The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Based on the premise that effective prevention of degradation and pollution in Lake Chapala begins at the source, an environmental protection program called Bosques-Agua-Gente (Forests-Water-People, abbreviated BAG), was formally launched this week under the auspices of Instituto Corazón de la Tierra (ICT).
Local motorists would do well to be on their best behavior as Chapala traffic police continue a crackdown on violations of the municipal traffic code.
In a move aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and increasing the efficiency of public transportation, the Chapala municipal government is developing a plan to formalize local bus routes and establish safe pickup and drop-off points for passengers.
Chapala has been named among the four municipalities outside the metro area where the Jalisco Ministry of Transport (STJ) plans to open offices for the issuance of driver permits.
Chapala’s municipal Traffic Department has initiated enforcement of the local transit code, with 45 tickets issued during the first week since the regulations took effect on March 11.
A work crew is hustling to finish construction and embellishment of the circular platform and walkways connecting the Chapala Malecón to the Jesús Pescador statue before the Easter holidays start in mid-April.
In another blow to the Chapala government’s finances, one of its bank accounts has been partially frozen to guarantee payment of an alleged 2.5-million-peso debt inherited from the previous municipal administration.
Two men were shot dead in separate incidents reported in Chapala on the night of Saturday, March 16.
Chapala Mayor Moisés Anaya joined Ajijic administrator Juan Ramón Flores for the March 14 delivery of assorted work tools and supplies purchased to enhance the upkeep of green areas in Chapala’s five satellite towns.
