The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
With the city set to host four 2026 World Cup matches in June, state and federal authorities are rushing to build a designated waiting lot for Uber, Didi and other platform drivers outside the airport. But drivers say they are being left in the dark — and they are taking to the streets to voice their concerns.
Tapatíos turned out in force as 30 tejuineros served up 25,000 liters of the popular fermented corn drink free of charge during the Municipal Tejuino Fair in Guadalajara’s city center on Sunday, March 22.
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus has replaced the director of the Guadalajara metropolitan area’s water utility, SIAPA, as the agency faces mounting public indignation over foul-smelling, potentially contaminated tap water.
The first large-scale wildfire of the season swept through the Bosque de la Primavera over last weekend, scorching more than 200 hectares before being brought under control.
As Guadalajara counts down to the 2026 World Cup, hundreds of protesters gathered on Sunday beside the city’s official countdown clock with a different message: “Más agua, menos Mundial (More water, less World Cup).” Holding up bottles of murky tap water, they warned that the city’s water system is failing — and could soon become an international embarrassment.
With the first major fire of the season now controlled, authorities are bracing for the next challenge: the annual influx of visitors to the Bosque de la Primavera during Semana Santa.
As predicted recently in this newspaper, Jalisco authorities are preparing a designated parking and pickup area for ride-hailing platforms such as Uber and DiDi near the Guadalajara International Airport. The move is seen as important ahead of the 2026 World Cup, given that many international visitors arriving in Guadalajara will expect such services to be available.
For many in Guadalajara, Semana Santa is a time when centuries‑old religious rituals meet the irresistible urge to escape the city.
Holy Week remains a deeply observed season, but it’s also a moment for Tapatios to relax, hit the water park or Primavera Forest, and also savor one of the city’s most popular seasonal culinary traditions: the empanada.
Foodies in Jalisco will be eagerly awaiting the news of the first eatery in the state to be awarded a Michelin star.