Thousands evacuated after Colima Volcano lets off steam
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- Published on Monday, 07 January 2013 13:58
- Written by Duncan Tucker
Agave concerns
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- Published on Friday, 04 January 2013 12:41
- Written by GR Staff
Tequila prices could soon be on the rise, with 60 percent of the 14,500 registered agave cultivators having ceased production.
Volchol goes ‘home’ to Germany
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- Published on Friday, 14 December 2012 11:36
- Written by GR Staff
Europeans are getting a chance to see the unique Volkswagen Sedan decorated with thousands of tiny beads by Huichol Indians from Jalisco.
Tuberculosis up
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- Published on Friday, 04 January 2013 12:41
- Written by GR Staff
The Jalisco Health Department (SSJ) recorded 1,193 cases of tuberculosis up until December 22 last year, a 17 percent rise on 2011.
Canada likely source of Jalisco bird flu, expert says
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- Published on Friday, 14 December 2012 11:24
- Written by GR Staff
This year’s avian flu outbreak in the Los Altos region of Jalisco was almost certainly not provoked deliberately, but was probably caused by infected migrating birds from Canada, the vice president of the International Egg Commission said this week.
Suicides up
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- Published on Friday, 04 January 2013 12:40
- Written by GR Staff
More than 450 people took their own lives in Jalisco in 2012, 17 percent more than in 2011. Research from the University of Guadalajara (UdeG) indicated that 56 percent of cases were linked to alcohol and drug abuse, which can exacerbate feelings of depression.
Jalisco mayors back Unicef children’s rights initiative
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- Published on Friday, 07 December 2012 12:03
- Written by GR Staff
Jalisco has become the first state in Mexico to have almost every municipality sign up to a new initiative sponsored by the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) to advance the rights of children and adolescents.
More blood banks
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- Published on Friday, 04 January 2013 12:39
- Written by GR Staff
New chef takes over at Sayula’s famed boutique hotel
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- Published on Friday, 30 November 2012 12:06
- Written by GR Staff
A exciting new executive chef is serving up culinary delights at the Gran Casa Sayula Hotel Galería & Spa in the town of Sayula.
Governor signs state budget
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- Published on Friday, 04 January 2013 12:38
- Written by Duncan Tucker
Governor Emilio Gonzalez resisted the temptation to veto the State Congress’ budget that had prompted a default on 1.4 billion pesos of debt incurred from hosting the 2011 Pan American Games.
Bank robberies drop by half
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- Published on Friday, 30 November 2012 11:43
- Written by Duncan Tucker
There were 47 bank robberies in Jalisco during the first ten months of the year, down about half on the same period in 2011.
Wintry weather disrupts flights, festivities but reduces smog
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- Published on Friday, 04 January 2013 12:04
- Written by Duncan Tucker
A steady downpour dampened New Year’s celebrations in Guadalajara, with 2013 beginning just as 2012 had ended – in cold and wet conditions.
Center opens for Jalisco expats in northern California
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- Published on Friday, 30 November 2012 11:38
- Written by GR Staff
This state’s presence in the United States will kick up a notch on December 7 with the opening of the third Casa Jalisco north of the border.
January rains may augur more wet weather ahead
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- Published on Friday, 04 January 2013 11:44
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
According to Mexican folk wisdom, this week’s rash of soggy weather hold clues for predicting climatic conditions that will prevail over the coming months of 2013.
Tribunal urges government to cancel Zapotillo Dam
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- Published on Friday, 23 November 2012 12:35
- Written by Duncan Tucker
Citing various human rights violations, the Permanent People’s Tribunal (PPT) has criticized the Mexican and Jalisco governments over the construction of the Yesca and Zapotillo dams.
Unseasonal violence leaves 38 dead in Jalisco and Michoacan
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- Published on Friday, 28 December 2012 11:44
- Written by Duncan Tucker
Christmas cheer was in short supply this year as a wave of violence swept the borders of Jalisco and Michoacan from Sunday through Tuesday.
Vulnerable citizens get clothing handout before cold sets in
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- Published on Friday, 23 November 2012 12:20
- Written by GR Staff
The Jalisco DIF has purchased thousands of sweatshirts, shirts and scarves for families vulnerable to the cold of winter.
Jalisco hit with 7-step credit rating cut
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- Published on Friday, 28 December 2012 11:18
- Written by GR Staff
Fitch has dramatically downgraded its credit rating for the state of Jalisco following the state government’s default on a 1.4-billion-peso loan contracted to help pay for the 2011 Pan American Games.
US declares Guadalajara, Vallarta safe
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- Published on Friday, 23 November 2012 11:25
- Written by Duncan Tucker
The U.S. State Department updated its advice for travel in Mexico this week, declaring “no recommendation against travel to Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta.”
Gunmen slay 20 along Jalisco/Michoacan border
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- Published on Monday, 24 December 2012 11:16
- Written by Duncan Tucker
Twenty people were killed in clashes between police and armed criminals along the border between Jalisco and Michoacan on Sunday.
Local sports stars earning millions in state sponsorship
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- Published on Friday, 23 November 2012 11:24
- Written by Duncan Tucker
With the aim of promoting tourism in Jalisco, the state government has paid out over 401 million pesos (30 million dollars) in sponsorship deals since 2009.