Jocotepec streets closed for patron saint festivities
Celebrations prompt vehicle traffic changes
Roads in the center of Jocotepec are closed to vehicles to make way for carnival…More
Author: Armando Esquivel
Armando Esquivel
Born in Tepic, Nayarit, he is a graduate in Communication Sciences, former host of the program Univer TV on Televisa Guadalajara. He was deputy coordinator of national information and a reporter at Meganoticias. He has been with Semanario Laguna for four years and currently covers Jocotepec andis Chief of Information.
Jocotepec streets closed for patron saint festivities
Jocotepec festivities to feature alternative music
Three local bands, but no women invited
Alternative music will have a place at the Jocotepec patron saint festivities on Wednesday, Jan.…More
Jocotepec honors patron saint with “Entrance of the Candles”
Commemorates almost two centuries of protection and healing
In 1833, a cholera epidemic claimed the lives of many inhabitants in Jocotepec, but after…More
New road through Potrerillos soccer field sparks community backlash
Opinions divided over street installed in sports area
A new street in Potrerillos, designed for the benefit of communal landowners, caused discontent when…More
Jocotepec preps for three-week festival for the Lord of the Mountain
Celebrations will take place from January 4 to 18
Jocotepec is preparing for three weeks of festivities in honor of its patron saint, the…More
Over 22.8 million pesos approved for CUChapala
Upgrades and remodeling planned
The University Center of Chapala (CUChapala) will receive more than 22.8 million pesos (about 1.3…More
Measles reaches Lakeside as Jalisco cases top four hundred
Ocotlán under health alert after first case reported
On Dec. 12, the first case of measles in Ocotlán was reported, triggering a health…More
Study: Unpaid domestic work a barrier to women in politics
Joco report marks "16 Days of Activism"
The Jocotepec government released a study, “The Weight of the Citizen: Political Inequality by Gender,”…More
Workshop explores navigation and local boats on Lake Chapala
Attendees learn local winds and currents
The Jocotepec Department of Art, Culture, Tradition, and Historical Heritage, held the workshop “Navigation, Knowledge,…More
Joco’s Walmart-owned megamarket to open in days
Finishing touches on the new Bodega Aurrera
Workers are putting the finishing touches on the new Bodega Aurrera in Jocotepec, which includes…More