The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Just over a week after its celebratory launch, the new Line 4 of the Guadalajara metropolitan area’s Tren Ligero is facing growing criticism over operational and safety issues, despite government assurances that the line is secure.
The newest recruit to the Zapopan Municipal Police force doesn’t wear a uniform — it’s made of circuits and steel. This week, the force unveiled “Super Comisario,” Mexico’s first locally developed humanoid police robot, named by children from the Valle de los Molinos neighborhood.
Christmas can be a depressive time, due to intense social and financial pressures, loneliness, grief and disrupted routines, often combining to create stress, anxiety and feelings of inadequacy or sadness for many people.
The arrival of new nonstop, winter-season flights from Montreal and Calgary has strengthened Guadalajara’s ties with Canada, coinciding with a significant shift among Canadian tourists away from the United States and toward international destinations, particularly Mexico.
Here's a map featuring the stations and interchanges on the new Line Four of the Guadalajara Tren Ligero network:
Lawrence Gerard, the reclusive American expatriate who for over two decades operated one of the city’s largest private dog sanctuaries from his homes, was found dead on Sunday. His passing has left approximately 200 rescued dogs in a critical state of abandonment at his property in the El Campanario neighborhood, spurring local activists into an emergency rescue operation.
Actor and activist Richard Gere, one of the most anticipated guests of the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL), captivated audiences with a message centered on compassion, environmental stewardship and a stark critique of U.S. leadership, while praising Mexico’s president.
Amid much fanfare and a festive ambience, the long-awaited fourth line (L4) of the Guadalajara metro area’s Tren Ligero (Light Rail) system began passenger service on Monday, December 15. Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro led the official inauguration, calling the day “historic” for the region.
The heart of Guadalajara is now beating with the vibrant pulse of the season as the 2025 Ilusionante Festival, the metropolitan area’s most joyful holiday celebration, is officially underway.
