Author: Paco Ojeda

It’s Nuevo Nayarit, not Nuevo Vallarta, says Nayarit governor. Earthquake drill day is tomorrow. A precious palm tree is removed from Medina Ascencio. A new three-day weekend is coming. PLUS: Guadalajara’s Colonia Americana, a Barrio Mágico?

Westin and Marriott beaches are certified. Five thousand attended yesterday’s parade. We found a reliable information source for the Iguanas. Who was Pedro Páramo and why you should care? PLUS: A Spanish night out and a horn blowing opportunity.

We have a brief report on last night’s Independence Day celebrations. For beter highways, municipalities continue to fend for themselves. You don’t need to leave Puerto Vallarta to enjoy an awesome nightlife. PLUS: A Mexican dinner, a drag brunch, and a hot air balloon festival for your consideration.

Tropical Storm Ileana heads north of Jalisco. Last-minute updates about Puerto Vallarta’s Mexican Independence Day celebrations. A new flight from Toronto to Guadalajara is announced. PLUS: How about a San Sebastián del Oeste photo show & tell?

Mayor-Elect Munguía reports delays in the transition of power process with the outgoing administration. Sadly, Sinaloa suspends all Independence Day Celebrations. Discover Jalisco’s archaeological sites. PLUS: A giant baby Jesus that looks like Phil Collins and other incredible things happening in Mexico.

Residents are wondering where did the Malecón improvement budget go. The highway will be inaugurated this month, but of course, it won’t be ready just yet. What changes with Mexico’s judicial reform? PLUS: A quick report on The Spotlight.