The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Despite construction that still appears far from finished to the naked eye, the new Línea 5 BRT system connecting the Guadalajara Airport to the city’s Periférico ring road is about to take a major step forward.
Ride-hailing platform Uber has begun rolling out “Uber Mujeres,” a new feature that lets women users request trips exclusively with female drivers.
The April 25 “Sábado de Corresponsabilidad” (Co-responsibility Saturday) took place in the Miravalle neighborhood of Guadalajara, attracting a large corps of enthusiastic volunteers.
Guadalajara is cementing its reputation as a cocktail destination. Last week, the North America’s 50 Best Bars 2026 list was unveiled at a ceremony in Vancouver, and the Tapatío capital now boasts two of the continent’s finest drinking establishments.
Guadalajara city hall’s annual campaign to collect used clothing is now underway, with the goal of keeping textiles out of landfills while helping vulnerable communities. Running through Sunday, May 17, the drive accepts clean, dry garments in good condition, as well as blankets, towels, curtains, sheets and other fabrics.
Less than two months before the World Cup, a crackdown by the National Guard at the Guadalajara International Airport has sparked a major protest from drivers of the city’s traditional yellow taxis.
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.
A decade after 12-year-old Fátima Varinia Quintana Gutiérrez was brutally murdered, her mother’s fight for justice has now been captured in a graphic, award-winning documentary.
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.
