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Chapala Adds Seven-Meter Robotic Catrina to Day of the Dead Celebrations

Chapala’s Day of the Dead celebration will feature broader participation from schools and authorities this year, combining Mexican tradition, artistic creation, and technology. Representatives...

150 Illegal Wastewater Discharges Found in Chapala-Guadalajara Water System

The number of illegal wastewater discharges detected in the Chapala-Guadalajara Water Supply System has reached 150 after 47 new contamination points were identified in...

Mexico Visa Fees to Rise by Up to 153% Under New Law

Mexico’s Senate approved higher visa fees on October 27, with increases reaching 153% for certain categories taking effect January 1, 2027, as part of...

Chapala Highway Blocked by Water Shortage Protest; Airport Travelers Disrupted

Residents of the Las Juntas neighborhood and surrounding areas blocked three lanes of the Chapala Highway on Tuesday afternoon, causing heavy congestion toward the...

5 Places Where Locals Are Pushing Back Against Retirees Moving In

Editor's note: I saw this on Yahoo Travel, and thought you might be interested. Retirees have long been welcomed as steady spenders who bring savings,...

INSIDER – EATING AND DRINKING AT LAKE CHAPALA: The Complete Guide for Expats in 2026

By Lisa Jorgensen, Publisher, Lake Chapala Reporter Food is one of the genuine, unqualified pleasures of life at Lake Chapala. The produce is extraordinary —...

National Truckers’ Strike Blocks Roads to Chapala

More than 300 cargo trucks blocked key access routes in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area on Monday, October 26, as transport workers launched a national...

Fewer Couples in Chapala Are Marrying; Common-Law Unions on the Rise

The share of married residents in Chapala has declined noticeably in recent years, while common-law unions have become more prevalent, a trend that mirrors...

Federal Government to Contribute Up to 13 Billion Pesos to Resolve Jalisco Water Crisis

The Mexican federal government will contribute between 12 billion and 13 billion pesos — roughly 640 million to 700 million U.S. dollars — to...

Experts See Democratic Wave Building Ahead of US Midterms

With about a week to go until the US November midterm elections on November 3rd, a panel of six polling and politics experts consulted...

Chapala Prepares Week of Day of the Dead Festivals and Activities

The municipality of Chapala will host a full week of Day of the Dead cultural activities from October 26 to November 2, including mariachi...

Public Perception of Insecurity Falls to 13-Year Low in Mexico

The perception of insecurity in Mexico has dropped to its lowest level since national statistics agency INEGI began collecting the data in September 2013,...

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