The recession may be over, say politicians and some financial analysts, but thousands of families in the state of Jalisco are still reeling after a torrid 2009.

For the past 153 years, the Petatera, a portable plaza de toros (bullring) has been erected in Villa de Alvarez, Colima for the municipality’s annual Fiestas de San Felipe de Jesus.

Federal authorities say they will expropriate private property to ensure construction of a controversial  dam in the Los Altos region of northeastern Jalisco.

The Jalisco Civil Protection Unit has temporarily closed access to the Nevado de Colima after deeming the area dangerous in the wake of rain and snowfalls this week.

The Fourth Annual Baroque Music Festival, scheduled February 28 to March 6 in San Miguel de Allende, celebrates Mexico’s independence from Spain and its 100-year-old Revolution with an unprecedented presentation of 400 years of music (1521-1931) and culture.

The last time the Janet Perez used her HSBC bank card was January 15. She received the shock of her life when she realized that her money had disappeared.