General News

Guadalajara city hall’s annual campaign to collect used clothing is now underway, with the goal of keeping textiles out of landfills while helping vulnerable communities.  Running through Sunday, May 17, the drive accepts clean, dry garments in good condition, as well as blankets, towels, curtains, sheets and other fabrics.

A lineup of major free concerts is being prepared in Guadalajara for the World Cup, which begins June 11.

The water crisis in Guadalajara’s metropolitan area is causing serious health issues, with numerous residents reporting skin problems after using tap water from the local utility, SIAPA. Reports suggest the water is not only discolored and foul-smelling but also causes physical reactions like irritation, rashes and severe dermatitis.

Just two months after its grand reopening, Guadalajara’s iconic Minerva Glorieta is undergoing new maintenance work following public criticism that the recently installed vegetation looked dry and neglected.

The long‑awaited Línea 5 of Guadalajara’s Mi Macro system, connecting the city’s airport to key points such as Expo Guadalajara and the Estadio Akron, will begin service by the end of May.

The ninth edition of GDLUZ, the city’s free multimedia light festival, will take place from Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, April 26, transforming the Centro Histórico into a dazzling display of illuminated art, projections and interactive experiences.

First came Punch, the baby Japanese macaque who broke hearts around the world by clinging to a plush orangutan toy after his mother rejected him. Now, Punch has a rival – right here at the Guadalajara Zoo.

The recently restored Parque de la Revolución, better known as “Parque Rojo,” reopened on March 25, marking the definitive end of the weekly tianguis that had operated there each Saturday for years.