A summit for North Americ00004000a Aug 10, 2009
Now, as Obama returns to Mexico, the swine flu that spread from here across the world is increasingly back in the news -- and at the top of the agenda of at a lightning-quick, three-way summit Sunday and Monday in Guadalajara. Obama, Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will try to build on that earlier cooperation to handle an expected new wave of cases during North America's upcoming flu season. (Albany Times Union)
Click to read:Obama, Calderon Meet at Mexico Summit Aug 10, 2009
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Aug. 9, 2009 ... President Barack Obama, left, and Mexican President Felipe Calderon shake hands as they meet in Guadalajara, Mexico, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009 ... "There will be some pleasant dinners and handshakes in Guadalajara but Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has a major gripe with the U.S. 'Buy America' provision and Mexicos President Felipe Calderon has been playing hardball on the dispute regarding Mexican trucks crossing the U.S. border," said CBS News foreign... (CBS News)
Obama talks trade with Mexican counterpart Aug 10, 2009
GUADALAJARA, Mexico - President Obama pressed for a new tone in the United States relationship with Mexico but found no immediate progress yesterday on the divisions between him and President Felipe Calderon over the pace of US drug-fighting aid and a ban on Mexican trucks north of the border. Obama kicked off his second trip to Mexico as president with a friendly 45-minute meeting with Calderon that touched on the vast trade relationship between their two countries, their cooperation on swine... (Boston Globe)
Noah DavisMLS FREE KICKS Aug 6, 2009
With Columbus playing a winnable game against the Quakes at San Francisco's Candlestick Park on Saturday (the opening act for Bara vs. Chivas de Guadalajara), it's likely Chicago will need three points to keep pace with the Eastern Conference leaders. Additionally, the Los Angeles Galaxy fly across the country for a tilt with a New England side that's as healthy as it has been all season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Zelaya calls for int'l law targeting coups Aug 6, 2009
In his speech, Zelaya said the United States had been "lukewarm in acting," and urged Mexico's President Felipe Calderon to raise the topic this weekend with U.S. President Barack Obama who will attend the Security and Prosperity Partnership Summit in northern Mexican city Guadalajara. "The U.S. is also at risk if violence increases in the region," Zelaya added. (Xinhuanet, China)
The week ahead Aug 3, 2009
MEXICO'S president, Felipe Calder;n, will welcome Barack Obama and Stephen Harper, Canada s prime minister, to a two-day summit of North American leaders in the western city Guadalajara starting on Sunday August 9th. Discussions are likely to centre on measures to tackle greenhouse-gas emissions, the threat of swine flu and prospects for economic recovery. (The Economist)
New airlines in Bay Area - will others vanish? Jul 19, 2009
Volaris, a fast-growing low-cost Mexican airline, inaugurated daily flights from Guadalajara and Toluca to Oakland International Airport on Thursday, and is selling tickets for Oakland-Tijuana flights scheduled to begin late next month. Tuesday saw a ribbon-cutting for a piece of the new concourse at Mineta San Jose International Airport, and the curtain went up Monday on a five-times-a-week AeroMexico service between SFO and Hermosillo. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Seven tips to make your trip stress-free Jul 17, 2009
He recalled the first day of a trip to Guadalajara, Mexico, when a stranger distracted him while he was waiting at a bus stop while another took his belongings, including his passport. Always pack photocopies of your passport and another government-issued identification (i. (CNN -- Travel)
Robles looks to lower own record Jul 16, 2009
GUADALAJARA: Olympic hurdles champion Dayron Robles believes he can lower his world record time at next months world championships in Berlin. The 22-year-old Cuban said on Tuesday that he has recovered from a hamstring injury and expects to overcome his poor recent form at the Aug 15-23 world meet. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Robles looks to lower record at worlds next month Jul 15, 2009
