Pesticides in Chapala: the scientific bet to clean it with microalgae

Lake Chapala, located in western Mexico, has been a source of food, drinking water, and a sense of belonging for the surrounding communities for generations. According to the National Water Commission (Conagua), the lake provides drinking water to more than four million people [1]. However, runoff from nearby agricultural fields has carried pesticides and heavy […]

Puerto Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit Gala Puts Spotlight on Mexican Pacific

For 31 years, Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta, world-class destinations in the Mexican Pacific, have joined forces to present the most attractive and innovative aspects of their tourism offerings at a showcase known as the Gala Puerto Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit. This year, the event broke attendance records, with more than 750 international industry professionals arranging more […]

How to change license plates in Jalisco without an appointment and for free: a quick guide

Following the announcement of a further extension to the deadline for free license plate replacement in Jalisco, the Ministry of Public Finance reported that an appointment is no longer required to complete the process. License plate replacement is mandatory for all vehicles with plates bearing the “Maguey,” “Minerva,” and “Gota” (red and green) designs, including […]

Nearshoring is not dead, says Jalisco business community

Contrary to comments from some economists who point out that “nearshoring” or the relocation of production chains to supply the United States “is dead” given President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), for business executives in Jalisco it is still in effect and they consider it key to the […]

Nayarit plans to install security checkpoints at the entrance to Banderas Bay from Puerto Vallarta

The governor of Nayarit, Miguel Ángel Navarro Quintero, announced that he is considering installing detection arches on the border between Bahía de Banderas and Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, to prevent the entry of weapons, explosives, and other devices that could jeopardize security in the state. These security arches are also being considered for the border area […]