The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Ajijic’s new town administrator Hector España has launched his term by inviting native villagers and expat settlers to sit on an advisory board that will guide him in shaping an agenda for immediate improvements and long-term projects under the slogan “Somos Comunidad – We are Community.”
With a weekend of perfect weather and all the sweat and tears of a huge band of volunteers, the 35th Mexican National Chili Cookoff was a whopping success, drawing more than 8,000 visitors to the Tobolandia water park fairgrounds.
The proprietor of the popular late night Ajijic taco stand El Compadre was murdered at his place of business shortly before closing time in the early hours of Friday, February 15.
A delightful five-day excursion to Puerto Vallarta turned into a harrowing experience for 40 lakesiders when their tour bus crashed while traveling homeward on Friday, February 22.
Law enforcement authorities are on the hunt for a Chapala teenager who is reportedly on the run in connection with the February 9 fatal stabbing of his older brother.
An elderly U.S. citizen was gravely injured and his Mexican companion murdered in their Riberas del Pilar residence during a violent encounter with unknown suspects.
With chili pots and collateral commotion already bubbling furiously at the Tobolandia fairgrounds, it’s an apropos moment to offer newcomers a glance back at the origins of the 35th National Mexican Cookoff.
Confirming rumors concerning the recent kidnapping of a lakeside businessman, officials at the Chapala Minsiterio Publico (district attorney’s office) report that the victim managed to escape his captors and find safety.
The Auditorio de la Ribera del Lago is back in business following a major inside makeover.