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Abandoned vehicles removed

Guadalajara city hall this week launched an operation to remove abandoned vehicles from city streets. In addition to being an eyesore, the vehicles occupy valuable public parking spaces.

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Battle to stop transit fare hike ramps up

A citizen-led effort to challenge the planned public transit fare increase to 14 pesos is gaining momentum, as an online petition for a formal referendum has collected signatures far beyond its initial target. However, electoral authorities emphasize that despite the online support, no formal request for a referendum has yet been submitted, leaving the process in legal limbo with a fast-approaching deadline.

Themed race scam targets Guadalajara runners

Runners and fans in Guadalajara looking forward to a Star Wars-themed race this weekend were targeted by an elaborate scam, authorities say. The fraudulent event, advertised for January 24 in Zapopan, is part of a nationwide scheme by a fictitious company that has already left victims in Mexico City.

Five-peso student deal struck as protests grow over 47% general GDL transit fare hike

In a move aimed at quelling a significant point of contention, Governor Pablo Lemus and Fernanda Romero, president of the University of Guadalajara’s Student Federation (FEU), have announced an agreement to maintain a deeply subsidized public transportation fare of five pesos for all students in Jalisco for the remainder of the governor’s six-year term.

La Minerva is reborn, as icon ‘steps down from her pedestal’

After six months of extensive renovations costing more than 70 million pesos (almost US$4 million), Guadalajara’s iconic Minerva Glorieta was triumphantly reopened on the evening of Tuesday, January 13.  The traffic circle, graced by the “guardian of the city,” was unveiled as a vibrant new public space designed for people, not just cars.