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Contests Opportunities
The government of GDL regularly offers contests to recognize local artists and creativity.
Mexico Is One of the 5 Countries Consuming the Most Water
By 2030, water use is expected to increase by 40%, due to a combination of factors.
In Jalisco the % of middle class is higher than the national average
In MEXICO, the lower class (56.6% of population) receives an average monthly salary of $11,000 pesos and the middle class (42.2% of population) receives a monthly average income of $20,000 pesos. BUT in the state of JALISCO, the lower class (45.2% of population) receives an average monthly salary of $12,500 pesos and the middle class (52.6% of population), on the other hand, receives a monthly average income of $22,300 pesos. The upper class, on the other hand, represents 1.2% of Jalisco.
The new US Consulate in Guadalajara* will be ready in the summer 2024 and serves 2,000 people a day
According to the new United States consul in Guadalajara, Amy Scanlon, *more than 300K people of American nationality live in the region* (composed of Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Colima and Nayarit), with Chapala, Ajijic and Puerto Vallarta being the towns that host the largest number.
👉 See a video of the new US Consulate: https://youtu.be/e_FGH0eG7sE?si=GMhmvoxqJjgcIpzn
👉 See a video of the new US Consulate: https://youtu.be/e_FGH0eG7sE?si=GMhmvoxqJjgcIpzn
ZMG Housing Prices Increasing 10.12%
During 2023, housing prices in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Zone (ZMG) registered an increase at an annual rate of 10.12%.
In that period, Jalisco registered a variation of 10.13% compared to the same quarter of the previous year, which places the entity in 17th place nationally in price growth.
In that period, Jalisco registered a variation of 10.13% compared to the same quarter of the previous year, which places the entity in 17th place nationally in price growth.
New Highway GDL to PV to be completed in July 2024
The travel time on the shorter route Guadalajara/Puerto Vallarta will decrease from 5 hours currently to only 2 hours and 45 minutes. Construction is expected to be completed in July 2024, after 10 years delay.
You Can Wear Christ’s Crown of Thorns in a GDL's Church
At the Parroquia de San Juan Bautista, C. Mexicaltzingo 1059, Guadalajara, the parish priest takes the crown of thorns off the crucifix—considered miraculous—and places it on the parishioners’ heads.
This ritual is performed every Friday. It takes place after mass is celebrated at St. John the Baptist parish, where the Señor de la Penitencia (Lord of Penance) crucifix is on display.
This ritual is performed every Friday. It takes place after mass is celebrated at St. John the Baptist parish, where the Señor de la Penitencia (Lord of Penance) crucifix is on display.
Mexico is the Fourth Country With The Largest Audience In Cinema Theaters
Cinema is a passion for many Mexicans , which makes it the fourth country with the most viewers in the world, only surpassed by India , China and the United States , powers of the seventh art.
Minervas 2024 Awards 9 Winners
Nine statuettes were awarded in the categories of electronic music, alternative rock, hip hop, pop rock, jazz, street sounds, production, music video and soloist.
2024 could be hotter than 2023
According to NOAA, there is a 33% chance that 2024 will exceed this historical maximum and a 99% chance that it will be among the five warmest years on record.
AKRON Stadium Needs to Change Its Name before 2026
FIFA announced the calendar of matches and venues for the 2026 World Cup, which will be shared by Mexico, the United States and Canada. It was revealed that 13 of the matches will be played in our country, 4 of which will be in none other than Chivas' home, the AKRON Stadium.
However, beyond the renovations that will have to be done, FIFA advertising rules state that trademarked names are not allowed in stadiums, so the AKRON and BBVA brands will have to change.
However, beyond the renovations that will have to be done, FIFA advertising rules state that trademarked names are not allowed in stadiums, so the AKRON and BBVA brands will have to change.
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