I am a U.S. citizen with permanent Mexican resident status. I am writing to formally report a series of events involving my attempted abduction and extortion that occurred last July in the municipalities of Jocotepec, Chapala, and Ixtlahuacán.Following a high-speed chase initiated by prejudice intrusive neighbors in the Raquet Club and Ajijic Village, I sought […]

So that attendees of the World Cup can “take a little piece of Jalisco home with them,” artisans and small producers from all regions of the state, as well as representatives from Jalisco’s three Denominations of Origin (Tequila, Yahualica Chile, and Raicilla), will participate in the Mundo Jalisco Festival on weekends from June 13 to […]

The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), through its office in the state of Jalisco, received a collection of 334 archaeological artifacts that had been in the custody of a private collector. In a statement, the institute reported that the pieces mostly correspond to cultures and styles that developed in the territory that is […]

The vehicle license plate replacement program has concluded in Jalisco, meaning drivers who did not complete the process could face fines of up to 7,000 pesos for driving with expired plates. In a statement, the Jalisco government indicated that the program closed with a renewal rate equivalent to 93% of the estimated goal for the […]

More than 900 abandoned vehicles have been removed from the streets of San Pedro Tlaquepaque as part of ongoing municipal operations to free up public spaces and prevent illegal parking. These actions are coordinated by the municipal Traffic Department and aim to reclaim public spaces, improve traffic flow, and address citizen reports in various neighborhoods […]

The Congress of the State of Jalisco comprehensively modified the allocation of pensions to protect the families of missing persons. The legal reform reconfigures immediate access to widow’s and orphan’s pension funds. The Committee on Competitiveness, Economic Development, Innovation, and Labor approved the ruling that amends the Law of the State Pension Institute. The new […]

A common accessory among car enthusiasts is under scrutiny by traffic authorities in Jalisco. The state’s Mobility, Road Safety, and Transportation Law mandates fines for any vehicle operating with unauthorized lights—whether steady or flashing—because they are considered to compromise the safety of others on public roads. The measure applies equally to private drivers, registered vehicle […]

A historical episode from San Juan de los Lagos is once again drawing attention for its significance to local memory 📜According to historical records, around 1858 Benito Juárez passed through San Juan de los Lagos and stayed at the Mesón de la Divina Providencia, located on Vicente Guerrero Street. The historical account states that, after […]

Initially, four people were reported to be included in the court order; however, after a recent review of the corresponding investigation file, four more were identified, bringing the total to eight individuals involved. The charges against them include alleged participation in crimes such as threats, property damage, incitement to crime, and criminal association, all related […]

The mayor of Chapala acknowledged that the lake is facing pollution problems that directly impact the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area, since more than 60 percent of the city’s water supply comes from this body of water. The mayor pointed out that studies and statements from institutions such as the University of Guadalajara have warned about the […]