General News

Chapala’s waterfront promises to be abuzz with activity Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2 during the run of Expo Internacional de Prácticas y Energías Sustentables, a multi-faceted event revolving around climate change and other environmental issues that impact Lake Chapala.

Chapala’s Mercado Municipal is slated for a major renovation to be carried by the end of this year.

U.S. Consul General Robin Matthewman welcomes Chapala Mayor Moisés Anaya as one of the guest dignitaries invited to take a shovel at the May 14 ground-breaking at the new site of the U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara.

A four-day happening revolving around earth-friendly practices, sustainable energy alternatives and the battle against climate change will take place Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2 at Chapala’s waterfront Malecón in the framework of Expo Internacional de Prácticas y Energías Sustentables.

It was a scary night for inhabitants of upper Ajijic when a brush fire broke out Saturday, May 18 around 9:30 p.m.

A new exhibit mounted at the Galería al Aire Libre Axixic (GALA) features a stunning collection of photo portraits of village matriarchs aged between 80 and 100. 

While lagging behind authorities in the Guadalajara metro area, the Chapala government is preparing to initiate enforcement of Jalisco’s tough noise control legislation in the near future.

Jalisco’s Ministry of Transport (Setrans) is finalizing plans to establish a permanent regional office for issuance of driver’s licenses in Chapala.