recently seen on local Facebook sites. The Chapala government has not prohibited the use of fireworks in the community.
With faith and hope instilled in their hearts, the people of Chapala anxiously await the arrival of the Virgin of Zapopan on Sunday, July 12, when they will join hundreds of visiting pilgrims in raising prayers for divine intercession to assure the well-being of Lake Chapala.
In response to the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, various organizations and community groups in Guadalajara have mobilized to collect humanitarian aid.
Cerveceros de México — the trade association representing beer producers and sellers — has relaunched the “No te hagas güey” (Don’t play dumb) campaign to prevent underage access to alcohol and promote responsible, informed consumption.
The United States government has identified Juan Carlos Valencia González, alias “El 03,” as the new leader of the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG), according to an update to the National Counterterrorism Center’s International Terrorism Guide.
As hundreds of English soccer fans flew into Mexico City for the July 5 Round of 16 World Cup match against Mexico, the Mexican media searched for different pre-game angles to capture viewers’ attention.
What began as a vacation photo opportunity turned into a devastating tragedy on the evening of Friday, June 26, when a 28-year-old tourist from Mexico City was attacked and dragged into the ocean by a crocodile in the waters off Marina Vallarta, authorities confirmed Saturday.
A third woman has been found dead under suspicious circumstances in Puerto Vallarta in less than two weeks, fueling fears among some residents and international media that a serial killer may be targeting women in the popular tourist destination.
The U.S. State Department will sharply reduce the fee for renouncing American citizenship from US$2,350 to US$450, effective April 13.
Cuba is reeling. Hardly a drop of oil has been delivered to the island in the last three months, its president has confirmed.
According to CNN, fuel prices have skyrocketed to US$9 a liter on the unofficial market, meaning it costs more than US$300 to fill a car’s gas tank — more than m...
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...
Rosemary Keeling died peacefully in Ajijic on June 22, after a four-year battle with dementia.
Former lakeside resident Linda Elizabeth Brown died January 3, at the age of 82.
Scenes of unbridled joy swept Mexico on Tuesday night as El Tri reached the knockout stage for the first time in 40 years, breaking a drought that had haunted the nation since 1986. Reaching a “quinto partido” — a fifth game — had felt like an unreachable quest for a generati...
International diving competition returns to Jalisco from Thursday, July 16 to Sunday, July 19 at the Centro Acuático in Zapopan’s Parque Metropolitano.
