Narcos burn buses following arrest of Jalisco Cartel kingpin
Residents of Zapopan’s affluent Patria Universidad neighborhood awoke early Thursday morning to the sound of military helicopters buzzing overhead and the sight of troops rumbling by in jeeps and armored vehicles.
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News
Racing bus drivers cause record fatalities
A new record has been set after five pedestrians died under the wheels of city buses during the first ten days of 2014. In most of the cases, the driv...
Bringing culture to Michoacan
Reducing the violence plaguing the state of Michoacan will take more than tough words from government officials. Many communities around the world hav...
If they would only cry “fore” first!
Neighbors of the Mayan Palace resort in Jarretaderas are complaining that they are under attack — by golf balls.
Financial indicators as of Thursday, January 30, 2014
Mexican Stock Market (BMV) opened at 40,689.90 a decrease of 1,372.92 points from Thursday, January 23, 2013.
Local sporting heroes stutter through 2013
For several years, this newspaper has been charting the steady rise to international stardom of three young Guadalajara-born sportsmen: boxer Saul “C...
Gang fingered in 2014’s first murder
Sigifredo Hernández Sanabria, age 36, goes down in the books as Chapala’s first 2014 homicide victim after being gunned down in his home by a gang of ...
Mexico’s urban bicycle groups ask President to make clean air a priority
Dozens of urban bicycle groups under the banner of the National Urban Cycle Network (BICERED) are pushing the federal government to reduce air polluti...
Traveling minors need notarized letters to leave
As of January 25, young persons aged 17 or under may not enter or leave Mexico on their own without a notarized letter/form signed by their parents or...
Obituary - February 1, 2014
Melchor Saucedo Mendoza, retired Episcopal/Anglican Bishop Emeritus of the diocese of Western Mexico, died peacefully after months of declining health...
Expat Living
Mexican-American author takes readers on magical mystery tour
An engaging new novel in English follows the ethical downfall and eventual redemption of a handsome, young, Mexican-American writer originally from an...
Ajijic’s Callejon del Arte showcases budget-friendly artisanal goods
Ajijic’s central plaza is an enticing spot to hang out, sip a freshly brewed cup of java and engage in casual people watching.
Puerto Vallarta Bulletin - January 17, 2014
The boats are running with the wind in Banderas Bay during January 2014. The 10th Annual Vallarta Cup Race Series organized by the Vallarta Yacht Club...
La Manzanillo Memo - January 24, 2014
As part of a whirlwind holiday tour The Tall Boys made a one-night stop in La Manzanilla.
City Living - January 31, 2014
Twenty-three members of the U.S. Consulate community in Guadalajara ventured into the Primavera Forest last Saturday to visit a small perennial spring...
Laguna Chapalac - January 31, 2014
The next meeting of the Lake Chapala Society History Club will be Friday, February 7 at 2 pm at the LCS.
North Banderas Beat - January 31, 2014
More than 60 people and 30 dogs picniced at the Bucerias Tercera Edad senior center on January 26. The event was organized by the Animal Spay and Neu...
Arts & Entertainment
Entertainment Guide - January 31, 2014
Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy with friends such as Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story) for a fun experience.
Ribera arts review - January 31, 2014
An exposition by three Jocotepec artists: Anabel Ibarra, Chenlla and Eduardo Xilozochitl opens Friday, January 31, 6 p.m. at the Chapala City Hall.
Three Sopranos and a soprano pianist, creators of a magical sound
¡Viva La Música’s! presentation of The Three Sopranos at the Auditorio de la Ribera on January 23 with their selection of Songs of Latin America, was ...
The Purge
A family living in a gated community fight to defend their home against vicious attackers during the one night each year when all crime is legal in th...
Columns
Secrets of a horse whisperer at Hacienda de Taos
If you like horses, you’ll love Hacienda de Taos, a 110-acre ranch located just 12 kilometers south of Lake Chapala along the way to Concepción de Bue...
Signs of the season
We’re told by the Red Cross that certain pests get more active during the rainy season. We’re talking chiefly about scorpions, spiders, flying insect...
Campesino girl’s career as a fearless eleven-year-old, beating up taunting male schoolmates while wrestling with mathematics
Sixteen-year-old Concha Rosales was riding fence again. She got that hard job because when her father was attending to other chores, her cousin, Lalo,...
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Trojans, unwanted junkware – the downside of free software
A lot of people like free software, I included, and so knowing how to legally and safely acquire it is a popular topic.
Mexican Lifestyles
How Mexico sees out the old
Like folks all around the globe, most Mexican people will bid farewell to 2013 with spirited social gatherings, sharing goodwill hugs and raising a gl...
The art of traditional French cuisine – a la económica
In Guadalajara, a city fairly well endowed with authentic French restaurants, what can the new Frenchman on the block offer patrons — both the legions...
US medical tourism firm eyes Guadalajara as prime location
A husband and wife entrepreneur team has partnered with a local doctor and is working on launching a medical tourism business focused on the area arou...
Tequila trail to expand to include Tala, Ameca
The International Development Bank (IDB) is prepared to inject new funds into the Tequila Trail (Ruta del Tequila) next year to permit further growth ...
Recommended Mexico reading: 15 of the best
This historical season is the time to learn about Mexico, so we queried a handful of knowledgeable informants about what they recommend, other than Al...
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