General News

Guadalajara city hall has announced the nighttime edition of its monthly “Bien de Noche” festival, scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 7 to 11 p.m. along the pedestrian Paseo Alcalde in the historic center. 

A citizen-led effort to challenge the planned public transit fare increase to 14 pesos is gaining momentum, as an online petition for a formal referendum has collected signatures far beyond its initial target. However, electoral authorities emphasize that despite the online support, no formal request for a referendum has yet been submitted, leaving the process in legal limbo with a fast-approaching deadline.

A series of reports and viral videos have revealed an unusual criminal phenomenon in Guadalajara, where alleged thieves are using the city’s extensive sewer system to vanish after committing robberies, earning them the nickname the “Tortugas Ninjas Tapatías” (Guadalajara’s Ninja Turtles).

Runners and fans in Guadalajara looking forward to a Star Wars-themed race this weekend were targeted by an elaborate scam, authorities say. The fraudulent event, advertised for January 24 in Zapopan, is part of a nationwide scheme by a fictitious company that has already left victims in Mexico City.

Families and individuals looking for an entertaining outing can take advantage of a new promotion at the Guadalajara Zoo.

For a limited time, adults will pay the child’s price for all admission packages, resulting in significant savings for visitors.

The ongoing renovations at the Guadalajara International Airport feature plenty of eye-catching architectural detail, such as this creative ceiling installation in the departures area.

Guadalajara city hall this week launched an operation to remove abandoned vehicles from city streets. In addition to being an eyesore, the vehicles occupy valuable public parking spaces.

In a swift reversal, Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus canceled a reduction of the speed limit on Avenida Vallarta, one of Guadalajara’s principal thoroughfares.