GUADALAJARA, Spain (AP) -Olympic hurdles champion Dayron Robles believes he can lower his world record time at next month's world championships in Berlin ... Part of the return plan has seen Robles focus his training in Guadalajara, a town nearly an hour outside of the Spanish capital. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Clinton brothers put in time, miles in pursuit of sport Jul 9, 2009
Then it was on to Guadalajara, Mexico, where he played on the Regional 3 team in international competition. The team won three of four games, and Kellen Gulley, along with Ive Barnett Jr. of Madison, Marion Harriston of Jackson and Marcus Epps of Madison, represented Mississippi well. (The Clarion-Ledger)
CHARTS: Fees charged to most coach passengers Jun 22, 2009
Curbside fees are in addition to other bag fees; 4) Overweight and oversize bags are in additioon to standard bag fee 5) 62-70 inches; 6) No fee for three checked bags for flights within Alaska; no fee for two checked bags for Guadalajara or Mexico City flights; 7) 71-99 pounds; 8) 62-79 inches; 9) Standard bag fee is waived, and only weight fee is charged on Europe and Asia fights. In-flight services. (USA Today -- Money)
Protesters Stage Somber Rally In Iran Jun 19, 2009
I have family in and around Guadalajara, and nobody's talkin like that. by wyodutch June 18, 2009 9:56 AM PDT. (CBS News)
Libertadores: Estudiantes, Nacional win in qtrs May 29, 2009
Nacional and Sao Paulo advanced to the quarter-final stage after Mexican clubs San Luis and Guadalajara withdrew from the tournament because of the swine flu outbreak. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ocean Watch: Flexibility and cool make cruise to Baja a breeze May 26, 2009
He'd missed a flight and was in Guadalajara ... He'd missed a flight and was in Guadalajara. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Mexico Airport Owner Pacifico's Traffic May Tumble 13% on Flu, Sales Says May 14, 2009
The Guadalajara- based company is cutting back on promotional and administrative costs at some airports to maintain margins, and will proceed with its 1 billion peso ($75 million) investment plan for 2009, he said. Stock Drop. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Wash. Man Is Third U.S. H1N1 Death May 10, 2009
Mexican soccer clubs Chivas Guadalajara and San Luis withdrew from the Copa Libertadores on Friday. San Luis was to face Nacional of Uruguay, and Chivas was to play Sao Paulo of Brazil. (CBS News)
Mexican clubs pull out of Libertadores Cup over H1N1 May 10, 2009
Players from Uruguay and Brazil refused to travel to Mexico for two scheduled games against Mexican clubs San Luis and Guadalajara in the competition between top clubs in the region ... Mexican players from the city of Guadalajara complained that their opponents taunted them with remarks about swine flu during the game. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Mexican clubs withdraw from Copa Libertadores May 9, 2009
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexican football clubs Chivas Guadalajara and San Luis withdrew from the Copa Libertadores on Friday after their round of 16 opponents from South America declined to play in Mexico following the swine flu outbreak ... There was one exception when the stadium in Guadalajara - where Chivas plays - was ordered closed to fans this weekend after the deaths of three people in the region were linked to swine flu ... Sao Paulo president Juvenal Juvencio wrote to CONMEBOL that "in view... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Treated Like Swine May 9, 2009
Consequently, Chivas de Guadalajara and San Luis pulled out of the Libertadores, essentially telling South America to take its tournament and stick it ... So Paulo and Nacional, however, disagreed, and refused to travel to Guadalajara and San Luis Potos, respectively, for the first legs of their series. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Mexican teams pull out of Copa after opponents refuse to travel May 9, 2009
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexican football clubs Chivas Guadalajara and San Luis withdrew from the Copa Libertadores on Friday after their round of 16 opponents from South America declined to play in Mexico following the swine flu outbreak ... Seen as a decision forced on Mexican officials, the withdrawal of the pair immediately stirred anger in Mexico with one club official saying the South Americans' refusal to visit bordered on "racism.'' The move came just a day after Mexican football and health... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Player suspended for pretending to cough in opponent's face May 5, 2009
