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Author: Semanario Laguna

The news staff of Semanario Laguna consists of nine reporters, three editors, three photographers and three columnists. Various members of the staff cooperated on the writing and editing and illustrating of this story. All staff are members of The National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

June 26, 2025 0

Jocotepec crowns new queen in LGBTQ+ pageant
Miss Gay contest debuts in plaza

Dania García, representing San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, took home the crown at Miss Gay Jocotepec 2025.…More

June 26, 2025 0

PHOTONOTE
New patrol cars showcased in Jocotepec Plaza

Two new Ford patrol vehicles for the Public Security Directorate were displayed in Jocotepec’s main…More

June 26, 2025 0

State: New aqueduct won’t alter lake water extraction
Public demands dialog for aqueduct project transparency

In a meeting held at the Casa Jalisco government building in Guadalajara with civil society…More

June 26, 2025 0

Jalisco launches “Magic Route” program to help small businesses
Training and support for 12 famous towns

Jalisco launched the “Magic Route” program, designed to strengthen and professionalize micro- and small businesses…More

Jalisco has the dubious distinction of being the state with the most dengue cases in Mexico so far in 2025, with 787 confirmed infections as of June 12. In response, Jalisco Health Secretary Héctor Raúl Pérez Gómez announced at a June 17 press conference that “there was an increase of approximately 30% over 2024 in the resources allocated to dengue prevention.” The highest concentration of cases has been in Autlán, Puerto Vallarta, Ameca and Zapopan, where climatic conditions favor the proliferation of the mosquito that transmits the disease. In response to the increase in infections, the Jalisco Ministry of Health has intensified the 2025 State Strategy Against Dengue, focused on integrated vector management (i.e., reducing mosquitoes breeding and accessing humans), epidemiological surveillance, and home brigades to eliminate opportunities for mosquitoes to reproduce. Some 310 million pesos (around 15 million USD) have been allocated to strengthen prevention efforts, including fumigations in high-risk areas and infection awareness campaigns in schools and public spaces. Despite the increase in confirmed cases, authorities emphasize that no deaths have been reported in the state during 2025. However, they urge the population to continue preventive measures such as eliminating containers with standing water where mosquitoes may breed, applying insect repellent, and placing screens on doors and windows. The Health Secretary also announced actions to address this surge in cases in the state, specifically “an increase in vehicles and an upgrade of the fleet that transports the equipment for fumigation, for fogging, especially in public spaces, and to transport our brigades throughout the state, to the 125 municipalities, for those tasks that are also carried out in homes.” He also recommended increases in the amount and quality of insecticides as well as cooperation among the state’s municipalities. In this regard, Pérez Gómez detailed on social media, “One of the most important actions is the deployment of brigades that are already touring different neighborhoods in the state to eliminate breeding sites for the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits dengue fever.” These brigades are made up of trained and properly identified personnel who perform tasks such as yard and rooftop inspections, applying larvicide to water tanks; providing public guidance on prevention measures; and detecting and eliminating potential breeding sites. Translated and edited by Bruce Bernhart

June 26, 2025 0

Jalisco leads Mexico with 787 confirmed dengue fever cases
Authorities intensify mosquito prevention efforts

Jalisco has the dubious distinction of being the state with the most dengue cases in…More

June 25, 2025 0

Jalisco proposes citizen-led body to replace Transparency Institute
Governor Lemus aims to strengthen government accountability

Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro presented to the State Congressan initiative proposing the creation of…More

URIT and Colombian university team up on prisoner education

June 25, 2025 0

Author: Semanario Laguna

Jocotepec crowns new queen in LGBTQ+ pageant
Miss Gay contest debuts in plaza

PHOTONOTE
New patrol cars showcased in Jocotepec Plaza

State: New aqueduct won’t alter lake water extraction
Public demands dialog for aqueduct project transparency

Jalisco launches “Magic Route” program to help small businesses
Training and support for 12 famous towns

Jalisco leads Mexico with 787 confirmed dengue fever cases
Authorities intensify mosquito prevention efforts

Jalisco proposes citizen-led body to replace Transparency Institute
Governor Lemus aims to strengthen government accountability

URIT and Colombian university team up on prisoner education
Colombian professor Yudely Ordoñez Muñoz shares experience

Jalisco government pushes aqueduct project to Lake Chapala collectives
Claims no additional water from the lake

Second water well opened in San Nicolás de Ibarra
Beefs up Chapala’s municipal water supply

Rain can’t dampen spirits at San Antonio Tlayacapan festival
Over 3,400 attend patron saint activities