Fifty-five years before Abraham Lincoln’s historic 1865 declaration, the father of Mexican Independence, Padre Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, issued a decree declaring that the ignominy of slavery – for three centuries an integral part of life in colonial New Spain – be abolished in Mexico.

As of January 1, 2020 hefty fines will kic in for drivers in the state of Jalisco who are unable to show valid drivers’ permits to officers who ask to see them.

This year’s International Book Fair will give Mexicans their initial opportunity to know one of India’s foremost creative teachers, through four varied programs at the nine-day festival.

New legislation to curb noise pollution in Jalisco has only been in effect for a few month, but is already beginning to show positive results.

Guadalajara Mayor Ismael del Toro launched a campaign last week that aims to tackle the harassment of women in public places.

A video posted by French Youtuber Josephine Wit, listing steps women should take to avoid being harassed by men in the street here, has added to the debate.