Two Mexican clubs San Luis and Chivas of Guadalajara have had their first-leg matches in the final 16 of the Copa Libertadores delayed by a week as officials monitor the swine flu outbreak in the country. Visiting clubs do not want to play in Mexico. (Globe and Mail)
US Air reducing flights to Mexico May 4, 2009
City, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, Cancun and Guadalajara. The H1N1 flu has hit Mexico City hard, and cases have been reported in Arizona, New York and other U.S. locations. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Colombia refuses Mexican matches due to scare May 2, 2009
The Mexican Football Federation and CONMEBOL had reached an apparent agreement for Mexican clubs Guadalajara and San Luis to host Copa Libertadores matches in Bogota ... Guadalajara played a league match in Mexico City and traveled directly to Santiago, Chile, afterward for a game against Everton. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Libertadores: Boca Jrs, Cuenca in last 16 field May 1, 2009
Mexican club San Luis is scheduled to play Nacional of Uruguay and Chivas of Guadalajara is set to face reigning Brazilian league champion Sao Paulo. Boca advanced on Thursday with a double from leading goal scorer Martin Palermo, whose second strike took him to 200 goals for the storied Buenos Aires club. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
No US Air flights to Mexico canceled yet May 1, 2009
US Airways (NYSE:LCC) serves a number of Mexican cities including Cancun, Hermosillo and Guadalajara. The swine flu has hit Mexico's travel and tourism industry hard. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
TCS: Mexico ops not hit by swine flu Apr 29, 2009
TCS, apart from having a large operation in Mexico, runs a global delivery centre in Mexicos second-largest city Guadalajara ... Our operation in Guadalajara is situated at quite a distance from where the swine flu has made an impact ... Guadalajara, which is also the capital city of the Mexican state of Jalisco, is also home to larger technology majors, such as IBM, General Electric, Intel, Hewlett Packard, Flextronics and Hitachi. (India Times)
Mexico travel industry bowed but not beaten Apr 29, 2009
New airline routes: Low-cost Mexican airline announced new daily flights from San Francisco and Los Angeles to Toluca and Guadalajara, connecting with 21 other airports throughout Mexico. The airline has formed a partnership with , which provides a to the Mexican carrier on its Web site. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
U.S. acts quickly to stem spread of swine-flu cases Apr 28, 2009
Phoenix resident Martin Benabides was concerned enough to fly his mother in from her home in Guadalajara, saying he didn't want her in Mexico while the outbreak was ongoing. "I wanted her to stay here with us," he said. (AZCentral)
Valley officials on alert against swine flu Apr 28, 2009
Vikkie Calderon, spokeswoman at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport, said the airport was unaware of any canceled Mexicana airline flights from Fresno that fly to Guadalajara, Mexico. The airport has not posted any travel advisories, she said. (Fresno Bee)
Swine flu: Your experiences Apr 28, 2009
I support the Pumas football team and the very important match with the Guadalajara team will be played behind closed doors. My family and I are going to stay home all weekend. (BBC News -- Europe)
> Crews don gloves on Mexico flights Apr 28, 2009
On Monday, the Tempe-based airline extended that policy to 11 other Mexican destinations, including Acapulco, Cancun, Guadalajara, Hermosillo and Puerto Vallarta. Dallas-based has imposed a similar travel policy for Mexican flights. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Swine Flu Epidemic Enters Dangerous Phase Apr 28, 2009
The Los Angeles couple hadn't seen anyone sick while in Guadalajara but were nervous because of the stream of information about new cases. The two were wearing the masks because they're "just cautious," Enrique Velez said. (Fox News)
Medical Tourist Crosses the Border for Heart Bypass Surgery in Mexico Apr 13, 2009
