General News

Indigenous language goes online

In a bid to encourage the technological and educational development of indigenous communities in northern Jalisco, the University of Guadalajara (UdeG) is translating 40,000 Wixarika words for online use.

Spendthrift Congress

Jalisco State Congress employees ended a sit-in this week after being promised payment of their final two-week paychecks and end-of-session bonuses.

Industry promotes ‘Made in Jalisco’ tag

In order to officially certify their products as “Made in Jalisco,” local manufacturers must now pay 2,705 pesos per year.

State gas pipeline explodes

Around 500 people were evacuated from their homes in the village Corralillos near Zapotlanejo, Jalisco after a Pemex gas pipeline caught fire Thursday, October 19.

Security fears

A major study by Guadalajara’s ITESO university released this week shows that 71 percent of Jalisco’s citizens feel unsafe.

State Congress passes no-smoking law

In one of the current legislature’s final sessions, the Jalisco Congress unanimously passed the Protection of the Health of Nonsmokers Act this week.

Guanajuato’s Cervantino enters 4th decade

Visiting the charming colonial city of Guanajuato is a pleasure at any time of the year but is extra special during the annual Cervantino Festival, when the streets are buzzing with life and color thanks to all the many cultural events going on. Over 3,000 artists from 26 countries are taking part in the 40th edition of Guanajuato’s International Cervantino Festival (FIC), up and running until October 21.