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Héctor Ruiz Mejía (Jocotepec).- With a sweeping victory, the Tuxcueca soccer team defeated the Jocotepec team by a final score of three to one. The match was played last Sunday, April 16, on day two of the Jalisco Cup 2022.

Translated by Sydney Metrick

Uno de los vehículos asegurados por la Policía del Estado en el municipio de Tuxcueca. Foto: Cortesía.

Redacción.- Un hombre sin vida y al menos cinco vehículos con impacto de bala fueron asegurados por elementos de la policía del Estado de Jalisco luego de un enfrentamiento acontecido durante la madrugada del 23 de abril, en el municipio de Tuxcueca.

El enfrentamiento que ocurrió alrededor de las 02:20 en la calle Azucena al cruce con Madero, dejó a una persona sin vida, la cual fue encontrada atada de manos y con varios impactos de bala, en el interior de una finca que tenía la cortina metálica de la cochera abierta.

En el interior de la finca, cuya fachada contaba con impactos de bala fue asegurada una camioneta Kia Sportage, color gris con placas de Jalisco, mientras en el exterior del domicilio había varios casquillos percutidos de diferentes armas y calibres.

Una motocicleta de bajo cilindraje, una camioneta RAV 4, sin placas y con reporte de robo del 2019; una camioneta Vitara, color gris, con placas de Oaxaca y una camioneta Chevy Van, color blanco con matrícula del Estado de México, también fueron asegurados, todos con impactos de bala. 

Resultado de la investigación epidemiológica, se han detectado nueve contactos en familiares y 45 contactos de las unidades médicas donde se dio atención al paciente.

Redacción.- Debido a la mordedura de un murciélago, un hombre de 41 años, residente del municipio de El Salto, Jalisco, falleció el pasado 18 de abril por rabia; tras varios años sin registrarse casos en humanos.

El 14 de abril de 2022, el Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social  (IMSS) notificó un caso de rabia en humano en el estado. Un paciente que el pasado mes de enero sufrió la mordida por murciélago en la mano derecha; la agresión ocurrió en el municipio de Chapala.

Las autoridades de Salud del estado de Jalisco procedieron de inmediato a realizar las acciones de vigilancia e identificación de contactos de riesgo; así como al tratamiento preventivo a los contactos del paciente. En las acciones participó el  Centro Nacional de Programas Preventivos y Control de Enfermedades (CENAPRECE) en la investigación de trazabilidad que fue presentada este viernes.

Fue hasta el 9 de abril de 2022 que el paciente acudió a revisión médica a la clínica 180 del IMSS, tras automedicarse con analgésicos por dolor en el brazo de la mordedura. El 13 de abril es llevado a urgencias del Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente del IMSS, donde fue aislado y se inició esquema de vacunación antirrábica.

Sin mejoría, el día 18 de abril a las 06:55 hrs. el paciente falleció. La muestra se procesó en el Laboratorio Estatal de Salud Pública de Jalisco (LESP) emitiendo un resultado positivo a rabia, esta muestra también se envió al INDRE para la identificación de la variante del virus rábico.

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Resultado de la investigación epidemiológica, se han detectado nueve contactos en familiares y 45 contactos de las unidades médicas donde se dio atención al paciente a quienes se les proporcionó esquema de vacunación antirrábica por considerarse contactos de riesgo.

On April 12, a machine entered the Los Tepetates property. Photo: Gloria Reza (Facebook). 

The Ibon family, owners of a property in Ajijic, reported on April 12 that ex-officials of Chapala tried to use false documents in an attempt to seize their land.

The property owners named the alleged invaders as 

1. the lawyer Omar Pérez Contreras, who previously served as head of a secretary of the Public Registry of Property.  Pérez Contreras also was  named in the case of federal invasion in San Antonio Tlayacapan, by the former candidate for local congressman Jesús Arambul Solorio; 
2. Tonatiuh Cañedo, ex-director of Regulations, Inspection and Surveillance of Chapala, and 
3. Sergio Antonio Macías Aldana, a notary based in Tuxcueca. Macías Aldana was suspended in January 2020 for 18 months; although the reason is not known, it is speculated that it was due to bad practices. 

