The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Jalisco authorities have launched a campaign offering significant discounts on outstanding traffic fines and surcharges, aiming to help vehicle owners regularize their debts.
Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos is not the only place that celebrates summer’s quince harvest season. In fact, it is the neighboring town of Atotonilquillo that originated a regional harvest fest more than three decades ago.
Baby croc in Tonala
A small crocodile measuring about 26 inches has been rescued after being found wandering the streets of Tonala. A preliminary examination revealed two old lesions on the lower part of its jaw, authorities said. Specialists believe these injuries were likely caused by improper handling while the animal was kept in captivity, suggesting the reptile was not born in the wild but was instead someone’s pet before escaping or being abandoned.
Heavy rain accompanied by a freak hailstorm struck various parts of the municipality of Poncitlán on Monday, July 27, catching residents by surprise as the intense weather caused significant property damage. Emergency agencies were mobilized to respond to reports of flooding and other storm-related risks.
Mexican authorities destroyed 509 firearms, 1,213 magazines, and 43,866 cartridges at a public event held at the 15th Military Zone in La Mojonera, Zapopan on July 9.
The Jalisco Congress is moving forward with a reform that would impose higher taxes on short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb, targeting larger property holders in an effort to curb real estate speculation and fund public housing.
The annual Fiestas Patronales honoring Santo Santiago are underway in Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos, running through his Feast Day on Saturday, July 25.
Jalisco’s Congress has officially approved a new law creating a state registry, a dedicated support fund and a network of specialized care centers for people with autism.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup wrapping up this weekend, tourism and business leaders in Guadalajara are taking stock of the tournament’s economic footprint — and the results are decidedly mixed.