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Flooding hits lakeshore towns

While summer storms have caused frequent flooding on the streets of the Guadalajara metro area, the 2021 rainy season is now starting to provoke natural disasters in Lake Chapala’s shoreline communities.

Schools stocked with new furniture

In preparation for next month’s projected return to classroom studies, the Chapala government has delivered new desks and chairs to 11 public primary schools and two special education institutions located in the municipality.

Villagers unite to rescue Ajijic chapel

Ajijic’s Capiila del Rosario situated at the northwest corner of the plaza is a local landmark and an important point of reference for generations of the religious faithful. Today, the 18th-century stone structure is in bad shape, closed down almost two years ago until extensive repairs are done to keep it standing.