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Political mavericks debate the prospects of Mexico’s independent candidates

A wave of independent candidates have shaken up Mexican politics this year, raising the prospect that the nation could elect its first ever independent president in 2018. This was the hot topic among Mexico’s most prominent independent politicians on the opening day of Guadalajara’s 2015 International Book Fair (FIL).


All lit up: Seasonal trimmings brighten city

The Christmas buzz gripped the Guadalajara city center this week as the traditional lights were turned on and several associated seasonal attractions opened to the public.

US tech firm opens plant in Zapopan

Gigamon Inc., a market leader in security and traffic visibility solutions, this week opened a new components plant in Zapopan’s Technology Park.

Noted ‘hacker’ shot to death

A man who ran information security and ethical hacking courses out of Guadalajara has been shot to death in the city’s Colonia Moderna.

State governor attends Paris climate conference

Jalisco Governor Aristoteles Sandoval has highlighted his administration’s efforts to thwart deforestation and environmental deterioration in this state at the 2015 Paris Climate Conference (COP21).

Downtown street vendors allege police abuse

The standoff between ousted street vendors and Guadalajara city hall shows no sign of easing up. Earlier this week, several vendors claiming they were hurt in scuffles with municipal police officers on December 4 filed complaints of abuse with the State Human Rights Commission. 

Jesters out in numbers on special day

If this doesn’t make you smile, maybe nothing will! More than 150 clowns from some 30 associations took part in a Dia del Payaso parade in downtown Guadalajara Thursday afternoon.