The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The largest batch of Covid-19 vaccines to arrive in the state of Jalisco to date touched down at the Guadalajara International Airport on March 2.
The Chapala government is on board to help the local restaurant sector reactivate business in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, offering fiscal incentives to affiliates of Restaur...
After Guadalajara Mayor Ismael del Toro was granted a leave of absence to campaign for reelection, the city council approved Bárbara Lizette Trigueros Becerra as interim may...
When Bob Price moved to Mexico many years ago, at some point he had a place in Puerto Vallarta with a view of the jungle blanketing the Sierra Madre.
Without specifying a specific schedule, metro Guadalajara water utility SIAPA an...
Mexico’s Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said Tuesday that several million...
It’s been 75 years since the arrival in Mexico of the British Council, a q...
Following the assassination of former Jalisco Governor Aristoteles Sandoval last...
Dorothy Hicks
Dorothy Hicks, 94, died peacefully in Ajijic on February 8 at the...
The General Council of the National Electoral Institute (INE) has given its appr...
As rich nations ramp up their Covid vaccination programs, many low-income and de...
In what on paper looks like a huge mismatch, Guadalajara boxing superstar Saul &...
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Sa...
“Living is no Laughing Matter” came to me like a message from God &m...
The Mexican Senate has approved reforms to the General Law of National Assets, i...
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April...
Although Guadalajara’s Boulangerie Central has been open long enough to re...
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and other ideologues of the MAGA persuasion a...
In this monthly series, we republish a few of the headlines from our February ed...
Farmers Market
The non-profit Lake Chapala Farmers Market is celebrating its 11...
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late...
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a present...
Village & Covid-19
Normally at this time in March, the tourists and snowbir...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
Lake Chapala Baptist
The Lake Chapala Baptist Church will be open Sunday, March...
This week I’m sharing ethnic food options. When I put out the call asking ...
Races
To celebrate the Día de Amor y Amistad (Valentine’s Day), tw...
Tepatitlán is a bustling City located 60 kilometers northeast of Guadalaj...
With insurrection in Washington D.C. and Covid-19 vaccinations lagging around th...
Medical science is constantly working on diagnostics that are non-invasive. But ...
As the 1960s came to an end, a woman who had built a fast-paced New York adverti...
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I&rsqu...
The toxic political climate now existing in 2021 has prompted some people to sta...
Expat opera buffs starved of a fix in these culturally bereft times, should go o...
Chaos Walking
A dystopian world where there are no women and all living creatur...
The spirit of Christmas got a boost in Ajijic last week as seasonal decorations ...
Painting
Oil and watercolor works by internationally recognized artist Glenda R...
Expat opera buffs starved of a fix in these culturally bereft times, should go online Saturday evening to watch – and support – a local version of “Madame Butterfly,” the first original production sponsored by the Universidad de Guadalajara’s Conjunto Santander.
Daniel Reséndiz, a Guadalajara artist better known as Mack, has defended the Jalisco’s government’s initiative to allow urban artists the opportunity to paint murals on columns supporting elevated sections of Guadalajara’s new Tren Ligero (subway) line.
The spirit of Christmas got a boost in Ajijic last week as seasonal decorations were installed at the central plaza.
The San Miguel de Allende Writer’s Conference and Literary Festival began in October and is spread out over six months through March 2021.
LLT Readers Theatre
Lakeside Little Theatre’s rescheduled production of “It’s My Party (And I’ll Die If I Want To)” will take place Friday to Sunday, March 12, 13 and 14, with open-air seating on LLT’s Angel Terrace.
Reader’s Theatre
The next production in Lakeside Little Theatre’s Ajijic Reader’s Theatre (ART) series is “It’s My Party,” with show dates of January 22 to 24. All performances are at 4 p.m.
Wild Mountain Thyme
A pair of star-crossed lovers in Ireland get caught up in their family’s land dispute.
Invasion 2
With the fall of the alien ship Julia’s life changed, now three years later mankind is about to experience new encounter.
Before I moved to Mexico I had never heard of homeopathy, an approach to medicine developed by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann in 1796.
A pioneer in the archaeology of western Mexico, Otto George Schöndube Baumbach, died on December 30, 2020, at the age of 84.
As the 1960s came to an end, a woman who had built a fast-paced New York advertising career (Helen Rubenstein’s advertising manager, vice-president of a mid-sized advertising agency, copy group head for Baten Barton Durstine and Osborn), who had reared a family, and seen her husband pass away,...
On an August afternoon in 1963 Astfulo (“Tulfo”) Diaz gave me a horse racing tip. In pueblos lining Lake Chapala, horse racing of both the most formal competitions, as well as the most casual pickup races were grandly popular. Spontaneously, without preparation, they could take place, mi...
The toxic political climate now existing in 2021 has prompted some people to start investigating alternatives to “big tech” and its censorship.
The sensational headline responsible for alarming many read: “Millions of WhatsApp users ABANDON the app and switch to rivals Telegram or Signal ahead of privacy policy update that will force them to share their personal data with Facebook.”
With insurrection in Washington D.C. and Covid-19 vaccinations lagging around the world, only a fervent optimist can cherish January hopes that 2021 will be a year of golden good fortune.
Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro has generally earned praise for the robust and no-nonsense way in which he has handled the Covid-19 pandemic in the state.
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...
Though February 24 slipped by with little fanfare this year, it was Mexico’s Día de la Bandera, the national holiday commemorating the anniversary of the consummation of the War of Independence in 1821 and the subsequent adoption of the country’s first flag.
If there´s one thing that can aggravate relative newcomers to Mexico living, it´s having to cope with situations that are out of their control. Old hands know that learning to expect the unexpected is the best formula for maintaining sanity.
