The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Elizabeth Hoffman Franolich has assumed duties as the new Consul General of the ...
Mexico has begun requiring a sanitary inspection certificate for dogs and birds ...
South Korean automaker Kia announced a US$650 million investment in its Pesquer&...
The Jalisco government has reported two confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis detect...
Puerto Vallarta has officially launched its first electromobility system, markin...
Allan Robert Macgregor Jr. died peacefully at home in west Ajijic on July 24. Hi...
Maybe the mosquitoes in Jalisco aren’t feeling so thirsty for blood this y...
Just two days after a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colomb...
Guadalajara’s Atlas soccer team is planning to leave its historic home at ...
“Gratitude” may be the theme of Thanksgiving, but for many of us, ou...
In 2007, when Fouad Lakhdar came to Mexico to sell handcrafted Moroccan products...
Low-cost carrier Volaris will launch four new nonstop international routes from ...
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April...
The chile en nogada is to Mexican cuisine what the rebozo and sarape are to Mexico...
At a recent Friday-night gathering in Guadalajara, the assignment was simple: ro...
St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara is hosting a special fundraising...
Bravo! Open House
The Bravo! Theatre hosts an open house on Saturday, August 15, ...
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late J...
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a presentat...
Recently, the Puerto Vallarta community lost an extraordinary soul. Many have ca...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
Food Bank Lakeside publishes a monthly newsletter to keep the community informed...
Spring has a special vibe around Banderas Bay. This time of year, I live in deni...
Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping fo...
Thanks to hotter and hotter summers all around the world, the recent Soccer Worl...
As we look ahead, we weary news junkies might hope for a sensational, feel-good ...
Well, like all things human, there’s a time to come and a time to toddle a...
In this atmospheric 1992 narrative, former Guadalajara Reporter editor Allyn Hun...
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I&rsqu...
There is a certain body of water I have swum in, sailed on, and flown over at va...
A sign hanging on the outside of the former Black Coffee site confirms what has ...
A new exhibition at the Museo de las Artes (MUSA) in Guadalajara offers visitors...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there ...
Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) will host its annual Volunteer Open House, showcas...
Live Music
FRIDAY
• Old Souls Band plays Steak Brothers Ajijic, 6 p.m.
• ...
A new exhibition at the Museo de las Artes (MUSA) in Guadalajara offers visitors a rare glimpse into the sacred world of the Wixárika people through the intricate art of niérika — votive tables crafted with yarn and wax on wood.
Here’s a rundown of the free events you can attend during this year’s International Mariachi and Charrería Festival, which runs August 26 to September 6, mostly in the Guadalajara metro area, but also with events scheduled in the Jalisco provinces, including Ajijic, Chapala and Pu...
Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) will host its annual Volunteer Open House, showcasing the myriad opportunities available to anyone interested in getting involved in live theater, Saturday, August 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Plaza Suite,” the third production in Bare Stage’s Neil Simon Summer, takes place at New York City’s luxurious Plaza Hotel. Following two couples who each stay in the same suite, the play showcases the humor and chaos of love and relationships.
Live Music
FRIDAY
• Old Souls Band plays Steak Brothers Ajijic, 6 p.m.
• Juanita performs at 4 p.m. at Brisket Bros in Pancha La Boba by the Ajijic Malecon.
Open Circle
Eleazar Soto presents “Twelve Years of Music, Education, and Community at Lakeside” at the next gathering of Open Circle, Sunday, August 9, 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances. Director: Emma Tammi. Cast: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio. Rated: PG-13. Time: 1:44.
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Ethan Hunt and the IMF team continue their search for the terrifying AI known as the Entity - which has infiltrated intelligence networks all over the globe - with the world’s governments and a mysterious ghost from Ethan’s past on their trail.
Thanks to hotter and hotter summers all around the world, the recent Soccer World Cup saw mandatory three-minute hydration breaks during games.
Some cities may need them, but in my opinion, Guadalajara does not.
In 2019, a group of ladies in the Jalisco country town of Etzatlán crocheted their way to world fame and set a Guinness record.
Recently, the city of Guadalajara asked them to celebrate the World Cup with new derivations of what Guinness referred to as a “crochet craft pavilion,”...
In this atmospheric 1992 narrative, former Guadalajara Reporter editor Allyn Hunt relates a tale of haggling for dog bones with a hungover butcher named Eladio Vázquez during a saint’s day fiesta in a rural Jalisco pueblo.
The heat of May is searing in the mountain ridges surrounding G...
December 12, in the rural villages throughout Jalisco — and Mexico — early-morning prayers, hymns and celebration began long before daylight, honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe, the Queen of Mexico.
There is a certain body of water I have swum in, sailed on, and flown over at various points in my life. For centuries, since 1550, everyone has referred to it as the Gulf of Mexico.
