Sofia Medeles - Lakeside News Chapala

Author: Sofia Medeles

Born in Ajijic, she moved to Guadalajara and enrolled in the Fashion Design program at UdeG. Four years later, she returned to her hometown and worked for Semanario Laguna as a reporter and photographer. Her investigative stories on the invasion of Federal property have been front page news.

March 19, 2025 0

Ajijic loses three important men in span of two months
A Sayaco, a musician and a driver

“There are always a lot of people leaving” is a common saying in Ajijic when…More

March 19, 2025 0

Helping Hands plans kermes in Ajijic for 31 medical patients

The charity group Manos Solidarias (Helping Hands) of Ajijic will hold a kermés (fundraising event)…More

March 17, 2025 0

Students return to in-person classes in scattered locations
Saul Rodiles Piña school deemed unsafe

After several weeks of remote learning, Saul Rodiles Piña elementary school students have resumed in-person…More

March 15, 2025 0

Michicihualli Festival lights up Ajijic’s streets honoring the Lake’s goddess
Three-day event unites community through tradition

The fourth Michicihualli Festival took place from March 6 to 8, filling the streets of…More

March 12, 2025 0

Niko, the Bird of Victory, is back in the swing
Ajijic Malecón is is new home

The emblematic 20-year-old sculpture known as Niko, the Bird of Victory, swings and sways in…More

March 12, 2025 0

Ajijic’s Cenaduría MemoMarks 56 Years of Service
Music, food, honors celebrate icon

The iconic Cenaduría Memo on Hidalgo Street celebrated its 56th anniversary on March 3 with…More

March 12, 2025 0

Ten area boxers to travel to Mexico-Colombia boxing meet
Calf raffle to help with transportation expenses

Ten boxers from three different clubs in Ajijic, Chapala, and Ixtlahuacán will participate in the…More

March 11, 2025 0

Youth photographers showcase their talent in Ajijic plaza
"Tales in Six Images," LCS youth art project

The main square of Ajijic, in front of the Ajijic Cultural Center, was filled with art…More

The 6 Esquinas (Six Corners) tree is not to be cut down but rehabilitated, according to Chapala President Aguirre Curiel. The president announced the reprieve after the publication of the first video reporting the damage to the tree, stating that it had been approved to be cut down due to the Ecology, Parks and Gardens and Civil Protection report, but he rescinded the order. Aguirre Curiel told Semanario Laguna, “This tree is emblematic, not only for the Six Corners but also for the municipality. It is one of the trees we must take care of, saved and defended. Unfortunately, it is in trouble, but we have already begun to take measures.” A report has already been made in the municipality in collaboration with employees of the Ecology, Parks and Gardens and Civil Protection departments. Aguirre Curiel said that he asked for the support of experts from the University of Guadalajara so that they could lend their support in rescuing this Indian Laurel. Although the experts they are looking to bring in have yet to submit a report or study, the tree has already been pruned, and a chain has been placed on it, according to the Ecology Department through Social Communication, as a preventive measure, something that the president also reported. Aguirre Curiel said, “A chain is wrapped around it so that it does not continue to open, and responsible pruning has already been done so that the air does not continue to pull it because it has a hole in the center. We have already asked for help from the UDG to check the tree and see how we can take care of it, but at first, they told us that the pruning and the clasp were important.” A rumor spread that the tree would be felled due to the video posted on the Facebook page Gobierno de Chapala, . However, so far, only pruning has been done, which, according to theDepartment of SocialComunicación, both pruning and chain are the only measures that will be taken until the tree is examined by experts and they have submitted their evaluation. “What are we going to do? We are going to save it, that is important,” Aguirre said. Local residents say the 80 to 90-year-old tree remains standing despite damage and rumors of demolition. The tree has suffered from root fungus and damage from improper pruning. Translated and edited by Bruce Bernhart

March 11, 2025 0

Beloved tree at Seis Equinas gets a reprieve
Aguirre says it will not be cut down

The 6 Esquinas (Six Corners) tree is not to be cut down but rehabilitated, according…More

March 10, 2025 0

Pop culture and tradition reign at Ajijic Carnival 2025
Themed floats and Sayacas on full display

The 2025 Carnaval Parade wound through Ajijic dispensing lots of flour and laughter. People gathered…More