Sofía Medeles.- The Ibon family claims possession of the property called «Los Tepetates” because they have had the deeds since 1950 which they have kept by inheritance. This property is in La Floresta, next to the Riviera Alta subdivision. 

Members of the family found out about this invasion thanks to their neighbors, with whom they have a long-standing friendship, who informed them that heavy machinery had entered their property on Tuesday, April 12. Family members visited the property, where they were threatened by Omar Pérez, Tonatiuh Cañedo and Macías Aldana. 

Municipal police were called and verified the deeds, confirming that the supposed owners were incorrect and supporting the Ajijic family. 

One of the co-owners stated, «There were several inconsistencies in the deeds they presented. They were looking for the land ‘Los Ahuilotes’, when ours is called «Los Tepetates.»  Another inconsistency is the year of acquisition. Their deeds are from 2009 while ours have been in the family for more than two generations. We do not know either the claimants nor the people who they claim sold them the land.» 

In addition, the family stated that they found out that the accused had been looking for information about the property and the owning family, offering money and land in exchange for information. 

After a heated discussion and the intervention of the police, the alleged invaders gave in and removed their machine, stating that they would look for the land they owned. 

«We do not believe it was a mistake, but an attempt at dispossession because of the way they handled themselves and the previous conduct of those involved. There have been similar incidents in Ajijic and San Antonio,» stated one of the complainants. 

Finally, members of the Ibon family warned landowners near their property and landowners in general, to be on the alert because similar incidents have been reported. They acknowledged the support they received from Ajijic residents and friends who alerted them and provided them with the necessary information for their investigations. They also asked the authorities to be aware of these practices and methods of invasion, and dispossession of land.

Translated by Elisabeth Shields

Luis Guzmán Zamora was elected President Counselor, while Kany García Villalobos as Secretary; the protest was taken by businesswoman Gema García Arce. Photo: Courtesy.

Alma Serrano.- The first Local Council for Culture, Arts and Education of San Juan Cosalá was officially formed, convened by the El Hospitalito Cultural Center. 

After two sessions held on March 23 and 31, the body was formally integrated on April 7, naming the members of the board of directors and its commissions.

Luis Guzmán Zamora, director of the Hijo de México Ballet, was appointed as Chairman of the Board, cultural manager Kany García Villalobos as Secretary and Isidro «El Chivo» Xilonzochitl as Treasurer. 

Teachers, artists, citizens and cultural collectives make up the first Local Council of San Juan Cosalá. Photo: Courtesy.

Artists, artisans, graphic artists, researchers, organized art groups, cultural collectives, promoters and citizens in general of the delegation, will make up this body whose objective will be to promote the cultural development of the population, as well as to support the talents of the various artistic disciplines. 

In this regard, «El Chivo» considered it important to raise awareness among the population in the cultural field in the absence of a government project. 

«We have to encourage people to learn about culture, and then we have to launch a cultural project, we have to create cultural awareness,» he said.  

Among the attendees, different teachers and artists from the fields of painting, music, dance, theater, sculpture, education, history and tradition, graphic arts and architecture were appointed. 

Translated by Sandy Britton

The third general official of the Human Rights Commission (CEDHJ), Aldo Iván Reynoso Cervantes, informed that the Jocotepec City Hall has not responded to the communications that have been addressed to it.  

Héctor Ruiz Mejía.– The Jocotepec City Hall has not yet clarified whether it has followed up on the proposals issued by the Jalisco State Human Rights Commission (CEDHJ), following the armed aggression that occurred on March 10. 

