The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Guadalajara metro-area water utility SIAPA and the Jalisco Water Commissio...
After the count in Mexico’s 1988 presidential election was suddenly and in...
Taylor Farms is suspending iceberg lettuce production from central Mexico after ...
Mexican artisans from as far north as Chihuahua and as far south as Yucatá...
The federal government last week cut the ribbon on the new Amado Nervo bridge on...
Shawn Spalding Hall, the only daughter of long-time Guadalajara resident Michael...
Two snappily attired, 22-meter-tall catrinas tower over the center of Zapotlanej...
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico will file a lawsuit in the Uni...
The Astros de Jalisco are headed to the National Professional Basketball League ...
Foreign nationals who are sensitive and easily irritated by excessive noise shou...
The massive Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) will mark its 40th edition...
• Where to Buy: TAG stickers (such as PASE, IAVE, TeleVía ...
Maybe the mosquitoes in Jalisco aren’t feeling so thirsty for blood this y...
On Sunday, September 27, Guadalajara city hall will hand out 25,000 free to...
A roomful of happy Americans celebrated Tuesday night in Guadalajara as they gat...
On the heels of the encouraging U.S. midterms, Democrats Abroad Guadalajara anno...
Open Circle
Steven Nousen presents “A More Perfect Union and the Untold S...
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late...
Grupo La Comer has launched “All You Need is UK,” a storewide promot...
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 ...
American Legion Post 7 and ANAVETS Mexico Unit 19 will hold parallel ceremonies ...
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...
Ten years ago, I visited a city park in Zapopan that a group of enthusiastic vol...
The morning after a midterm rout is never kind to a president. It is least kind ...
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...
Foreign nationals who are sensitive and easily irritated by excessive noise shou...
Jalisco Philharmonic
Winter season Program 2 sees José Luis Castillo con...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, ther...
Jose Luis Loya Jaquez has maintained a profound link with clay since his childho...
LLT comedy
Lakeside Little Theatre presents Paul Rudnick’s comedy “...
Jalisco Philharmonic
Winter season Program 2 sees José Luis Castillo conduct, with cellist David Cohen as soloist. The program features Alfred Schnittke’s Cello Concerto No. 1 and Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No. 3.
Teatro Degollado, Sunday, October 25, 12:30 p.m.
The Jalisco Culture Department will present the third edition of Festival África en Jalisco next week, with events running October 21–24 in three Guadalajara venues.
Jose Luis Loya Jaquez has maintained a profound link with clay since his childhood. As the second generation of pottery artisans in his family, fortified by the influence of master ceramicist Juan Quezada, he has dedicated years to perfecting traditional techniques that have given renown to Ceramica...
The BRAVO! presents Evan Smith’s “The Savannah Disputation,” in which two elderly sisters, very Catholic, forget all about Southern charm when a young door-to-door evangelist comes knocking.
LLT comedy
Lakeside Little Theatre presents Paul Rudnick’s comedy “Regrets Only,” running November 6 to 15, in its McIntosh Auditorium. Directed by Monnie King, the production promises audiences an evening of biting humor and high-society satire. The show delivers a fast-pac...
Bare Stage murder
Bare Stage’s “The Art of Murder” opens Friday, October 30, and runs through Sunday, November 1. Written by Joe DiPietro, this Tony Award–winning dark comedy takes the classic whodunit and turns it on its head, mixing sharp humor, theatrical tension, and a t...
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.
Ten years ago, I visited a city park in Zapopan that a group of enthusiastic volunteers was transforming into a bosque-escuela, an “arboreal school,” where they would someday be able to teach the public all about three different kinds of forest.
Throughout the park, they had plante...
A reader asked me for a recommendation on swimming holes in Western Mexico. That set bells of nostalgia ringing in my head as I recalled the very first swimming hole I’d ever seen, in the bend of a creek near my Grandpa’s farm in Wisconsin. The water was muddy brown and cold, but for me ...
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.
The morning after a midterm rout is never kind to a president. It is least kind to one who has built his political identity on winning.
After the Republicans’ heavy defeat on November 3, the White House is taking stock of a Democratic sweep. Meanwhile, the rest of the world is asking the same...
Some moments in life fix themselves in memory — instances when you can still say, years or decades later, exactly where you were and what you were doing, often down to the minutest detail, when the news broke.
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...
Foreign nationals who are sensitive and easily irritated by excessive noise should consider the wisdom of putting down roots in the Lake Chapala area. This may not be the right place to live happily ever after.
So, in the Reporter’s first edition of this month, I wrote an editorial piece about Glorious October at Lakeside. Then Mother Nature and her Niño went out, broke unwritten rules and made a fool out of me.
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...
On the heels of the encouraging U.S. midterms, Democrats Abroad Guadalajara announces a rally near the U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara on Saturday, November 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Michael Hogan, the prolific U.S. author, poet, historian and longtime Guadalajara resident, has been recognized by the Notable People Project for “recovering and illuminating the intertwined histories of the United States, Mexico and Ireland.”
Grupo La Comer has launched “All You Need is UK,” a storewide promotion featuring more than 900 products from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland — spanning groceries, dairy, frozen foods, alcoholic and soft drinks, bakery, pastries, gelato, perfumery, body soaps and home...
A Bengal tigress that had been preying on livestock near La Barca was captured early Monday during a joint operation by federal, state and municipal authorities.
American Legion Post 7 and ANAVETS Mexico Unit 19 will hold parallel ceremonies at separate venues on Wednesday, November 11, to honor living and deceased military veterans.
Lakeside Little Theatre will hold auditions for the fifth production of its 62nd season, “Come From Away,” by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Thursday to Saturday, November 5,6, and 7.
