The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
For years, he was Mexico’s most-wanted fugitive, a ghost who controlled half the country’s drug trade from the shadows, shielded by a platoon of well-armed bodyguards. &n...
Community and environmental organizations from the Lake Chapala region have taken the fight over the future of the lake to federal court.
Although the 40 days of Lent are meant to be a time of penance and fasting, one of the guilty pleasures of the season is savoring the wonderful culinary specialties Mexican cooks w...
As members of criminal organizations sowed chaos and fear throughout Jalisco on Sunday, Governor Pablo Lemus made a swift decision to enact a Código Rojo (Code Red) security...
Against a backdrop of depopulation and unaffordability, the Guadalajara city gov...
The United States and Mexico have enacted an action plan to coordinate policies ...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
The Chapala government this week started a rollout of five new patrol vehicles f...
A relaxing afternoon at Puerto Vallarta’s Camarones beach turned into a ne...
Teresa Doreen Thrash
Teresa Doreen Thrash (nee Grayston) passed away o...
Five days after drug cartel foot soldiers brought Jalisco to a standstill, life ...
The primary reason ballots are not counted in U.S. elections is straightforward:...
Mexico has produced dozens of world-class divers over the years, and interest in...
“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...
I have never understood why pizza has a reputation as a junk food—except f...
On the 18th anniversary of the death of Miguel Ángel López Rocha, ...
Get ready for the biggest day in U.S. sports! Join The American Society (Amsoc) ...
Shriners Ribfest
The annual will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 3 and 4 ...
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 ...
The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) has announced that the annual general meeting for...
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...
“Confluences” is a book you can’t possibly put down, once...
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...
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...
I’m in the shower on Tuesday afternoon on my third shampoo to wash gobs of...
Il Volo
Internationally acclaimed Italian trio known for blending classical vocal...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there ...
The Bare Stage welcomes two new actors to its stage in this month’s produc...
Dance
The Ballet Folklorico Nuevo Jalisco and Colectiva Pardo-Heli & Oniric p...
Il Volo
Internationally acclaimed Italian trio known for blending classical vocals with pop music.
Arena Guadalajara, Thursday, March 5, 9 p.m. 753–3,452 pesos.
The Greatest Showman
Musical show in Spanish with a large cast.
Teatro Galerias, Saturday, February 7, 9 p.m. 450-750 pesos.
The Bare Stage welcomes two new actors to its stage in this month’s production of “The Love List,” by celebrated Canadian playwright Norm Foster.
Nine inspirational and provocative international movies will premiere every Thursday and Sunday throughout March at 2 p.m. at the Cine+Lago Theater in Plaza Bugambilias in Ajijic.
Dance
The Ballet Folklorico Nuevo Jalisco and Colectiva Pardo-Heli & Oniric present “Kopalli” on Sunday, March 1, with shows at 1 and 5 p.m. at the Centro Para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera.
Northern Lights
The Northern Lights Music Festival continues with tickets still available for four concerts at the Auditorio de la Ribera (CCAR).
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.
“Confluences” is a book you can’t possibly put down, once you start paging through it. Whether you come across photos of prairie dogs or flamingos, blue whales or blue-footed boobies, you know immediately that Guadalajara native Alejandro Prieto loves all the members of the an...
Beneath the soil of Jalisco lies one of the world’s greatest treasures of volcanic glass—obsidian. Amazingly, evidence shows that people were working this natural glass here more than 10,000 years ago, says local archaeologist Rodrigo Esparza.
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.
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...
I’m in the shower on Tuesday afternoon on my third shampoo to wash gobs of flour out of my scalp and prevent my hair from drying out with a coat of engrudo, that homemade paste used to make anything out of papier-mâché.
¡Vamos a los toros! That is an enthusiastic refrain likely to be heard these days as local Carnaval festivities are unwinding.
While expat residents may get a kick out of being bystanders at the seasonal street parades, many don’t quite grasp that the most popular and exciting action go...
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...
Get ready for the biggest day in U.S. sports! Join The American Society (Amsoc) for a Super Bowl Watch Party on Sunday, February 8. Doors open at 4 p.m., kickoff is at 5:30 p.m.
The American Society of Jalisco (AMSOC) will hold its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, February 16, at 10 a.m. This year’s meeting will be conducted via Zoom, allowing members across the region to participate remotely from their homes.
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 ...
The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) has announced that the annual general meeting for members has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, beginning at 10 a.m.
Unity Ajijic
Unity Ajijic Senior Minister Rev. Penni Honey will lead services on Sundays, March 1 and March 8. She has served in the past at Unity of Phoenix, The Unity Center of San Diego, and at Unity of Flagstaff, AZ.
Shriners Ribfest
The annual will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 3 and 4 at Villa Encantada, located at Hidalgo 312 in Chapala, near Parque La Milagrosa. This yearly event allows the Shriners to fund and facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents with physical disabi...
Wine Fest
Chapala Wine Fest — VidForum 2026 runs this weekend, February 21 and 22, at the Chapala Yacht Club, Ramon Corona 1.
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...
“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.
Against a backdrop of depopulation and unaffordability, the Guadalajara city government is launching a rental subsidy program aimed specifically at drawing young residents back downtown.
The original FIFA World Cup trophy will make a stop in Guadalajara on Saturday, February 28, as part of its global tour ahead of the 2026 tournament.
The Chapala government this week started a rollout of five new patrol vehicles for the Comisaría Municipal police force.
While multiple written sources explore the history of Chapala, Ajijic, Jocotepec and Mezcala, only one delves into the background of San Antonio Tlayacapan. That book, titled “San Antonio Tlayacapan, Recorriendo Su Historia,” was published in 2019. And now an English version is off the p...
Five days after drug cartel foot soldiers brought Jalisco to a standstill, life is returning to normal.
Governor Pablo Lemus lifted the Código Rojo alert on Tuesday, February 24, following the stabilization of security conditions. Most businesses have now reopened, and students returned to c...
Governor Pablo Lemus has unveiled a comprehensive plan to cement Jalisco’s status as a premier aviation hub.
The United States and Mexico have enacted an action plan to coordinate policies on critical minerals — essential materials for semiconductors, batteries and defense technologies — aiming to reduce reliance on concentrated global markets and strengthen North American supply chain resilien...
It may seem counterintuitive to use a sport built on delivering punches as a tool for peace, but the federal government has a different perspective.
A relaxing afternoon at Puerto Vallarta’s Camarones beach turned into a near-tragedy last weekend, prompting urgent warnings from authorities about the danger of ignoring posted beach flags.
Forget austere and cramped tour boats from now on! Puerto Vallarta’s tourism scene just got a massive upgrade with the launch of the “Ferry Vallarta,” a modern passenger ferry designed to boost tourism along the Banderas Bay coastline.
The primary reason ballots are not counted in U.S. elections is straightforward: they arrive after the state's deadline.
Foreign citizens, including Mexicans, requiring non-immigrant U.S. visas will face significantly higher costs starting next year.
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...
Teresa Doreen Thrash
Teresa Doreen Thrash (nee Grayston) passed away on December 8, just a couple of months short of her 99th birthday.
Donato Guzmán Aguayo, founder of Chapala’s San Francisco funeral home, passed away on Monday, December 7, at the age of 95.
Mexico has produced dozens of world-class divers over the years, and interest in the sport is always high in Guadalajara. And in a couple of weeks, local residents can witness Olympic-caliber athletes compete on the international stage.
Guadalajara native and hometown hero Sergio “Checo” Pérez is back in Formula 1 after a year-long hiatus, returning to the grid with a new U.S. team, Cadillac, for the 2026 season.
