Despite — and perhaps because of — the insufficiency of recycling programs in greater Guadalajara, many conscientious people are engaged in their own, sometimes surprising, efforts to protect the environment.

Mexico’s cultural wealth has always played an important role in its social and economic spheres. More recently, in a reverse trend, a spurt in its various economic sectors has further expanded the cultural base in cities like Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Cancun and Queretaro to include a growing number of Indians.

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US$16 million resort

Devout Catholics visiting the Guadalajara Cathedral often take a few minutes to linger and pray in front of a shrine supposedly showcasing the preserved corpse of Santa Inocencia, a young girl to whom many miracles have been attributed.

While ardent supporters of Javier Degollado are hailing Chapala’s new mayor as the savior who will perform marvels to set the municipality on course for a prosperous future, his administration got off to a somewhat rocky start this week. 

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Space ship over lake