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Over 200 women artisans in Zapopan, Mexico hand-crocheted a stunning 220-meter canopy using 1,400 kilometers of thread to celebrate the 2026 World Cup. The "Woven Sky" combines traditional Mexican art with designs honoring all seven national teams playing in Guadalajara.
Fourteen-year-old twins Mía and Lía Cueva just became the first Mexican divers to defeat China in international competition, winning gold at the Zapopan Diving Cup. Their historic victory proves Mexico's rising diving program can compete with the world's best.
Puerto Vallarta's women's soccer team has fought its way to the Copa Jalisco semifinals, where they'll face top-ranked Zapopan in what promises to be an electrifying showdown. Meanwhile, a remote Indigenous community in Nayarit celebrates a life-changing upgrade: clean drinking water for 600 residents.
Latin America's longest-running film festival brings 192 films from around the world to Guadalajara this month. The 41st edition features Chile as guest of honor with 28 films exploring human resilience and creativity.
Mexico has named its first World Cup players, including 17-year-old Gilberto Mora who could become the youngest Mexican ever to play in the tournament. The team is building toward the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off June 11 in Mexico City.
Guadalajara is rolling out two unique celebrations this June that champion sustainability and homegrown culture. From a movement advocating for cyclist safety to an indie music festival showcasing local talent, the city is creating space for community and joy.
Mexico secured their spot in the World Cup knockout rounds with a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Korea, becoming the first team to advance in the expanded 48-team tournament. The win marks a powerful comeback for a team that crashed out in the group stage just four years ago.
Guadalajara just announced a major plan to bring clean water to hundreds of struggling neighborhoods while celebrating an economic surprise from hosting World Cup games. The multi-year project will replace decades-old pipes and treatment plants, ending water quality problems for thousands of families.
Building materials giant Holcim is pouring $20 million into water-saving technology across its Mexican plants, aiming to cut water use by a third while helping the drought-stressed nation rebuild sustainably. The company has already slashed freshwater extraction by 58% and created concrete that doesn't need watering.
A family ceramics workshop in Jalisco has transformed from making hotel supplies into an art studio serving 700+ international artists and world-renowned chefs. Three generations of the Suro family turned traditional Mexican clay craft into a global creative laboratory.