They'd recently returned to the states after living three years near Guadalajara. There, they'd been impressed with the quality of health care, often delivered by U.S.-trained doctors. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Mexico nabs drug kingpin Apr 3, 2009
Sinaloa cartel head Guzman, a fugitive since his escape from a maximum security prison near Guadalajara in 2001, is on two exclusive lists, the roster of Mexico's most wanted and Forbes magazine's world's wealthiest people. More than 1000 people have been killed so far this year alone in suspected drug attacks, and more than 5300 died in spiraling violence last year. (iAfrica.com)
Mexico's Castillo accepts blame for lost passport Apr 2, 2009
In addition, Guadalajara daily Mural reported that Castillo's divorce played a role as well -- Mural claimed Castillo's ex-wife had hid his passport. "No, nothing like that," Castillo said when asked about the rumors. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Film series to explore Mexico Mar 24, 2009
The film by director Fran Reidelberger explores cities including Mexico City, Taxco, Sierra Gorda, Guanajuato, Colima, Guadalajara, Lake Chapala and Capula. Ticket prices are 7 for each show, 6 for students/seniors. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Football teams seek bigger Mexican market share Mar 21, 2009
He also said youth clinics and camps will be offered in Guadalajara and Monterrey during the off-season. The National Football League wants to cultivate more fans, sponsors and media partnerships in Mexico. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Ceboruco Volcano, Nayarit, Mexico Mar 3, 2009
This is, in fact, the autopista from Guadalajara to Tepic and the ants are trucks and buses ... From Guadalajara, take toll highway 15 towards Nogales and Tepic ... Driving time from Guadalajara is about two hours. (Suite101.com)
Quinta Don Jose Boutique Hotel in T... Feb 28, 2009
Quinta Don Jose Boutique Hotel in Tlaquepaque: In the Heart of Mexicos Historic Artist Community Near Guadalajara ... In the Heart of Mexicos Historic Artist Community Near Guadalajara ... The Quinta Don Jose Boutique Hotel is a favorite with North American and European travelers visiting the artist community of Tlaquepaque, Mexico, near Guadalajara. (Suite101.com)
Mexico set to become major player Feb 28, 2009
Talpa is a small town located high in the Sierra Madre mountain range about 190 kilometers west of Guadalajara. Talpa is home to a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Movie: Fun in Acapulco (1963) Feb 25, 2009
Elvis Presley performs 11 numbers in the film: "Fun in Acapulco," "Vino, Dinero y Amor," "I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here," "Mexico," "El Toro," "Marguerita," "The Bullfighter Was a Lady," "(There's) No Room to Rhumba in a Sports Car," "Bossa Nova Baby," "You Can't Say No in Acapulco" and "Guadalajara.". Fun in Acapulco Cast. (Suite101.com)
Mexico's Top 10 irresistible tourist attractions Feb 19, 2009
In Guadalajara, the mother city of mariachi, you can sit at sidewalk tables in Plazuela de los Mariachis, near the Mercado Libertad, and listen to the bands demonstrate their skill while they troll for serenade or party gigs ... Even more enlightening, and ever so touristy, is the , which runs from Guadalajara through agave fields to a centuries-old hacienda and distillery, with mariachis, cowboys and folk dancing tossed in. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
No. 19 Women's Golf Heads South of the Border for the Wildcat Invitational Feb 18, 2009
The Bears last traveled to Mexico for tournament play in 2006 when they hosted the Cal Guadalajara Invitational at the Guadalajara Country Club. The Bears placed sixth out of 11 teams in their own tournament. (Calbears.com)
Northwesterns Steven Mackie earns doctorate Feb 13, 2009
Mackie then moved to Guadalajara, Mexico, to teach writing and literature, U.S. and Mexican history. In 2005 Mackie again returned to Oklahoma; a return that made him realize he wanted to remain in northwest Oklahoma. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
If Lava Beds had a godfather ... Bob Rock would have the honor Feb 12, 2009
In 1971, Rock took his first vacation to Guadalajara, Mexico, where he met his brother s wife and, more importantly, her cousin Nora. They married in 1977. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
