The Chapala government this week revealed a plan to remodel the central plaza of San Antonio Tlayacapan, by using four million pesos from the state’s Regional Development Fund (Fondereg) to carry out the work.

Students from the University of Guadalajara’s School of Architecture swarmed the premises of Chapala City Hall on Friday, May 20 to exhibit 100 design projects to build or enhance public facilities in the town. 

The temporary closure of Calle Morelos over the past two weekends has generated inconveniences, complaints and opposing views concerning the operation of the Andador Axixic, a series of pedestrian-friendly outdoor dining and shopping festivals put together by local merchants with the apparent consent of the municipal government. 

Mexican real estate and investment firm Sun-Star Group, led by real estate developer Omar O’Rourke Martinez and his partner Thomas Wahl, issued a press release this week confirming they have “executed an agreement” with Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group for the development and operation of a Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa at Lake Chapala, with “an option for additional territories.”

During its first 12 months in operation, the Hospital Comunitario Jocotepec has racked up an impressive service record, with 19,500 patients coming through its doors, and many qualifying for free attention as affiliates of the Seguro Popular health insurance program.

Mexican food guru Maru Toledo and the Mujeres del Máiz became the saving grace on opening day of last weekend’s Festival Gourmet Panorama that was plagued by mishaps, including a coincidental four vehicle pile-up just inside the gateway to Chapinaya venue.