The Jalisco Congress is moving forward with a reform that would impose higher taxes on short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb, targeting larger property holders in an effort to curb real estate speculation and fund public housing.

Jalisco’s Congress has officially approved a new law creating a state registry, a dedicated support fund and a network of specialized care centers for people with autism. 

Baby croc in Tonala

A small crocodile measuring about 26 inches has been rescued after being found wandering the streets of Tonala.  A preliminary examination revealed two old lesions on the lower part of its jaw, authorities said. Specialists believe these injuries were likely caused by improper handling while the animal was kept in captivity, suggesting the reptile was not born in the wild but was instead someone’s pet before escaping or being abandoned.

Mexican authorities destroyed 509 firearms, 1,213 magazines, and 43,866 cartridges at a public event held at the 15th Military Zone in La Mojonera, Zapopan on July 9. 

The annual Fiestas Patronales honoring Santo Santiago are underway in Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos, running through his Feast Day on Saturday, July 25.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup wrapping up this weekend, tourism and business leaders in Guadalajara are taking stock of the tournament’s economic footprint — and the results are decidedly mixed.