For the next five years, Jalisco will host the leading global tourism industry fair, Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB), which is expanding its presence with the launch of ITB Americas, the first edition of which will be held in Guadalajara. This event will be the key meeting point for the Tourism Industry in North America, Central America, […]
Yo Jalisco Supports Public Transportation: Registration dates for senior citizens
The Government of the State of Jalisco has presented the program “Yo Jalisco Apoyo para el Transporte” (I Jalisco Support for Transportation), which replaces the old “Mi Pasaje” (My Passage), with the purpose of providing free or discounted transportation to various groups in vulnerable situations, including older adults. This program provides a subsidy on public […]
Protests overthrow thermoelectric project in Juanacatlán, Jalisco
The marches and demonstrations against the installation of a combined cycle thermoelectric plant in Juanacatlán in the last month, led this Wednesday to both the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and the Jalisco government announcing that the plant will not be built in that district, in the southeast of the metropolitan area of Guadalajara. Less than […]
Puerto Vallarta gas stations give the ‘fuchi’ to the Sheinbaum pact
Today, the pact signed by the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum and the country’s gas stations to sell Magna fuel for no more than 24 pesos per liter came into effect. Despite this, the gas stations in Puerto Vallarta did not join the pact, so they are not part of the 1,050 gas stations in […]
Noise in Puerto Vallarta is out of control; there are no fines or sound meters
Bartolo Cruz Romero, director of Environmental Sustainability for the municipality of Puerto Vallarta, was authorized to speak at the recent City Council meeting, where he recalled that the issue of noise is one of the main demands of the citizens, but indicated that there is no record of the response to complaints or records of […]
Tariffs hit 80% of Jalisco’s exports
The entry into force of the 25 percent tariff on products exported from Mexico to the United States represents a significant blow to the economy of Jalisco, since eight out of ten products exported from the state are destined for the neighboring country. However, the lack of substitute products in the U.S. market can play […]
Tequila, avocado and berries, the products from Jalisco most affected by the imposition of tariffs
The Agricultural and Agroindustrial Development Council of Jalisco expressed its concern about the tariffs announced by the president of the United States, Donald Trump, which would affect products such as tequila, avocado and berries, key for Jalisco exports.Andrés Canales Leaño, president of the organization, warned that these measures could generate inflation in both the United […]
“El Mencho”, leader of the CJNG, “reappears” at the carnival in Autlán de Navarro in Jalisco
A video circulated on social media has sparked controversy after showing the moment when a rider received 50 thousand pesos, allegedly from a man identified as “El Señor de los Gallos,” a nickname associated with Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG). The incident occurred during the […]
Sea snake alert on Puerto Vallarta beaches; here’s what to do if you find one
Puerto Vallarta authorities warned of the presence of sea snakes from Playa Oro to Playa los Muertos. Because the venom of sea snakes is highly toxic, they ask tourists to take precautions and not enter the sea if there is a purple flag. What to do if you see a sea snake on the beach? […]
Santa Barbara and Puerto Vallarta: Sister Cities
On the surface, Santa Barbara, California, and Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, may seem like two completely different places, each with its own charm; however, these cities are united by a special bond: they have been Sister Cities since 1973. This relationship has not only strengthened their cultural ties, but has fostered an exchange that goes beyond […]