The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Just days before the inauguration of the new U.S. president, amid concerns in Mexico about trade tariffs, military incursions and mass deportations, Jalisco’s new governor, P...
Lakeside DayBreak Dementia Support is the name of a new organization set to launch next month, offering guidance and assistance to those caring for loved ones with early-onset deme...
Attention, art lovers! The 2025 Art Walkers Mexicanísimo program will take place on Friday, February 7, and Saturday, February 8, offering the opportunity to explore and acq...
Mexico boasts five major ecosystems, and they all converge within what I like to call the “Magic Circle” around Guadalajara.
In this monthly series, we republish a few of the headlines from our January edi...
It wasn’t just U.S. tech billionaires who had a front-row seat at Donald T...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
A Chapala government work crew was assigned to patching ruts on Ajijic’s C...
The Mexican government has delayed implementing a controversial US$42 per head t...
Millicent Brandow
Peacefully, with her family by her side, Millicent Brandow pass...
The Zapopan government is forging ahead with a low-cost microchipping program fo...
Donald Trump is breaking with a long tradition of world leaders not being i...
The Charros de Jalisco and the Tomateros de Culiacán are tied 1-1 in the ...
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Sa...
“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...
If you’re looking for a place to visit over Easter but don’t want to...
“Emilia Pérez,” the controversial movie about a Mexican drug ...
Christmas festivities may be long over in many parts of the world, but Mexico ad...
Open Circle
Dr. Kelly Randolph Bennett will present “Later Is Here! Write Y...
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...
Tucked away in Puerto Vallarta’s Colonia El Remance, nestled next to touri...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal Church GDL
An international worship comm...
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...
Guadalajara’s 13 urban parks, along with details about what each one offer...
“America is back,” reads a footnote to a video segment of President ...
“The greatest danger to Mexico in 2025 is a large downgrade in its credit ...
We got there early. In the corral behind Eustacio Ortiz’s tarpaper shack, ...
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I&rsqu...
As we reflect on the tech news of the past 12 months, stories have ranged from v...
Donald Trump has kicked off his second term as U.S. president by implementing a ...
The Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra (OFJ) just announced a special concert to imm...
Nosferatu
A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrif...
This Sunday, the Jewish Film Festival will screen the multi-award-winning film &...
The venerable Jalisco State Choir will perform Handel’s baroque oratorio “Messiah” in the Degollado Theater Thursday, December 12, 8:30 p.m. and two other dates In nearby venues.
Folk dance
The Ballet Folclórico de la Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico’s premier folk dance troupe, is in the midst of a short season titled “Alma Mestiza,” featuring around 80 artists and musicians.
The Lake Chapala Orchestra’s concerts scheduled for January 24 and 25 have been relocated to the Robert Kleffel Auditorium, Instituto Tecnologico de Chapala, located at Libramiento Chapala-Ajijic 200.
It’s probably inevitable that with an ageing population enjoying greater longevity, there exists a market and culture specific to them.
LLT
Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) screens the National Theatre Live (NTL) production, “Fleabag,” Saturday, January 25 and Sunday January 26, at 4 p.m. The one-woman, award-winning play, written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge for the first time in 2013, went on to become one of the ...
LLT
From Friday to Sunday, January 10–12, Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) will reprise its acclaimed production of the award-winning play “Facing East,” originally staged last June to sold-out audiences.
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
Big Nick is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie, who is embroiled in the treacherous world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world’s largest diamond exchange.
Conclave
When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church.
Guadalajara’s 13 urban parks, along with details about what each one offers, can be easily found on their website, BosquesAMG.mx.
It’s 7 a.m. at Rancho El Zapote. The air is full of early morning sounds. Loudest of all are the roosters, just meters from my tent, who have been trying to wake me up since 4 a.m.
We got there early. In the corral behind Eustacio Ortiz’s tarpaper shack, we stacked gunny sacks of chayote, wild camote, jicama, oranges, limones , peanuts and sugared candies.
Two recent explosions at small fireworks workshops in the Ciénega region of Jalisco which claimed the lives of eight people have focused attention on this long-standing craft activity.
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 I am starting the process to write this I am visiting New York City where this afternoon I enjoyed sort of a man-on-the-street interview with a local whose attention was attracted by my hat.
Why is the U.S. election so important to Mexico? Will the election of either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump have vastly different outcomes for Mexico’s future?
A concerned reader has pointed out the frequent use of the airport code GDL in our article headlines, instead of the full name of the vibrant city it represents: Guadalajara.
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...
Proverbs say good intentions are the building materials for the road to Hell. That got me wondering about how many folks have already ditched their New Year’s resolutions.
It’s safe to say that anyone who came from abroad at least five years ago to reside at lakeside no longer counts as a newcomer.
There seems to be an overwhelming need and accommodation at Lakeside for live entertainment -- a Mexican Hat Dance of endless gringo entertainment possibilities.