More than a month after the attack that left two municipal police officers dead and two members of the Civil Protection and Fire Department injured, Aldo Iván Reynoso Cervantes, third inspector general of the CEDHJ, assured those various proposals were issued, to which there has been no response from the municipality. 

Attached to the investigation folder issued by the same defense body with folio number 115/2022, proposals were made to support the indirect victims, who suffered harm by losing their loved ones.

This means, support in funeral expenses, settlement, compensation owed to them, as well as attention through health institutions, to provide psychological help and to conduct the mourning process.

Also, in the case of widows left behind in a precarious economic situation, to include them in social programs of the City Hall focused on people with basic needs or, failing that, if these are lacking, to try to channel them to the state DIF (social assistance program) to help those affected. The Jocotepec Council has voted to provide the widows of the slain officers with full pensions.

In the case of the direct victims, who suffered serious injuries in the course of their work, to provide full medical assistance as well as legal advice.

Although the exact deadline was not specified, Reynoso Cervantes said that the municipal government has so far ignored communications to clarify whether the proposals have been carried out and that they are days away from issuing the second warning. 

«In the next few days, the term will expire, then we will see if we take it to a complaint or if the requirements were met to finish this investigation file,» said the third representative of the CEDHJ, who added that, in case of being ignored for the second time, it will be issued as a recommendation.

Translated by Nita Rudy

The president of Chapala, Alejandro de Jesús Aguirre Curiel, and the secretary of tourism of Jalisco, Claudia Vanessa Pérez Lamas 

The president of Chapala, Alejandro de Jesús Aguirre Curiel, announced improvements for the Magic Town of Ajijic and the municipal capital to better accommodate tourists. The initiative is part of the project “Model of Magic Towns of Jalisco.” 

Aguirre Curiel shared details of the improvements to infrastructure and tourism on social media. «The four elements of the project will create better conditions to receive visitors and show off the beauty of our Magic Town, Ajijic. The four areas are: study and improvement of circulation, creation of the position of tourist agent; study and improvement of the towns’ image; and waste management,» he said.

The president emphasized that the objective is to improve the quality of life both for people who are residents of the magic Town and for visitors. He states that «for Ajijic and for Chapala this news means a lot, because it strengthens economic and tourism growth, without losing the traditions and culture that identify us».

During the press conference held at Casa Jalisco on April 11, the first investment of 20 million pesos (about US$1 million) was announced for the start-up of the magic Towns Model in the nine magic towns of the state; during the year, for a total investment of 359.7 million pesos (about US$18 million). 

Finally, Aguirre Curiel recognized the role of Governor Enrique Alfaro Ramírez in getting Ajijic designated a magic town, highlighting its traditions and excellent climate as some of its main attractions while acknowledging the influence of the residents of the expatriate community.

Translated by Elisabeth Shields

By: Patrick O’Heffernan

I am so looking forward to this weekend’s celebration  of the Passion of Christ.  Although my wife and I bought our house in Ajijic over 5 years ago, we actually did not move in until almost 3 years ago. The preceding years we visited, managed a ranch, and stayed in various homes around Lakeside.  We were never here during Semana Santa and Easter, so this will be my first. I experienced Christmas in Baja when I was in my 20’s, but I understand the two holidays and the attendant celebrations are nothing alike.  

I am going to find out, for sure. The route of the Passion of Christ goes right by my house.  My neighbors and I will be in a mirador that overlooks the pathway up to the Stations of the Cross in the tépalo, and the return procession will go down our street. Dale Hoyt Palfrey of the Guadalajara Reporter published an excellent photo essay of the Passion, from past years from the trial and flogging all the way up the mountain to the crucifixion;  going through her photos made me realize the scale of the event.

I am not a Catholic, although my mother insisted I go to the local Catholic grammar school (supposedly “better” than the public school), so I am familiar with the story. But the focus was always on Easter, with Good Friday and Palm Sunday distant seconds. We did the stations of the Cross on Good Friday in the church attached to the school, but that was it.  The idea of the entire story being reenacted with full costumes, supporting casts and a crucifixion is a mind-boggling reminder of the power of religion.

