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Holiday Tourism Boost Lifts Economic Outlook for Guadalajara and Ajijic

Economic projections released in late December point to a strong holiday season for Guadalajara and the lakeside town of Ajijic, as tourism-driven activity across...

Municipal Investments and Infrastructure on the Move

Across Jalisco, state and municipal authorities are advancing a series of proposals and long-term initiatives aimed at improving transportation, mobility, and regional connectivity. Central...

UdeG Approves 2026 Budget with More Than 22 Million Pesos Allocated to CUChapala

The General University Council of the University of Guadalajara (UdeG) approved its 2026 income and expenditure budget, totaling 19,308,566,848 pesos, with more than 22...

Fire on Chapala Malecón Causes Significant Losses but No Injuries

A fire that broke out on the morning of December 15 along the Chapala malecón caused substantial economic losses to local merchants, with damages...

Jalisco Extends Deadline for Vehicle Inspection Appointments in 2025

The Jalisco state government has announced an extension for vehicle inspection appointments for cars that are behind schedule for 2025. This measure applies to...

Is ‘Gaming the System’ in Mexico Still a Good Economic Solution for US Citizens?

Mexico has always been a popular destination with foreign migrants. Indeed, Americans make up the largest immigrant group in the country. It’s easy to...

Canada Chooses Guadalajara: New Flights Tap a Shift Away from U.S. Travel

Guadalajara is expanding its air connections with Canada thanks to the introduction of new nonstop winter-season flights from Montreal and Calgary, reinforcing growing travel...

Musicians in Mexico Sound the Alarm on a Perceived Slide into Fascism

A group of Guadalajara-based musicians is raising concerns about what they describe as a slide toward fascism in the United States, using music and...

Why Mexico’s ‘Superpeso’ Is Holding Strong at the Top

The Mexican peso has recently strengthened significantly, closing at 18.03 pesos per U.S. dollar on December 11, 2025, marking its strongest level in more...

Obituary – Teresa Doreen Thrash

Teresa Doreen Thrash (nee  Grayston) passed away on December 8, just a couple of months short of her 99th birthday. Born in Preston, Lancashire, UK, in...

Christmas Shows Bring Music, Dance and Circus Magic to Jalisco’s Pueblos Mágicos

The Jalisco Ministry of Tourism is rolling out a festive program of holiday dance, music and circus performances across the state, bringing Christmas celebrations...

Volaris and Viva Aerobús to Merge Under New Low-Cost Airline Group

Mexico’s two largest low-cost airlines, Volaris and Viva Aerobús, have announced plans to merge into a single airline group, a move that would create...

The Libertad: The Rise and Fall of Lake Chapala’s Luxury Steamboat

Lake Chapala, Mexico’s largest fresh-water lake, hides a little-known tragedy beneath its calm waters. Few people today realize that a steamship once crossed the...

Ajijic Kicks Off Christmas Season With Tree Lighting and Traditional Posadas

Ajijic will begin its Christmas celebrations with the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree in the main plaza on December 22 at 7 p.m.,...

Jalisco Launches Navidad al Estilo Jalisco With Ballet, Concerts, and Free Holiday Events

The Government of Jalisco has launched its official Navidad al Estilo Jalisco (Christmas Jalisco Style) program, placing the Ballet of Jalisco, the Jalisco Philharmonic...

Jalisco Presents Draft State Climate Change Action Program for 2025–2030

During the Third Ordinary Session of the Inter-institutional Commission for Climate Change Action (CICC) held on Monday, December 15, the Government of Jalisco reported...

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