General News

In the wake of a high-profile kidnapping, Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus has asked federal immigration authorities to tighten border screenings for foreigners entering the state, with particular focus on Colombian nationals.

Thousands of pilgrims will swarm the rural village of Cajititlan de los Reyes on January 6 and 7 to pay devotion to the town’s religious patrons Gaspar, Melchior and Balthazar, better known as the Wisemen of the Orient. 

The Jalisco Health Secretariat (SSJ) has announced a significant public health achievement for 2025: a drastic reduction in dengue fever cases across the state. However, health officials are urging citizens not to lower their guard, as they implement a “triple epidemiological surveillance” strategy to combat a rise in winter respiratory viruses.

Jalisco consolidated its goal of becoming the best-connected state in Mexico (after the capital), with the opening of 28 new domestic and international air routes in 2025. 

Dogs rehoused

According to a news report, almost three-quarters of the 200 plus dogs maintained at a Tlajomulco residence rented by the late U.S. resident Lawrence Gerard have been rehoused, with the remainder still awaiting transfer to shelters. An animal activist coordinating the rescue operation stressed that none of the dogs would be euthanised.

2026 is set to be a banner year for tourism in Jalisco, with industry leaders forecasting double-digit revenue growth and a historic economic milestone for the state.

Vehicle registration (refrendo vehicular) fees in Jalisco will remain at 1,000 pesos for cars and 600 pesos for motorcycles in 2026, according to the state Ministry of Public Finance. The fee includes free vehicle emissions testing (verificación vehicular).

The recently formed ECOS Jalisco Symphony Orchestra (OSEJ) made its debut at the Foro de Arte y Cultura in Guadalajara in late October.