General News

As authorities nabbed the alleged co-author of a live-streamed killing of a Zapopan influencer, federal investigators confirmed that the victim’s ex-boyfriend — the son of an alleged cartel boss — ordered the hit in this high-profile femicide case.

Despite an ongoing U.S. investigation into a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak that has infected more than 4,100 people across 41 states, the shredded iceberg lettuce product initially linked to the illness is not being sold in Guadalajara supermarkets, according to a survey conducted by the local El Informador newspaper.

The suburban metro-area town of Tesistán will host the 2026 Feria de Elote (Corn Fair) from Wednesday, August 12 to Monday, August 17, promising six days of flavor, family fun, and celebration of one of Mexico’s most cherished ingredients.

Just before the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, the FIFA Fan Fest in Guadalajara’s Plaza Liberación hosted a mass civil wedding, with 725 couples tying the knot. 

Guadalajara is a city steeped in history, yet many of its best-kept secrets lie just off the beaten tourist path. This August, the Guadalajara tourism office is offering a unique opportunity to explore the historic neighborhood of Mexicaltzingo through free guided tours. 

If you’re the type of person who won’t step onto a curb without first checking your phone — and you’re brave enough to navigate Guadalajara’s public transit system — there’s some good news.

Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus this week inaugurated the Centro de Paz y Redes Solidarias (Peace and Solidarity Networks Center) in Guadalajara, a space dedicated to serving families of missing persons. 

Guadalajara water utility SIAPA and the State Water Commission have begun operating mobile water treatment plants in Guadalajara-area neighborhoods affected by months of reports of dirty, foul-smelling or sediment-filled tap water, part of a broader emergency response that this week also won unanimous approval from state lawmakers for bill relief.