As we reflect on the tech news of the past 12 months, stories have ranged from virtual reality games to foldable smartphones. Yet, the topic dominating much of the conversation this year has been artificial intelligence (AI), particularly ChatGPT.
As we look ahead, we weary news junkies might hope for a sensational, feel-good story to restore our belief in humanity.
Such as Elon Musk (how can one person really be worth US$749 billion, as Forbes just reported?), donating half his wealth to save infants from malnutrition and prematur...
U.S. President Donald Trump touts himself as a champion of peace, a man dedicated to ending wars and conflicts worldwide. But is that really the case?
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I’ve had the pleasure of living in for the past two years.
The wool coat looks worse for the non-wear. It is wrinkled from being unworn and crammed in the back of a closet for two years; dotted with dust and dog hair from a dog that departed the family a year ago; in need of a lint brush that can’t be found in the pile of things to be thrown away, don...
A sign hanging on the outside of the former Black Coffee site confirms what has been rumored for weeks. The building is being remodeled to become a lakeside branch of Starbucks.
¡Muy Pronto! Vivirás la experiencia Starbucks. (Coming Soon! You will live the Starbucks experience.)
I was about seven years old when I made my first trip to Mexico. It was a family trip to visit my grandparents in the little town of Montemorelos, Nuevo León, where they had settled after a couple of years living in Chapala. They left here because the altitude didn’t agree with grandad&...
Well, like all things human, there’s a time to come and a time to toddle along. Especially in these “toddle along” years when the emotional energy wears out and a job starts to feel overwhelming, and lacking the visceral push one needs to create something new and worthy over a...
Anger is a trouble-maker. It’s a question that should have been studied ages ago. We’ve made arrangements to talk to one of psychology’s foremost authorities on this subject, as well as the man most respected in Europe for preserving jams and jellies. Dr. Emmett Soldi of Catania Un...
St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara is hosting a special fundraising concert given by the Jóvenes Cantores de Mayahuel on Sunday, June 14, at 1 p.m.
The American Society of Jalisco (AMSOC) is offering a busy lineup of activities over the coming weeks, from plant-based Thursday lunches to artificial intelligence workshops and brain-training sessions.
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a presentation of the dragon dance, and other rituals, by the students and professors of Kung-Fu Dragón Inmortal, one of the most acclaimed Kung Fu schools in Guadalajara. The Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, January 25...
American School race
Think green – the sixth annual Eco Race and Green Market are scheduled for Sunday, March 31 at Guadalajara’s American School Foundation. Everyone is welcomed to this event meant to raise awareness about conserving the planet’s resources. Expect to learn a lot ...
Food Bank Lakeside publishes a monthly newsletter to keep the community informed and connected. The August 2026 edition is now available, and it’s filled with inspiring updates.
Lago Alianza, a nonprofit formed to strengthen the network of charitable organizations across Lakeside, is marking its first year of operation after launching with focus groups in January 2025.
Bravo! Open House
The Bravo! Theatre hosts an open house on Saturday, August 15, at 4 p.m.
Learn about the new season’s productions, special events, and ways to get involved. Free admission and an open bar.
Democrats Abroad
• U.S. Voting assistance is available at the Lake Chapala Society every Monday in August, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or go to VoteFromAbroad.org.
Recently, the Puerto Vallarta community lost an extraordinary soul. Many have called him an icon, but he was more than that. Paco Ojeda was a bridge. He was a guiding light that brought comfort to so many who felt confused, powerless, and alone in uncertain times. His gentle presence and unwavering ...
Lakeside artist Efren González celebrated his 20th Meet the Artist reception at Galería La Manzanilla on Friday, January 17.
Spring has a special vibe around Banderas Bay. This time of year, I live in denial, as others speak of the season ending, I dig in my heals, “NO”!
Sometimes living in paradise feels like a fairytale and other times it feels like magic.
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late January, the Bocce Ball Committee and aficionados of the sport donned shorts and t-shirts to face off in the 6th annual Bocce Ball Tournament on February 15.
Otra Vez
Last November, a little thrift store named Otra Vez opened its doors to the residents of La Manzanilla and became an instant hit with both the Mexican and expat communities. Operating solely with donations and dedicated volunteers, it is now in its second year with no signs of slowin...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each other. As some businesses close down, others stay open to keep the community safe and supplied with basic essentials and information regarding Covid-19.
Four years ago, a small team of big-hearted Canadian and Americans decided they wanted to give something substantial back to the community.
Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping for a little-quieter-than-normal Semana Santa, but that doesn’t mean Tapatios will resist the lure of the beaches of the Bay of Banderas.
Races
To celebrate the Día de Amor y Amistad (Valentine’s Day), two races, sponsored by the Municipal Sports Advisory Committee (Comude), will be held on Sunday, February 14 along two areas: the Malecon and the Rio Pitillal linear parkway.
