The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The cause of bad odors detected by some athletes staying at the Pan American Games Village has come to light. Faulty treatment plants meant that sewage was being pumped out of the village on to land beside the complex and even into the nearby Bosque Primavera nature reserve, it has emerged.
After all the hype and lofty expectations, the Pan American Games has not given local businesses the large economic boost that many had been hoping for.
With 200 affiliated vehicles, Mexico’s first online taxi service has launched in Guadalajara. Users can order taxis via the internet at www.taxiinteligente.com. The free real-time service allows customers to solicit the nearest available taxi to their current position. The website can also be accessed by internet-compatible mobile phones.
Zapopan’s anti-rabies facility is being accused of mistreatment of dogs and cats in its care by local animal rights groups.
Guadalajara city hall will implement an unprecedented overhaul of its police department in November, with the aim of purging 300 officers who are unfit to serve.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford took possession of the Pan American flag before Ricky Martin brought the 16th edition of the games to a thumping close at Guadalajara's Omnilife Stadium Sunday evening.
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Anthony Wayne carried out various duties during his first official visit to Guadalajara.
Thousands waited for hours outside the Guadalajara Cathedral to catch a glimpse of the sacred relics of Pope John Paul II.
While many sporting events are taking place all over Guadalajara, the cultural heart of the Pan American Games is the Fan Fest.