After examining about a week of my emails not long ago, I realized how far we’ve come from the lovely hand-written letters we wrote when our writing told everybody we practiced “ovals” with love. Mine looked more like a series of broken noses.
We don’t yet know for sure who will be distributing and applying the vaccines for us. The farmacias have been mentioned.
In this monthly series, we republish a few of the headlines from our February editions 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago.
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Reporter marks seven years
Founder and publisher of the Colony Reporter, Bob Thurston, writes in his Potpourri column: With last week’s issue of the Reporter we finis...
AstraZeneca vaccine not for sale
Mexico’s health regulator, Cofepris, has issued a warning about the illegal sale of the AstraZeneca vaccine in Mexico.
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 ...
Little Chapel
There will be a guest speaker this Sunday before returning to Pastor Pete’s sermon series next week on the book of Daniel, titled “Survival Kit for the Final Days.”
Wondering what to do with dead batteries from all your household gadgets?
LCS classes
Inez Dyer presents an Introduction to Spanish class Tuesdays, March 2, 9 and 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Lake Chapala Society gazebo.
Open Circle returns
Loretta Downs presents “When Vulnerability Becomes Strength: From Care Giver to Receiver,” at the next meeting of Open Circle in the Lake Chapala Society garden, Sunday, February 21, 10:30 a.m.
Village & Covid-19
Normally at this time in March, the tourists and snowbirds are trickling northward as fundraisers and community events are winding down, ending the high season at a leisurely pace.
At this time of year, as the snowbirds return and tourists are everywhere, it’s paradise … for scammers.
This week I’m sharing ethnic food options. When I put out the call asking for locals to share their favorite ethnic spots, I thought at least one person would tell me that Mexican food is ethnic food, but nope, my peeps got me!
Love is in the air
Dinner at your favorite romantic restaurant is always a good idea for Valentine’s Day(Dia del Amor y la Amistad in Mexico), so I’ll share some suggestions below.
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.
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.
El Salado
Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro last week signed a decree to increase the size of the protected area of El Salado marshland by 23 percent.
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 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.
Despite the recent renovations to the Highway 554 linking the Jalisco town of Mascota with Puerto Vallarta (reported in last week’s edition), the U.S. State Department believes the road is far from safe for travel.
If you’re looking for ways to escape the captivity of sheltering in place, Go Bistro, by all accounts, is a safe haven from Lakeside’s forced introversion.
The tortilla is a central ingredient of an entire lexicon of cookery, whose sauces and stuffings serve only to give it variety and interest.
“Living is no Laughing Matter” came to me like a message from God — seriously — delivered to me in the middle of my morning sun, reading and coffee ritual, which never fails to turn my mind to higher things.
“Living is no Laughing Matter” came to me like a message from God — seriously — delivered to me in the middle of my morning sun, reading and coffee ritual, which never fails to turn my mind to higher things.
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.
KidZania, the “family entertainment center” that puts children in simulated work environments, reopened its doors in Guadalajara’s Plaza Patria on Saturday, February 20.
A homeless man who caused the death of a motorcycle food delivery courier after tossing a stone from a Guadalajara overpass has been remanded to custody for one year.
A new initiative to enhance protection and conservation of the local environment was approved at the February 24 session of Chapala’s Consejo de Ecología (Ecology Council), a body that includes community leaders and local government officials.
Chapala’s current administration has made improving public sports facilities a top priority of its public works agenda, so that local youth and families can exercise, practice team activities and enjoy outings in a healthy atmosphere.
Jalisco´s emissions testing program – now known as Verificación Responsable (Responsible Verification) – appears to be back on track following last week’s opening of the first private vehicle inspection station operated by the U.S. company DEKRA.
Work on metropolitan Guadalajara’s fourth light train (Tren Ligero) line will begin this year, regardless of whether the federal government approves any funding, Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro said this week, after laying the first stone of a new Universidad de Guadalajara (UdG) campus in Tla...
The federal government has been forced to come out and clarify that all resident foreigners in Mexico are entitled to free Covid-19 vaccines after reports from some inoculation sites that citizens without National Electoral Institute (INE) credentials were being denied shots.
Mexico’s Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference (InDRE) has ruled out the existence of a Mexican variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus after analyzing four samples in which a mutation was identified by University of Guadalajara (UdG) researchers.
Following the assassination of former Jalisco Governor Aristoteles Sandoval last month, the Mexican Navy (Semar) has taken charge of municipal public security in Puerto Vallarta.
Amid these troubled times, Puerto Vallarta has rescheduled its popular Restaurant Week promotion, set to run September 15 though October 10.
As rich nations ramp up their Covid vaccination programs, many low-income and developing countries have yet to administer a single jab.
On his first day in office, U.S. President Joe Biden issued an “immediate pause” on construction of the southern border wall, “to allow a close review of the legality of the funding and contracting methods used, and to determine the best way to redirect funds that were diverted by ...
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...
Data released this week by the National Statistics Agency (Inegi) showed the consumer price index to have risen by 0.59 percent in December, leaving inflation for 2017 at 6.77 percent – the highest level since 2000, when the rate was 8.96 percent.
Tony Andalón
Well-known lakeside entrepreneur Antonio “Tony” Andalón died Thursday, February 4, at the age of 68.
John Simmons
Following a short illness, Ajijic resident John Simmons died on January 29 at the Ribera Medical Center in Ajijic. He was 87 years old.
In what on paper looks like a huge mismatch, Guadalajara boxing superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defends his WBA and WBC super middleweight championships against Avni Yildirim of Turkey, Saturday, February 27, in Miami, Florida.
At the end of March, Guadalajara will host the Concacaf Men’s 2020 Olympic soccer qualifying competition that was postponed at this time last year due to the Covid-19 pandmeic.
