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Nitric Acid Leak on Guadalajara-Chapala Highway Triggers Road Closure and Atmospheric Alert

A nitric acid leak from a container being transported by a cargo vehicle triggered an emergency response on the Guadalajara-Chapala highway on Tuesday afternoon,...

INSIDER – GETTING AROUND AT LAKE CHAPALA: The Complete Guide for Expats in 2026

By Lisa Jorgensen, Publisher, Lake Chapala Reporter Getting around at Lake Chapala is one of the genuine pleasures of living here. The corridor is compact...

Residents Request Information on Controversial Punto Ajijic Development

A group of citizens led by activist Diego Medeles Córdova has submitted formal information requests to the Chapala City Council and SIMAPA seeking documentation...

Agave Boom Creating Environmental Pressure Near Lake Chapala

The rapid expansion of agave cultivation across Jalisco is generating environmental and agricultural pressures that are being felt in areas surrounding Lake Chapala, according...

Broadway Babes Concert to Help Ghanaian Student in Ajijic Finish School

Christy Caldwell and Kristine Leigh of Divas Divinas & Friends will perform a Broadway Babes dinner show on Friday, October 23, at 5 p.m....

Canadian Consulate to Brief Lakeside Residents October 6

The Canadian Consulate in Guadalajara will give a presentation on consular services for Canadian citizens at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, at the...

Peso Slides Past 18, Giving Lakeside Expats More Buying Power

The Mexican peso has had its roughest month in more than a year, and for people bringing in funds from the United States, that...

Chapala Plans Illuminated Canoes and Mega Altar for Day of the Dead

Lake Chapala will be the centerpiece of Chapala's Day of the Dead celebrations this year, with a program of decorated and illuminated boats, sunset...

Garden Planters Define No-Parking Zones in Central Ajijic

Ajijic residents have expressed surprise at the appearance of curbside garden planters at various intersections in the village center, with many raising concerns about...

Festival of Souls Brings Day of the Dead Celebrations to Chapala and 10 Other Jalisco Municipalities

Chapala will be one of 11 venues for the second edition of the Festival of Souls, a statewide Day of the Dead celebration running...

Mother Seeks Help Identifying Motorcyclist After Daughter Injured in Ajijic Accident

A young girl injured in a motorcycle accident in downtown Ajijic on September 12 requires surgery, and her mother is asking for financial help...

Chapala Explores Wind and Solar Energy to Cut SIMAPA’s Electricity Costs

The Chapala City Council is testing clean energy alternatives to reduce the electricity costs of municipal operations, with particular focus on SIMAPA, the municipal...

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