Open Circle
Steven Nousen presents “A More Perfect Union and the Untold Story of the 28th Amendment” at Open Circle on Sunday, November 8, from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Skull Wall
El Muro de los Muertos, the huge mural of clay skull plaques on the east side of Marcos Castellanos Elementary School, has become an icon of Ajijic street art since it was installed by local artist Efrén González in 2016.
After running out of space, in 2022 he created a s...
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.
Foreign nationals who are sensitive and easily irritated by excessive noise should consider the wisdom of putting down roots in the Lake Chapala area. This may not be the right place to live happily ever after.
The natural landscape is appealing to the eyes of newcomers. The mild year-round clima...
Mexico’s celebration of All Souls Day is a colorful tapestry of customs that have evolved from the fusion of pre-Hispanic and Spanish cultures around 500 years ago.
There is no fixed formula for remembering and honoring the dearly departed. Distinctive traditions are observed in different reg...
• Where to Buy: TAG stickers (such as PASE, IAVE, TeleVía or EasyTrip) can be bought at checkout counters in OXXO, 7-11, Walmart and Farmacias Guadalajara, as well as customer service booths at major toll hubs. You can also order them online for home delivery through Amazon Mex...
A reader asked me for a recommendation on swimming holes in Western Mexico. That set bells of nostalgia ringing in my head as I recalled the very first swimming hole I’d ever seen, in the bend of a creek near my Grandpa’s farm in Wisconsin. The water was muddy brown and cold, but for me ...
On Sunday, September 27, Guadalajara city hall will hand out 25,000 free tortas ahogadas in the heart of downtown, continuing a tradition that began in 2022.
The chile en nogada is to Mexican cuisine what the rebozo and sarape are to Mexico’s traditional garments — all are enduring symbols of “Mexicanidad” and the country’s deeply cherished traditions.
The massive Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) will mark its 40th edition from November 28 to December 6 with more than 3,000 activities, over 900 authors from 41 countries, and Italy as the guest of honor.
For anyone who has ever raised a glass of tequila in Guadalajara or at lakeside, or gazed across the UNESCO-protected agave fields of the Valle de Tequila, the name José Cuervo will be unequivocally familiar.
Maybe the mosquitoes in Jalisco aren’t feeling so thirsty for blood this year. Or maybe the state’s relentless campaign against them is finally paying off. Either way, health authorities have something to celebrate: dengue cases have plummeted nearly 90 percent compared to 2025, accordin...
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...
Guadalajara metro-area water utility SIAPA and the Jalisco Water Commission have revised the city’s water supply suspension calendar, extending cuts across all seven zones in a bid to make the rationing program function correctly.
Paving work near Guadalajara airport will disrupt traffic for a month, and travelers are urged to allow extra time to reach their flights.
Mexican artisans from as far north as Chihuahua and as far south as Yucatán, Quintana Roo and Chiapas, along with those from 13 other states, will be represented at the magnificent Feria Maestros del Arte expo running November 13 to 15 at the Hotel Real de Chapala in lower La Floresta.
The lives of hundreds of Chapala area inhabitants were fondly remembered in the many altar displays mounted during the November 1-2 Day of the Dead festivities. While it is impossible to list everyone honored this year, here are a few who stood out.
Two snappily attired, 22-meter-tall catrinas tower over the center of Zapotlanejo as part of its 17th Day of the Dead festival, “Ahí está el detalle.”
Shopping fever
Mexico’s Buen Fin 2026 will run from Friday, November 13 to Tuesday, November 17.
After the count in Mexico’s 1988 presidential election was suddenly and inexplicably halted, the man who had been leading it was later declared the loser. At the time, I had only a passing interest in Mexican politics, and what I did not fully understand was that the defeated candidate, Cuauht...
On October 14, President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree binding tech platforms to better protect minors online.
Covered companies include Meta, TikTok, Google, X, Apple, Microsoft and Huawei, as well as other social, gaming and app-store services.
The federal government last week cut the ribbon on the new Amado Nervo bridge on the Jalisco-Nayarit border, connecting Puerto Vallarta with Bahía de Banderas.
Puerto Vallarta will host the 31st edition of the Festival Gourmet Internacional from November 12 to 22, with events spanning Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, and Tepic.
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico will file a lawsuit in the United States over the death of Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias, a 56-year-old Mexican with diabetes and hypertension who died in ICE custody in Laredo, Texas.
All 50 U.S. states should send out mail-in ballots for the November 3 midterm by Saturday, and voters living abroad can be grateful, after Monday’s Supreme Court ruling, that their niche of voting rights has been protected from attacks by the Trump administration. However, according to a U.S. ...
Taylor Farms is suspending iceberg lettuce production from central Mexico after a Cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. linked to its products sickened more than 12,800 people and killed two.
Guadalajara last week hosted three members of the Congressional Tequila Caucus, a bipartisan group of U.S. legislators dedicated to highlighting the economic, cultural and diplomatic importance of tequila and strengthening trade ties between Mexico and the United States.
Shawn Spalding Hall, the only daughter of long-time Guadalajara resident Michaele Rivera, died of a sudden illness on October 25 at her mother’s home in Guadalajara.
Tim Whiting died peacefully on May 22, following a long battle with a progressive disease, surrounded by family, friends, music and the sounds of the sea.
The Astros de Jalisco are headed to the National Professional Basketball League (LNBP) Grand Final for the first time since 2023 after completing a 4-0 sweep of defending champion Fuerza Regia de Monterrey in the Northern Zone Final.
As the Formula One 2026 season continues its North American swing, Guadalajara’s Sergio “Checo” Pérez is enduring a campaign that has defied even the most sober pre-season expectations. The romanticism of building a brand-new team has long since collided with the brutal real...
