The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Bullfighting evokes strong opinions in Mexico. People are either vehemently opposed to it or believe it should be preserved as an integral part of the country’s cultural heri...
Lakeside’s vibrant art scene takes a significant step forward as Artists of Lake Chapala (ALC) announces a new location for its highly anticipated Art Market.
How much do young adults know about the foreign influences shaping life in the Lake Chapala region? A workshop held Tuesday, September 9 for students enrolled at the Centro Univers...
By the time the last VW Beetle in the world rolled off the assembly line in Puebla in 2003, the Vocho, as it is still fondly called, had become a beloved icon throughout Mexico. On...
Officers from the state Traffic Department (Policía Vial) have launched a...
On Friday, September 19, the 40th anniversary of the 1985 earthquake, a nationwi...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
As of September 1, Lake Chapala stood at 61.97 percent of its capacity, continui...
From August to January, Jalisco’s coast enters turtle nesting season, and ...
Dean Lee Kelley
Long-time Ajijic resident Dean Lee Kelley passed away peace...
Low-cost airline Volaris has announced the launch of a new route connecting Guad...
It may do no more than provoke more exhausting court challenges, but the Monday ...
On Saturday, September 13, hometown boxing superstar Saúl “Canelo&r...
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...
Planning is prominent in the skill set of Rev. Sarah Shirley, rector at St. Andr...
Maybe it was gallows humor. Or maybe it was bravado.
U.S. Voter Assistance
Important U.S. elections are going on right now! Especially...
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...
Lakeside artist Efren González celebrated his 20th Meet the Artist recept...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
ANAVETS Mexico Unit 19 celebrated its fifth anniversary on Friday, September 5, ...
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...
All five of Mexico’s ecosystems can be accessed in what I call the 500-kil...
Last week’s U.S. military strike on a drug boat allegedly tied to Venezuel...
Let’s face it. Humans are the only species without Earthly predators and w...
On a recent chilly morning, I stopped at a nearby public market for some hard-cr...
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...
Most foreigners at lakeside probably know that Mexico celebrates Independence Da...
Mexico’s fabled Museo del Perfume (Perfume Museum or MUPE) is opening its ...
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Ethan Hunt and the IMF team continue thei...
A year after the exterior walls of Escuela Primaria Cuauhtémoc in San Ant...
Dress rehearsal
The third concert of the Lake Chapala Orchestra’s summer se...
Mexico’s fabled Museo del Perfume (Perfume Museum or MUPE) is opening its second location this month in Tlaquepaque. The new attraction is located on the Andador Independencia, the craft center’s most emblematic cultural corridor.
Jazz
Canadian jazz saxophonist, bassoonist, and pianist Ben Wendel is a two-time Grammy nominee who has collaborated with many renowned artists.
A year after the exterior walls of Escuela Primaria Cuauhtémoc in San Antonio Tlayacapan were transformed into a giant canvas by a collective of mural artists, the completed works in diverse media were officially inaugurated on Saturday, September 6, before a large audience. ¡Misi&oacut...
Brought to life later this month by a talented cast at Bare Stage Theatre, Murray Schisgal’s “Luv” is a comic powerhouse, outrageous, sharp and irresistibly funny from start to finish.
Dress rehearsal
The third concert of the Lake Chapala Orchestra’s summer series on Saturday, September 13, has sold out.
Due to overwhelming demand, the orchestra has decided to open its dress rehearsal to the community on the same day, starting at 12:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Anglican C...
Photography
Colectivo Cultural LogoGris opens its FotoSeptiembre show, featuring 22 images by local photographers, Saturday, September 6, 5 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Ajijic. FotoSeptiembre is coordinated by local cultural promoter Alberto Muñoz “Betto Rock”.
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.
Karate Kid: Legends
After kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion and embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso.
All five of Mexico’s ecosystems can be accessed in what I call the 500-kilometer-wide Magic Circle around Guadalajara.
Driving only a few hours, you can immerse yourself in cool, shady forests, desert scrubland, or flat, highland prairies, and if you go far enough west in the Magic Circle, yo...
Cancer is frightening enough when it strikes adults. To see it afflict children is truly heartbreaking.
But what happens when the children’s families have no insurance and no resources?
In 1995, Bertha Padilla de Pérez encountered this reality firsthand during a visit to Guadalajara&...
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...
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.
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.
Last week’s U.S. military strike on a drug boat allegedly tied to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel was no routine operation. It marked a sharp escalation by President Donald Trump in his war on the cartels — a fight he says is about protecting Americans from deadly drugs and chaos...
Some expats are wondering if their participation in protests against President Trump and U.S. federal policies could break Mexican laws. Here’s the short answer: not really.
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...
Most foreigners at lakeside probably know that Mexico celebrates Independence Day on September 16, the date in 1810 when the national struggle against Spanish rule began. Some may not be aware that the Guerra de Independencia dragged on until 1821, when freedom from the Gachupines was finally achiev...
I had the free time and inclination to attend two out of the eight “Understanding Mexico” conferences presented between August 4 and 14 under the auspices of the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Being there turned out to be a good judgment call, as I left each of the three...
