PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – Authorities in Puerto Vallarta are on high alert as Hurricane Trudy, currently a Category 1 storm, approaches the coast of Jalisco. While emergency protocols have not yet been activated, officials warned of significant impacts on sea swells, tides, winds, and rainfall, leading to the closure of local beaches for the upcoming […]
Beyond the Tap: How Water Insecurity and Pollution are Fueling Kidney Disease in Jalisco
JALISCO, Mexico — The health of the state’s population is increasingly under threat from a multifaceted crisis: the direct physical contamination of rural water supplies and the indirect health consequences of urban water insecurity. In Jalisco, these two distinct but intersecting currents are fueling a rise in kidney disease. The situation is stark in the […]
Thousands Protest Water Crisis in Guadalajara; Violence Reported at Governor’s Residence
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Approximately 10,000 protesters took to the streets this Sunday to demonstrate against the severe water crisis plaguing the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area (ZMG). The demonstrators denounced the poor quality of the water reaching their homes, reporting sediment and unpleasant odors. Protesters carried banners with slogans such as, “If the government wants to wash […]
Puerto Vallarta Unveils “Gay+ Mixers” Social Calendar for 2026-2027 Season
Puerto Vallarta is solidifying its status as a premier global destination for the LGBTQ+ community with the announcement of a comprehensive new social calendar: the Gay+ Mixers event series for the 2026-2027 season. Organized by the local publication Out & About PV, this initiative features a curated schedule of weekly social gatherings designed to foster community building and […]
Contaminated water in Jalisco: Local Health Department recommends using bottled water in these cases
Jalisco Government Recommends Tap Water Be Used Only for Household Purposes, Not for Drinking The Government of Jalisco has advised residents that tap water supplied to homes should be used only for household purposes and should not be consumed as drinking water. Jalisco Health Secretary Héctor Pérez Gómez stated that the state government is monitoring […]
Three of the six young people who disappeared in Jalisco have been found; the search continues for three other teenagers.
Three of the six young people who had been reported missing in separate cases in Jalisco have been found alive, the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office reported. They are three students who were last seen on June 25 in the community of El Zancudo, in the Ixtapa district of the municipality of Puerto Vallarta. Although the […]
The industrial real estate sector in Jalisco grows 20% annually and surpasses the residential segment.
Jalisco’s industrial real estate market has maintained an average annual growth rate of 20% over the past three years, outperforming the mid- and high-end residential segments. This momentum has been driven by the expansion of companies already operating in the state, domestic investment, and the development of logistics infrastructure. The president of the Mexican Association […]
Poor condition of Federal Highway 70 affects tourist arrivals to Magical Towns in the Sierra de Jalisco
The current condition of Federal Highway 70, which connects Guadalajara to the Sierra Occidental region of Jalisco, continues to pose a significant challenge to attracting tourism to the Pueblos Mágicos (Magical Towns) of Mascota, San Sebastián del Oeste, and Talpa de Allende, according to tourism directors from the region. During the presentation of the Pueblos […]
Art and culture will fill the summer holidays for girls, boys and young people in Jalisco
The summer vacation season will provide children and teenagers with an opportunity to develop their creativity through a wide range of artistic and cultural activities promoted by the Government of Jalisco. The program aims to bring families closer to educational spaces where learning is combined with play, imagination, and social interaction. Summer Art and Culture […]
Residents protest at Casa Jalisco; they demand a solution from SIAPA for contaminated water
Hundreds of residents from various neighborhoods in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area gathered peacefully and independently outside Casa Jalisco (the Jalisco State Government House). The demonstration aimed to demand an immediate solution from SIAPA (the Intermunicipal System for Water and Sanitation Services) and state authorities regarding the severe water supply problem. They claim the water arrives […]