The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
In an urgent response to Jalisco’s escalating measles outbreak, state health authorities have enlisted a powerful new ally: the University of Guadalajara (UdeG).
Protestors will gather outside U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara on Saturday, February 7, for a peaceful rally demanding accountability for recent fatal shootings by U.S. federal immig...
¡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 bein...
Human history could not advance without water, nor could the development of a city as large as Guadalajara. That’s the focus of “Ciudad Agua: del Mar Chapál...
In a coordinated air and ground operation this afternoon, Jalisco State Police a...
Yet another diplomatic standoff is evolving, placing Mexico squarely in the midd...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
A local resident reported a sophisticated online scam after receiving a fraudule...
Forget austere and cramped tour boats from now on! Puerto Vallarta’s touri...
Teresa Doreen Thrash
Teresa Doreen Thrash (nee Grayston) passed away o...
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro convened his cabinet in Ajijic this week fo...
The primary reason ballots are not counted in U.S. elections is straightforward:...
The Charros de Jalisco women’s professional softball team is contending fo...
“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...
Amid our tranquil expatriate enclave, the Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation (LCJC...
Get ready for the biggest day in U.S. sports! Join The American Society (Amsoc) ...
Open Circle
Scott Grace presents “Going Beyond Red and Blue: Choosing Peace...
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 ...
Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community
The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Commun...
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...
Beneath the soil of Jalisco lies one of the world’s greatest treasures of ...
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...
Foreigners who have lived in our community for a while should recognize the name...
The Greatest Showman
Musical show in Spanish with a large cast.
Teatro Galerias, S...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there ...
Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) will continue its 2025-2026 National Theatre Live ...
Art Walkers Carnival
Eighty-two artists will be displaying their works at 42 loca...
The Greatest Showman
Musical show in Spanish with a large cast.
Teatro Galerias, Saturday, February 7, 9 p.m. 450-750 pesos.
The historic sounds of New Orleans’ legendary 1920s jazz clubs are set to travel south.
“The Jazz Room,” a celebrated series of traveling musical experiences, will arrive in Guadalajara for a limited engagement early next year, offering locals what is described as “an immers...
Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) will continue its 2025-2026 National Theatre Live (NTL) season on Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15, with the projection of Tennessee Williams’ iconic play “A Streetcar Named Desire.”
Rotary Club of Ajijic presents “Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: Grease - 50 Years Later” on Wednesday, February 18, at El Pilar Bistro, Hidalgo 261, Riberas del Pilar.
Art Walkers Carnival
Eighty-two artists will be displaying their works at 42 locations during the third annual Art Walkers Carnival, running Friday to Sunday, February 6 to 8, in Ajijic, San Antonio and San Juan Cosala.
Fine Artists Guild
A live painting presentation by Ricardo Sánchez Corona will be held Saturday, January 31, 3 to 7 p.m., as part of the Lake Chapala Fine Artists Guild’s group exhibition at the Sol y Luna Hotel Spa, Rio Bravo 10.
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.
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.
In 1992, archaeologist Phil Weigand published sketches of several circular pyramids and a ball court he had found in the hills above Santa Rosalía, eight kilometers north of Etzatlán.
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...
Foreigners who have lived in our community for a while should recognize the name Alejandro Aguirre. That is the short version of the name of the incumbent Chapala mayor. His full name is Alejandro de Jesús Aguirre Curiel. And if you go full tilt with his titles, it’s quite a mouthful: P...
The Ciclovía is an auxiliary corridor to the highway that connects the north shore municipalities of Chapala and Jocotepec. It was designed with two lanes for the safe transit of cyclists, protected with low-level cement dividers, and enhanced with green area planters and night-time lighting ...
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 ...
Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community
The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community is open to everyone. Join us to cultivate a sense of community and strengthen your meditation practice at Guadalupe Victoria 101 in Ajijic. Chairs and cushions provided.
Enjoy an evening of romantic music at the annual Rondalla de Chapala Valentine’s concert scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 6 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Antigua Presidencia, the former town hall building on Avenida Francisco I. Madero at Hidalgo in Chapala.
Open Circle
Scott Grace presents “Going Beyond Red and Blue: Choosing Peace Over Polarization” at Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society on Sunday, February 8, 10:15 a.m.
Flower Show
Don’t miss the Lakeside Garden Guild’s Festival of Flowers on Friday, January 30, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Calle Juan Álvarez 1. Tickets, 500 pesos, are on sale at the Fenix Real Estate office.
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.
In a coordinated air and ground operation this afternoon, Jalisco State Police apprehended three members of the criminal gang dubbed “Los RobaRolex,” known for violently robbing patrons of high-end watches at upscale Guadalajara restaurants.
A persistent chorus of barks from a fourth-floor apartment in Guadalajara’s Fovissste Estadio neighborhood led to a major animal rescue operation on January 22, uncovering what officials describe as one of the most extreme cases of animal hoarding and neglect in the metropolitan area.
A local resident reported a sophisticated online scam after receiving a fraudulent notice demanding payment for a traffic violation.
A new study and appreciation group dedicated to the textile traditions of Mexico is forming locally.
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro convened his cabinet in Ajijic this week for a strategic planning retreat focused on defining the state government’s priorities for 2026.
As January unfolds, the highways leading to the Jalisco town of San Juan de los Lagos transform into rivers of devout travelers. Right now, thousands of pilgrims are undertaking the traditional journey for the Fiesta de la Candelaria, one of the most significant religious events in western Mexi...
Yet another diplomatic standoff is evolving, placing Mexico squarely in the middle of the U.S. campaign to pressure Cuba’s leaders into historic political change.
A January 29 executive order signed by President Donald Trump—imposing tariffs on countries supplying oil to the island&mdas...
After a 12-year construction period spanning three presidential administrations, the final section of the “El Insurgente” Interurban Train was inaugurated on February 2, creating a seamless, high-capacity rail link between Mexico City (CDMX) and Toluca, the capital of Estado de Mexico.
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.
Beginning in late January, a new maritime route will connect Puerto Vallarta with the Islas Marías, an archipelago of profound natural and historical significance situated about 70 miles west of the port.
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.
The Charros de Jalisco women’s professional softball team is contending for the 2026 Liga Mexicana de Softball title.
The world’s greatest soccer rivalry is set for a historic revival in March when Guadalajara’s Akron Stadium hosts an exhibition match pitting legendary former stars of Real Madrid against icons of Barcelona.