Let’s face it. Humans are the only species without Earthly predators and without consistent natural sensibilities. Except for war. That seems to signify that we have no purpose, as all animals are either predator or prey or both. War may be our only predator. Greek philosopher Heraclitus once ...
Every time I turn around these days, news is lurking across the media about how one can determine how long they are going to live, sometimes accompanied by a photo of a 100-year-old man who could be a 100-year-old woman.
Maybe it was gallows humor. Or maybe it was bravado.
When the Rev. Dr. Joel Muñoz was growing up in his native Indiana, he frequently visited his relatives for holidays in Colotlan, Jalisco.
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 ...
ANAVETS Mexico Unit 19 celebrated its fifth anniversary on Friday, September 5, with more than 100 members and well-wishers in attendance. Guadalajara’s new Canadian Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner Sébastien Moffett and Assistant Consular Officer Stephanie Saavedra were welcomed as...
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside Welcomes You Christ Church Lakeside, part of the Anglican Church of Mexico, invites you to worship with us every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for Holy Eucharist. We’re located in Ajijic, next to the Smokehouse Restaurant. This week’s sermon, “...
U.S. Voter Assistance
Important U.S. elections are going on right now! Especially if you’re an AZ, CA, NJ, PA, TX or VA voter.
Need assistance? Go to the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) on Mondays, September 15, 22 and 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. Certified Voter Assistance Officers will be availabl...
LCS Mexican Fiesta
The Lake Chapala Society will hold a Mexican Fiesta Friday, September 5, 3 p.m. with food, ballet folkorico, mariachi and sayacas. Tickets, 500 pesos, including food and show, are available at the LCS office. Drinks sold separately. This event is organized by the Ajijic Fiestas P...
Lakeside artist Efren González celebrated his 20th Meet the Artist reception at Galería La Manzanilla on Friday, January 17.
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.
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.
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 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.
Officers from the state Traffic Department (Policía Vial) have launched a round-the-clock operation at Guadalajara’s Minerva Glorieta to minimize disruptions caused by lane closures related to the fountain’s beautification project.
Dust off your lederhosen and head to the Metropolitano Park for the OtoñoBierfest, taking place from September 19 to 21. This Oktoberfest-inspired event features live music, German beers, and traditional dishes in a typical Munich-style tent with wooden tables and benches.
As of September 1, Lake Chapala stood at 61.97 percent of its capacity, continuing the steady rise from this year’s low point of 47.5 percent recorded on June 1.
Earthquake evacuation exercises will be practiced in lakeshore communities and elsewhere throughout Mexico at noon on Friday, September 19.
In the state of Jalisco, the second Macrosimulacro Nacional of 2025 will be based on the hypothesis of an 8.1-magnitude earthquake with an epicenter located of...
Low-cost airline Volaris has announced the launch of a new route connecting Guadalajara with one of Mexico’s most popular Pacific Coast resorts. Starting on November 2, the airline will offer four weekly flights to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, a pair of neighboring tourist towns in Guerrero known for t...
The United Kingdom will be the guest country at this year’s Cervantino Festival, the huge and vibrant cultural celebration held in the historic city of Guanajuato each October.
On Friday, September 19, the 40th anniversary of the 1985 earthquake, a nationwide cell phone alert test will be conducted for the first time, reaching over 80 million people. The alert will be sent at noon to all active cell phones in Mexico, informing recipients of the Second National Drill 2025.&...
September 19, 1985, will forever be etched in Mexico’s modern history as one of the darkest days the nation has ever endured. However, the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Mexico City on that day also gave rise to a more organized and effective civil society, which remains a...
From August to January, Jalisco’s coast enters turtle nesting season, and the University of Guadalajara (UdeG), primarily through its University Center of the South Coast (CUCsur), has been leading conservation efforts since 1985.
A couple—apparently of foreign origin—was spotted walking a young lioness on a leash through a residential area near the Puerto Vallarta boardwalk.
It may do no more than provoke more exhausting court challenges, but the Monday announcement by Donald Trump that he would lead more challenges to the American federal election system as carried out in states could affect whether U.S. citizens residing abroad can participate in the 2026 midterms, an...
A growing number of U.S. expats are considering renouncing their citizenship due to mounting emotional, financial and political costs, according to the 2025 Expat Trends Survey.
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...
Dean Lee Kelley
Long-time Ajijic resident Dean Lee Kelley passed away peacefully at his Rancho del Oro home on Thursday, September 4, following a lengthy illness. He was 76 years old.
Lois Ann Nadler Cugini passed away peacefully at her San Antonio Tlayacapan home on Wednesday, August 13, with her beloved son and daughter at her bedside. A well-known and admired lakeside resident for 43 years, she was 81 years old.
On Saturday, September 13, hometown boxing superstar Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez will arguably face the defining fight of his career. And even if you’re skeptical about the hype surrounding this Netflix-sponsored mega-event, there’s no question it has all the ingredie...
After more than half a century, the Charros de Jalisco are back in the Grand Final of the Mexican Baseball League (LMB), also known as the “King’s Series” (Serie del Rey). This marks only the second season for the current Charros franchise in Mexico’s premier league. The team...
Catholics in Guadalajara seemed stunned Monday after learning that Pope Benedict XVI has become the first pontiff in nearly 600 years to resign his position as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