In  retrospect, it shouldn’t be. In Indonesia I watched the procession of the Hindu festival Thaipusam where thousands of devotees followed long lines of entranced men and women who pierced their cheeks with spears and put hooks through their skin attached to ropes dragging weights behind them  So, following an actor playing Christ carrying a cross up the trail through the hills is not surprising, but the scale of the event here in Lakeside is impressive.

I was always taught to respect people’s practice of their religion, as long as it did not harm anyone (apparently the people  in Thaipusam  felt no pain while in a trance and healed very quickly).  I understand that the Passion may involve hardship and maybe pain for some of the actors, but that is their passion and it is to be respected, as is the whole celebration and the devotion of the people in it and following it, Expats and Mexicans.

Which makes me think a little about Santa Semana and tourism.  I was out on the streets today in downtown Ajijic and they were very crowded. People were shopping, cruising the sidewalks with takeaway margaritas and beers, enjoying themselves, as they should be. 

But various government officials in Lakeside’s municipalities have predicted as many as 2 million visitors will arrive in Chapala and 180,000 in Jocotepec.  Seems high to me – that would be 25% of the population of Guadalajara arriving and spreading out through the towns of Chapala. In Jocotepec, that would be an increase in population greater than all of Lakeside. But that is what they said, so we reported it. And we will report on the actual numbers, if they are calculated.

While numbers like that may be good for business – assuming everyone can actually get here and find a place to park and a restaurant table – I worry that the sheer numbers of people on holiday may not encourage respect for the Passion. If you are here on a holiday weekend, you are having fun, and there is probably no way you are going to be one of the 2,000 people following the procession up to the crucifixion, so you might be tempted to ignore the solemn event taking place.  But, like I said, this will be my first Good Friday celebration in Ajijic and I may be pleasantly surprised by the respect of the crowds.  I hope so.

Trucks in the Bajío area, west of Ajijic. File 2021.

Editor. White-collar criminals have set their sights on Chapala to seize land in federal zones, using false deeds and corrupt notaries who use their positions  to issue forged documents with which they try to take over public spaces.  

The Government of Chapala, the Association of Notaries Public of the State of Jalisco and the State Government have called on the population to oppose bad practices of public notaries, after investigating that, in complicity with private individuals, they have falsified documents to take possession of land in federal zones.

The municipal authorities, in coordination with the state authorities, have undertaken a strategy to stop illegal acts by notaries and individuals who try to take possession of land in Chapala. The Dirección General de Delitos Patrimoniales y Financieros de la Fiscalía de Jalisco, has opened investigations into irregularities committed in the municipality. 

Part of a deed, which Jaime Natera López, President of the College of Notaries of Jalisco, qualified as false as it was signed by a notary who was suspended and out of his jurisdiction.

The Notary Association of Jalisco asked for regulations to insure that  those who want to acquire a property, do so based on the law, and  condemning people they labeled as «loafers», who want to take possession of land illegally. The Association vowed it would  not protect any person who tries to do illegal acts. 

«We are not going to overrule  anyone, but we must consider the Registrar who  participates in the appraisals and the public registry of property. I am totally convinced that some of these (fake) deeds can  give legal certainty,» said Jaime Natera Lopez, President of the College of Notaries of Jalisco in a media interview.     

For the last ten years the problem of invasions in the hills and beach areas of Lake Chapala has been growing at an accelerated rate, without any authority trying to put a stop to the invasions.  in many cases illegal the takeovers of property have been facilitated by corruption by private individuals and notaries public.    

