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Trailer Rollover Closes Chapala-Guadalajara Highway for Hours

A semi-trailer loaded with dairy products overturned on the morning of Wednesday, November 4, closing the Chapala-Guadalajara highway for several hours. The accident happened...

Ajijic’s World Cup Clock Stays, With a New Look Inspired by the Town

The World Cup clock on the Ajijic pier will remain in town and is being decorated with images drawn from Ajijic’s culture and landscape....

November Forecast to Be Warmer Than Usual in Jalisco, With Above-Average but Not Abundant Rain

November will bring above-average temperatures and rainfall to Jalisco, though not necessarily abundant or constant rain, according to specialists at the University of Guadalajara’s...

INSIDER – DOMESTIC HELP AT LAKE CHAPALA: Hiring, Paying, and Doing It Legally in 2026

By Lisa Jorgensen, Publisher, Lake Chapala Reporter Almost every established household at Lake Chapala has someone who helps: a housekeeper, a gardener, a pool person,...

VIDEO: Tap Water Turns Blue in Guadalajara Neighborhood Amid Ongoing Water Crisis

Residents of the El Retiro neighborhood in Guadalajara, particularly the Altosur subdivision, reported that their tap water turned turquoise blue after weeks of coming...

Guadalajara-Tepic Highway Went Cashless November 1

As of Sunday, November 1, the Guadalajara-Tepic toll road no longer accepts cash at its four toll booths: El Arenal, Plan de Barrancas A,...

Ajijic Vive 2026 Wraps Up Today With Catrina Parade, Music, and Sky Lanterns

Ajijic Vive 2026 reaches its final day today, Monday, November 2, with a revamped program that draws on the pre-Hispanic roots and traditions of...

Chapala Lights Up for Day of the Dead as Festival of Souls Reaches Its Final Day

The Festival of Souls wraps up today, Monday, November 2, on the Chapala boardwalk after a weekend that turned the lakeshore into a stage...

Jalisco Deploys 1,000 Police Officers for Halloween as Authorities Warn of Motorcycle ‘Terror Rides’

Jalisco authorities are launching a major Halloween security operation Saturday evening, deploying approximately 1,000 state police officers amid concerns about organized motorcycle gatherings known...

Chapala Hosts Four Day of the Dead Festivals

Chapala will host four cultural festivals through November 2, with musical, artistic, and traditional activities in public squares, boardwalks, and streets across the municipality...

Mexican and Jalisco Governments Confirm 25 Billion Pesos for Guadalajara Water Supply

The Jalisco state government and the federal government have confirmed nearly 25 billion pesos in investment to guarantee the supply and quality of water...

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...

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