The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Lake Chapala Society held a fractious and chaotic Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the membership on Tuesday, March 17. In the immediate aftermath and on the following morning, ...
Zapopan opened the doors of its new “Hospitalito Sur,” located in the Sendas de Tepeyac neighborhood, on March 10.
The new facility makes Zapopan the only municipality i...
Copal smoke rises into the evening air on the plaza of San Sebastián de Analco, atop the remains of an Indigenous settlement that predates modern Guadalajara.
A circle of whi...
Mexico’s Easter observances go into full swing during Semana Santa (Holy Week), running this year from Palm Sunday, March 29, through Easter Sunday, April 5. The traditi...
Long overshadowed by Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlaquepaque and Tonalá, Tlajom...
March 18 marks the anniversary of Mexico’s oil expropriation, a defining m...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
Over the past ten years, the Ajijic Feria de la Capirotada has been an annual hi...
Puerto Vallarta also found itself at the epicenter of the violence that erupted ...
Flemming Halby — dancer, teacher and quiet guardian of the beauty and disc...
Jalisco vehicle owners have less than two weeks to take advantage of the free li...
The U.S. State Department will sharply reduce the fee for renouncing American ci...
While the main draw for the 2026 World Cup has been complete for months, some be...
“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...
Jack Tumidajski came to Guadalajara in 1972. He spoke no Spanish and knew almost...
The American Society of Jalisco (AMSOC) is active in spades this month, with a d...
Equinox
Saturday, March 21, 8 a.m., U Qux Café is sponsoring a Spring Equi...
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 ...
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Rev. D’Vorah Kelley and Joyce Kinnea...
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...
U.S. entrepreneurs called it “sisal” (because it was shipped from th...
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...
This week, people around the world celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day on March...
Following a successful run in Chapala last fall, the exhibition “Recoverin...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there ...
“A Walk In The Woods,” Lee Blessing’s play about the human sid...
Art
• The Artists of Lake Chapala hold their monthly Art Market at the Centr...
Following a successful run in Chapala last fall, the exhibition “Recovering the Sacred Feminine” by Ajijic-based multidisciplinary artist Noris Binet has opened at the Ex Convento del Carmen in Guadalajara.
The global phenomenon that revolutionized Irish dance is bringing its 30th Anniversary Tour to Guadalajara on Sunday, June 7, with performances at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Auditorio Telmex.
“A Walk In The Woods,” Lee Blessing’s play about the human side of high-stakes arms negotiations, opens at The BRAVO! Theatre on Thursday, March 26.
A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and nominated for a Tony Award, the play takes the audience on a walk in the woods with the top n...
The “Movies That Matter” Festival this week applauds three victories over discrimination. The festival will continue every Sunday and Thursday at 2 p.m. through March at the Cine+Lago Theater in Plaza Bugambilias in Ajijic.
Art
• The Artists of Lake Chapala hold their monthly Art Market at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera (CCAR) on Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
Gala fundraiser
Mariachi Juvenil Axixic, a youth ensemble made up of the most talented students from the Pedro Rey Mariachi School in Ajijic, is seeking $US12,000 to purchase a used Hyundai Starex truck.
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.
U.S. entrepreneurs called it “sisal” (because it was shipped from the port of Sisal in the state of Yucatán). The Mayas referred to it as ki or jeniquén, and the Spaniards settled on henequén.
The popular Mexican saying “¡Ni con chochos!” hints at a cultural faith in the improbable: if something can’t be done even with the help of chochos — those tiny, sugar-based homeopathic lumps or balls — then it truly is impossible.
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...
This week, people around the world celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17. In the USA, folks enjoy an occasion to feast on corned beef and cabbage, swill down green beer and dress in green clothing to avoid getting pinched.
The Lake Chapala Society is in a pickle.
I have been a member of LCS for more than half a century, seeing it go through ups and downs over those five decades. It has survived internal conflicts, public controversies, good and bad economic times, and deep troubles during the Covid pandemic. ...
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 of Jalisco (AMSOC) is active in spades this month, with a diverse lineup of events aimed at fostering community, learning and well-being.
The Guadalajara chapter of Democrats Abroad will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, March 7, 7 p.m., at the American Society (AMSOC), Avenida San Francisco 3332.
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 ...
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Rev. D’Vorah Kelley and Joyce Kinnear with musician Wiley Beveridge present “Spring Equinox” at the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, March 22, at its noon service.
Lakeside DayBreak Dementia Support has announced back-to-back activities planned for next weekend as the group moves forward in creating greater awareness and building a unique dementia-inclusive community.
Equinox
Saturday, March 21, 8 a.m., U Qux Café is sponsoring a Spring Equinox gathering at La Crucita Ecological Park at Nicolas Bravo in Ajijic. Bring an offering for the altar (flowers, copal, sage, cocoa, fruit, corn seeds) and food and drink to share.
Country-western fiesta
The Rainbow Alliance hosts Hoedown for Hope, a country-western fiesta for a cause, benefitting Under The Tree Girls’ Home for Teenagers in El Chante, Sunday, March 15, 6-9 p.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.
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.
Long overshadowed by Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlaquepaque and Tonalá, Tlajomulco Centro is getting a makeover designed to draw visitors to the often-overlooked municipal seat.
Foodies in Jalisco will be eagerly awaiting the news of the first eatery in the state to be awarded a Michelin star.
Over the past ten years, the Ajijic Feria de la Capirotada has been an annual highlight of the pre-Easter season. It was created as a unique culinary fair to showcase the sumptuous Mexican version of bread pudding, a favorite dessert specialty prepared exclusively during Lent.
To facilitate and streamline communication with citizens, the Ajijic Delegación office has launched a new information exchange channel through the WhatsApp Business app.
Jalisco vehicle owners have less than two weeks to take advantage of the free license plate exchange program before costs and fines kick in starting April.
Officers from the Tlajomulco municipal police detained a 37-year-old man on March 14 for alleged “crimes against biodiversity,” after he was found in possession of a crested caracara.
March 18 marks the anniversary of Mexico’s oil expropriation, a defining moment in the nation’s history.
President Claudia Sheinbaum has deployed more than 2,000 additional soldiers and National Guard officers to Jalisco in the wake of the February disturbances that followed the operation to detain cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho.”
Puerto Vallarta also found itself at the epicenter of the violence that erupted across Jalisco following the death of Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” on February 22.
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.
The U.S. State Department will sharply reduce the fee for renouncing American citizenship from US$2,350 to US$450, effective April 13.
Currency fluctuations can be invisible to the average Joe Blow or Juan Perez. Investors, traders, exporters, importers, economists and politicians may pay close attention, but most of us generally only notice the value of our home currencies when we travel — and see that they buy more or less ...
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...
Flemming Halby — dancer, teacher and quiet guardian of the beauty and discipline of ballet — took his final bow on March 5, at the age of 85.
Tony Wilshere, born May 16, 1946, passed away peacefully on March 18, leaving behind a life marked by vision, enterprise, and a deep commitment to family, community, and creativity.
While the main draw for the 2026 World Cup has been complete for months, some berths for this summer’s global showcase are still very much up for grabs. The road to soccer’s biggest stage will run directly through Mexico later this month, with Guadalajara’s Akron Stadium play...
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.