The human species has a brain so complicated that it doesn’t have just one IQ measure, but several, which sounds more logical; and has a little something nice for everybody, even those whose waist size and standard IQ are the same.
Plane crash in Jalisco leaves seven dead
Seven people died aboard a Cessna 207 that crashed on Sunday, December 22, in a wooded area of Jalisco, near the border of the municipalities of Quitupan and Santa María del Oro, the Jalisco Civil Protection Unit reported.
Including American Society stalwarts Maria de Soileau, Bruce Newby and Cliff Esser, these four ladies about to open the buffet line at the annual Thanksgiving Day dinner have almost 100 years of preparing the feasts between them.
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 t...
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 ab...
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
NOTICE: As of January 19 Sunday service, at 10 a.m., will now be held upstairs at Lake Chapala Real Estate. Constitución 26, in Ajijic centro, between Ramón Corona and Nicolas Bravo. There is an elevator and parking.
Common Ground Fellowship
Sunday January 12, Dr. Ted Rogers’ delves into our study of the book of Philippians. His sermon title is: “The Look of Love.”
Coffee and conversation
Join Democrats Abroad for a coffee and conversation event on Saturday, January 18, at 11 a.m. at the Jardín Plaza Restaurant in Ajijic.
Open Circle
“Searching for Neill James, a moderated panel discussion from those who knew her best” is the topic of the next Open Circle meeting at the Lake Chapala Society on Sunday, January 12, at 10:30 a.m.
Tucked away in Puerto Vallarta’s Colonia El Remance, nestled next to tourist favorite Zona Romantica, is ARTe Vallarta Museo, showcasing an art genre unique to the city: Arte Vallarta.
I’m forever in awe of folks who do what seems a zillion things in a day, not only to make a buck but because it ignites their passions.
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 slowing d...
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.
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Saints Day, November 1 and November 2.
Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexico’s social culture, chiefly because of its informal, cash-driven economy.
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.
If you’re looking for a place to visit over Easter but don’t want to find yourself surrounded by loud, drunken hordes, skip the beach and consider Mexico City. The traffic will be less frenetic, the air cleaner, the museums and restaurants less crowded.
In a naked move to capitalize on the current interest in AI, I decided to accept an invitation to eat at El Gato in Guadalajara, and to write about the experience.
“The Michael Hogan Reader” by Michael Hogan. US$14.95. San Diego: Egret Books.
Reviewed by Colin Carberry
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 even...
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.
Plant enthusiasts and nature lovers, mark your calendars! The second edition of Plant Fest will take place from Friday to Sunday, January 24–26, at Vía Libertad Mall in Colonia Americana.
Democrats Abroad (DA) Guadalajara is kicking off 2025 with a series of engaging events.
Residents of upper Ajijic are preparing for the annual celebration in honor of the neighborhood’s patron saint, San Sebastián Mártir. The festivities will span three days, beginning Saturday, January 18.
American white pelicans migrate from the United States and Canada to Mexico for the winter, with Lake Chapala being a favored destination.
The bilingual San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival, dedicated to fostering literary connections between Mexico, the United States and Canada, will celebrate its 20th anniversary from February 12 to 16 at the Hotel Real de Minas in San Miguel de Allende.
Jalisco is now in the crosshairs of the federal government’s “Operación Limpieza” (Operation Cleanup) campaign against piracy, Economic Secretary Marcelo Ebrard has confirmed.
The recently opened state-owned airline, Mexicana de Aviación, is not on the verge of collapse but is undergoing a strategic review of its routes, President Claudia Sheinbaum stated this week.
The National Immigration Institute (INM) has released data on international visitors (on tourist visas) to Mexico in 2024.
The Mexican government has delayed implementing a controversial US$42 per head tax on cruise passengers, approved by the legislative branch in December 2023. Initially scheduled for January 2025, the tax’s rollout faced widespread backlash and logistical challenges.
Puerto Vallarta will construct a new pier adjacent to the Hotel Rosita, the port’s first established tourist accommodation.
Donald Trump is breaking with a long tradition of world leaders not being invited to the presidential inauguration.
Reports suggest that Donald Trump plans to sign as many as 100 executive orders before heading to the inaugural balls on November 20. By comparison, Joe Biden issued 17 such orders on his first day in 2021, which was a record at the time.
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...
Rodney William Hensley
Rodney William Hensley passed away on December 13, 2024.
Anne Drake
Anne Drake passed away peacefully at her lakeside home on December 5, 2024, at the age of 76.
The Charros de Jalisco advanced to the final series of the Mexican Pacific League (LMP) by defeating the Naranjeros de Hermosillo in five games.
Guadalajara’s two top professional men’s soccer teams, competing in the Liga MX’s half-year Clausura 2025 tournament, are back in action after the holidays.
