Following the confrontation between elements of the Regional Interinstitutional Force (FIR) and armed individuals in the municipality of Teocaltiche, in the Altos Norte region of Jalisco; three vehicles, 13 homemade explosive devices, firearm magazines and fuel were seized. Around 11:00 p.m. yesterday, the alleged perpetrators ambushed the agents of this Force, made up of members […]
Flooding in Tonalá could increase with the urbanization of Cerro de la Reina
Because of its contribution and sustainability benefits, Cerro de la Reina should remain undeveloped and be restored, said specialists who participated in a forum held in the state Congress. Engineer Carlos Iván Chávez stressed that the eight hectares of the hill are part of the micro-basin of the Río Azul, which is part of the […]
Boosting the tourist value of Jalisco, Michelle Fridman’s vision
Jalisco stands out as a power in tourism, thanks to its cultural wealth and traditions recognized worldwide. In this context, the Secretary of Tourism, Michelle Fridman, presents an innovative vision that takes advantage of the multiple opportunities that the state offers in this sector. From Guadalajara and its metropolitan area to destinations such as Puerto […]
Telephone extortion in Jalisco: This is how the call center dismantled in Guadalajara operated
More than 15 hours after the operation carried out on the night of January 14, in which state and federal authorities dismantled a telephone extortion center (call center) installed in the Magaña neighborhood, in the Medrano area, Guadalajara, the Government of Jalisco has revealed the modus operandi of this group of at least 12 alleged […]
Violence legitimized in indigenous migrant communities in southern Jalisco, study reveals
Violence is legitimized in indigenous communities: nearly 90 percent of their families discipline children by means of punishment, such as beatings, prohibiting them from going out, giving them food, or locking them in a room; in addition to the violence to which they are exposed in their communities, on their journeys, and in temporary destinations. […]
Extortion Call Center Dismantled in Guadalajara; 12 Arrested
On the night of January 14, authorities dismantled a call center allegedly used for extortion in the Magaña neighborhood of Guadalajara, resulting in the arrest of 12 individuals. Members of the Metropolitan Interinstitutional Force were patrolling the streets of Federico Medrano and José María Lafragua when they were verbally assaulted by people entering a building. […]
Trino launches his “Martian Chronicles…” from Ajijic to the outside universe
The cartoonist Trino has become almost a myth through his drawings, an icon for millennials who he made laugh from the Free Textbooks in the nineties, and a figure for recent generations through social networks where he remains current. He has just launched Las crónicas marcianas de Trino. Alienígenas e conectado, a collector’s volume to […]
Jalisco, third place with the most cargo vehicle thefts
Jalisco was ranked third in vehicle theft by the National Association of Vehicle Tracking and Protection Companies (Anerpv). According to the report from January to November 2024, the State of Mexico occupied the first position with 814 units; Puebla followed with 572 and Jalisco is in third place, where 395 units were stolen. The Jalisco […]
Jalisco’s IP expects a better year, despite Trump
Despite threats from the President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, to impose tariffs on Mexican products, representatives of the Private Initiative (IP) of Jalisco are confident that this year will be one of greater economic growth for the entity compared to 2024. In a MURAL survey, 8 out of 10 representatives of business organizations […]
Jalisco creates fund for “Magical Towns”
The Government of Jalisco announced the creation of a new state fund with the specific objective of financing the infrastructure and tourism promotion projects required by the “Magical Towns” of the state, after the federal public resources that existed for these same purposes ended up being eliminated by the Government of Mexico. This new fund […]