Among  the public notaries that are endorsed as legitimate in Lakeside  are: Jorge Chávez, Sergio Macías, Juan Carlos López, Sergio Macías (father), Luis Enrique Ramos, Juan José Rodríguez, Adriana Villaseñor, as well as notaries public from La Barca, Ocotlán, Ayotlán, Tototlán and Atotonilco, on the condition that they are present. The  misuse of  notarial procedure is punishable with two to six years of imprisonment. 

Translated by Patrick O’Heffernan

Leonardo Saucedo better known as «El Chiri,» is a dancer by inheritance. From the age of seven his grandfather assigned him to the Lord of Huaje in Jocotepec to whom he offers his dances during the festivities. Photo: María Reynozo.

By: María del Refugio Reynozo Medina

Since he was a child, Leonardo Saucedo learned dance from his father Leobardo Saucedo Valentín, a dancer who performed the representation of the conquest in the town of Nextipac, municipality of Jocotepec.

Leonardo watched the rehearsals with rapt attention. He clearly remembers the characters; La Malinche, Hernán Cortés and Cuauhtémoc.

“-Get up, great monarch, Hernán Cortés is coming….” La Marina began in one of its dialogues in the colloquium that recreated the episode of The Conquest. It lasted more than three hours and up to 60 actors participated among dancers and musicians with guitar, stringed instruments, and drums.

At the age of seven Leonardo suffered a very strange illness. Small wounds appeared on a large part of his body that oozed. His grandfather entrusted him to the Lord of the Huaje, the Christ carved on a huge gourd tree found in the vicinity of San Pedro Tesistan and located in the chapel formerly known as the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception in the municipal capital of Jocotepec.

She promised him that if he healed him, she would give him her little grandson so that he could praise him through dance. So, they undertook the pilgrimage from Nextipac to the temple of the Lord of the gourd tree, walking, praying, dancing and the seven-year-old boy carrying despite his illness, a heavy wooden drum.

Don Leonardo «El Chiri» is now 86 years old, he remembers that moment and tears come to his eyes.

“I was even hot when I arrived,» he says.

After fifteen days, the boy was completely healed.

His father used to take to the Lord of gourd tree for the festivities of «the dawn» (rockets, cinnamon, bread and ringing of bells).

In addition to his love for dancing, he remembers that he used to help his father in the fields every day. During harvesting the fruits or burying the seeds in the middle of the furrows he would go over the dialogues. Though the official rehearsals were in the afternoon when the days in the fields were over.

As a dancer «El Chiri» went to Zacoalco de Torres, San Luis Soyatlán, Tizapán el Alto, Santa Rosa, Atequiza and Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos.

Now he says he is sad to see himself getting old, however, as long as he exists he will also live his fervor for the crucifix made from the gourd tree. Every time he goes to Jocotepec, the first thing he does is to visit the image and take a candle to it. Every year he is also present at the feast. “Although I may be crawling, I have to go.”

«El Chiri» they call him in town because one day in a soccer game, ten minutes from the end, he scored an Olympic goal that led his team to victory. “It was a fluke,» he was told.

«El Chiri» learned very well his side as an actor not only as a dancer. He recreated characters with different voices. ‘The Indians did some voices, he says, and the conquistadors did others.”

One day when they were walking up the hill on their way to Cajititlán for a presentation, the woman who was going to play La Malinche fell into a stream. By the time they reached their destination she no longer had a voice. «El Chiri» had no problem representing the female voice and completing the picture. He had a very good memory, although «we had no school,» he says.

In those days they had for school a leafy mango tree, a piece of smoked board and his teacher.

However, he came to learn not only his own dialogues but those of everyone else.

Now his memories are vague, and among them he’s lost some incomplete stanzas of what was the splendor of the colloquies of La Conquista.

“Silence and little morulla, if you want to see this dance.

Listen to me, so many women, which one is the most murmuring, 

is she braided or is she hairy.

Adorned with little rags shut those little lips.

Don’t disturb Juan Guarín epa maistro of the violin

Touch me the dwarfs to dance them here …”

Translated by Sydney Metrick