“Gratitude” may be the theme of Thanksgiving, but for many of us, our ways of expressing it in Spanish are often limited to one word: “gracias.” As we celebrate a holiday centered around giving thanks, it’s the perfect time to discover how our neighbors in Mexico expres...
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Saints Day, November 1 and November 2.
Low-cost carrier Volaris will launch four new nonstop international routes from Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) in December.
The Centro Educativo Jaltepec’s new tequila tour to benefit its students is far and away something beyond the typical tours to the agave regions.
The chile en nogada is to Mexican cuisine what the rebozo and sarape are to Mexico’s traditional garments — all are enduring symbols of “Mexicanidad” and the country’s deeply cherished traditions.
I have never understood why pizza has a reputation as a junk food—except for its use of meats cured with sodium nitrate, identified by the World Health Organization in 2015 as a primary cause of colon cancer.
In 2007, when Fouad Lakhdar came to Mexico to sell handcrafted Moroccan products, he thought it would be for six months. But he dove into life here, eventually starting a restaurant, becoming president of his local business association, getting a home mortgage, getting married to a Mexican woman, ea...
“The Michael Hogan Reader” by Michael Hogan. US$14.95. San Diego: Egret Books.
Reviewed by ColinCarberry
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April and June of each year, residents and seasonal visitors should take precautions to avoid heat stress. What’s more, the University of Guadalajara’s Institute of Astronomy and Meteorology reports that eve...
Returning snowbirds should not be fooled by the warmer winter weather in this region. Big swings in temperature can play havoc with a person’s health and bring on cold symptoms in a flash.
Elizabeth Hoffman Franolich has assumed duties as the new Consul General of the United States in Guadalajara, the U.S. Consulate General announced this week.
Guadalajara city work crews have repaired 28,100 potholes (baches) between January and July 2026, using 6,250 tons of asphalt to cover 110,500 square meters of road surface across more than 300 neighborhoods, according to municipal officials.
The Jalisco government has reported two confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis detected in the Lake Chapala area.
The Chapala government has launched the second phase of its six-stage project to install a sewage system for Riberas del Pilar.
Maybe the mosquitoes in Jalisco aren’t feeling so thirsty for blood this year. Or maybe the state’s relentless campaign against them is finally paying off. Either way, health authorities have something to celebrate: dengue cases have plummeted nearly 90 percent compared to 2025, accordin...
On a December evening in 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland. Two hundred and seventy people died. In the aftermath, a devastating truth emerged: U.S. embassy staff in Moscow had been warned of a terrorist threat against Pan Am flights a week earlier. That warning was posted on...
Mexico has begun requiring a sanitary inspection certificate for dogs and birds entering from the United States, as part of a bilateral agreement to strengthen controls against the New World screwworm, the parasitic fly whose larvae infest livestock and other warm-blooded animals.
The United States is gradually restoring its avocado inspections in Michoacan after a security threat halted all exports, while reiterating its Level 4 travel advisory for the violence-plagued state.
Puerto Vallarta has officially launched its first electromobility system, marking a significant step toward sustainable and more comfortable public transit. The new service, operating along the city’s main artery, Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio, began rolling out on August 1, with a fleet...
Just days after we ran a feature story on crocodile presence along Jalisco’s Pacific coast (GR, July 25, 2026), two new sightings have underscored the urgency of the issue — and prompted state authorities to issue fresh safety guidelines for hotels and residents.
Just two days after a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, Mexico kickstarted one of its largest international emergency deployments in recent years.
Jalisco is making a major push to attract more LGBTQ+ travelers, concluding a three-city promotional tour that took this state to some of North America’s largest Pride celebrations.
South Korean automaker Kia announced a US$650 million investment in its Pesquería, Nuevo León plant to produce an electric vehicle previously manufactured only in South Korea, with production set to begin on August 4, according to Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard.
Right after World Cup fever lifted consumer spirits, the country’s small merchants are bracing for a harsh reality check.
There’s been only a marginal decline in the average price of the basic food basket (canasta básica), barely registering in the wallets of every...
Allan Robert Macgregor Jr. died peacefully at home in west Ajijic on July 24. His devoted wife Barbara Hildt and his brother Douglas MacGregor were with him when he passed.
Sharon St. John Mercik, 82, died peacefully in her home in Ajijic on the evening of July 24.
Guadalajara’s Atlas soccer team is planning to leave its historic home at the Estadio Jalisco as part of an ambitious project led by new ownership group Grupo Prodi.
The PGA Tour will return to Puerto Vallarta from October 29 to November 1 for the 2026 VidantaWorld Mexico Open at the Vidanta Vallarta course. For the first time, the event shifts to autumn, coinciding with Día de Muertos celebrations.
