General News

As Mother Nature begins working her rainy season wonders, local Roman Catholics are making ready to raise prayers to Mother Mary for divine intervention to protect and replenish Lake Chapala.

First came Punch, the baby Japanese macaque who broke hearts around the world by clinging to a plush orangutan toy after his mother rejected him. Now, Punch has a rival – right here at the Guadalajara Zoo.

Four Tapatio divers are among the eight-person Mexican team that has traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland to compete in the 2013 World Diving Series, which takes place April 19 to 21.

A lineup of major free concerts is being prepared in Guadalajara for the World Cup, which begins June 11.

The water crisis in Guadalajara’s metropolitan area is causing serious health issues, with numerous residents reporting skin problems after using tap water from the local utility, SIAPA. Reports suggest the water is not only discolored and foul-smelling but also causes physical reactions like irritation, rashes and severe dermatitis.

Just two months after its grand reopening, Guadalajara’s iconic Minerva Glorieta is undergoing new maintenance work following public criticism that the recently installed vegetation looked dry and neglected.

The long‑awaited Línea 5 of Guadalajara’s Mi Macro system, connecting the city’s airport to key points such as Expo Guadalajara and the Estadio Akron, will begin service by the end of May.

The ninth edition of GDLUZ, the city’s free multimedia light festival, will take place from Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, April 26, transforming the Centro Histórico into a dazzling display of illuminated art, projections and interactive experiences.