Latest Guadalajara News

Passenger who tried to force Mexican plane to fly to US said he was under threat by criminals

Dec. 09, 2024 16:20 PM EST

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A passenger on a domestic flight in Mexico who tried to divert an aircraft to the United States by force said that he was under threat by criminals who had kidnapped one of his relatives, authorities said. Mexico's Public Safety Department said late Sunday the...

More than 1,000 mariachis belt out classics like 'Cielito Lindo' in a Mexico City plaza

Nov. 11, 2024 00:04 AM EST

MEXICO CITY (AP) — More than 1,000 mariachis gathered in Mexico City’s main plaza Sunday, strumming guitars and singing classics like “Cielito Lindo” to end a mariachi congress celebrating the musical form. The number of musicians apparently topped the previous record of 700...

A car rams into a crowd outside a cathedral in Mexico and injures 16

Oct. 27, 2024 11:01 AM EDT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A car rammed into a crowd outside a cathedral in Mexico and injured at least 16 people Saturday night, local authorities said. Guadalajara's government in a statement on X said a person allegedly stole a pickup truck near a local market and drove into the plaza...

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 22, 2024 05:06 AM EDT

GUADALAJARA JALISCO, Mexico (AP) — GUADALAJARA JALISCO, Mexico (AP) — Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV (PAC) on Monday reported profit of $104.9 million in its third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico-based company said it had net income of...

Mexico is struggling to stamp out a homophobic soccer chant ahead of the World Cup

Oct. 16, 2024 05:16 AM EDT

GUADALAJARA, México (AP) — Guadalajara is the capital of a Mexican state that is home to tequila and Mariachi music. It is also considered the birthplace of a less flattering tradition — a homophobic soccer chant that has cost Mexico hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines over the past two...

Zack Steffen returns to US national team in Mauricio Pochettino's first roster

Oct. 02, 2024 16:03 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino’s first player move as U.S. coach was to bring back goalkeeper Zack Steffen, who started nearly half the 2022 World Cup qualifiers but was exiled by Gregg Berhalter. “He deserved the opportunity to be with us,” Pochettino said Wednesday...