More On The Line May 19, 2009
The involvement of Chivas USA is an interesting measuring stick for MLS, given that the team is owned by Jorge Vergara, the same owner of the iconic Guadalajara club that is considered the "big brother" to Chivas USA. It's difficult for any club to establish an individual identity when carrying the colors and the nickname of another that is so well-known. For Chivas USA fans, many of whom are very familiar with Mexican league teams, a different value is placed on victories against clubs from... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Trial date set in child's death after 2 year wait May 16, 2009
An interpreter will be in the courtroom to translate testimony for Mendez, who was born in Guadalajara, Mexico. Mendez remains jailed in lieu of $100,000 bond. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Mexico finds migration to U.S. has plummeted May 15, 2009
There is a lack of certainty about jobs, so for the time being it is better to stay home, said Agustmn Escobar Latapi, a sociologist at the Center for Research in Social Anthropology in Guadalajara, Mexico. Most immigrants now need smugglers to guide them through searing deserts and hidden mountain passes where there are gaps in Border Patrol surveillance. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Libertadores: Cruzeiro, Estudiantes in quarters May 15, 2009
Nacional and Sao Paulo received byes after Mexican clubs San Luis and Guadalajara withdrew from the competition because of the swine flu epidemic. In the quarterfinal matches decided, Gremio will play Caracas, Cruzeiro is against Sao Paulo, Nacional will take on Palmeiras and Estudiantes will meet the winner of Boca and Defensor. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Tecate Premios Deportes Announces Nominees for the Second Annual Edition of Sports Awards May 15, 2009
Omar Arellano, Chivas Guadalajara ... Omar Arellano, Chivas Guadalajara (soccer). (PR Newswire)
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)
Tecos and Puebla get wins in Mexico playoffs May 14, 2009
Rodrigo Ruiz and Carlos Morales scored to lift Tecos to a 2-0 victory over Pumas in Guadalajara. In Puebla, the home team defeated Rayados 3-1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
CONCACAF, CONMEBOL may be nearing rupture May 13, 2009
Mexican clubs Chivas Guadalajara and San Luis withdrew from the Copa Libertadores last week after their round-of-16 opponents from South America declined to play in Mexico following the swine flu outbreak. CONMEBOL runs the tournament. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Minus Mexicans, Copa tries to go back to normal May 12, 2009
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) -The Copa Libertadores scrambles to return to normal this week after Mexican clubs San Luis and Chivas Guadalajara withdrew due to the swine flu outbreak and two South American teams refused to play in Mexico. Brazilian club Sao Paulo, which was to play Chivas in the home-and-away series, and Nacional of Uruguay, the opponents of San Luis, now get byes to the quarterfinals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
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)
New flu kills U.S. man, spreads to Australia, Japan May 10, 2009
But the state government of Jalisco, home to Mexico's second-largest city Guadalajara, said schools, nightclubs and theaters there will remain shut for another week after three suspected flu deaths. Schuchat said it is not yet clear whether some measures taken have slowed the outbreak, but she said it was clear that early detection methods had alerted the world quickly. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
WHO reports big jump in swine flu cases May 10, 2009
A movie theater attendent in Guadalajara, Mexico takes precautions at work. The virus, also called H1N1, has spread as Australia reported its first confirmed case. (CNN -- International)
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 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)
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 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)
Mexican stadiums open to fans - with twists May 8, 2009
Opening the stadiums may also allow two first-division teams - San Luis and Chivas Guadalajara - to play at home in the final 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The last 16 involves home and away games. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ecuador club offers to host two Mexican teams May 7, 2009
San Luis is to face Nacional of Uruguay, and Chivas Guadalajara is up against Brazil club Sao Paulo in the home-and-away matches. Play in the round of 16 began this week, but the Mexican clubs' home matches are being delayed in the search for a venue. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Latin America Equity Preview: Aeroportuario, Entel, Mirgor, Vale, Walmex May 7, 2009
71 million passengers, the Guadalajara, Mexico-based company said. Aeroportuario Pacifico fell 1. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Mexican player suspended for swine flu gesture May 6, 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. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gregory SicaINSIDE SOCCER May 6, 2009
Mexican clubs Chivas de Guadalajara and San Luis may have just sneaked into the knockout phase, but both will be motivated to edge Mexico closer toward a first title triumph. Here's a breakdown of all eight matchups, with picks for the clubs to advance to the quarterfinals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Boca-Defensor Libertadores game delayed week May 6, 2009
The two Mexican clubs in the chase - San Luis and Chivas of Guadalajara - have had their first-leg matches delayed by a week as officials look for venues outside Mexico. South American club have opposed playing in Mexico because of the swine flu outbreak. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Chivas player banned from Copa for fake cough May 5, 2009
Chivas de Guadalajara's Hector Reynoso pretended to cough on an opponent ... 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. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Soccer player banned for swine flu related spitting May 5, 2009
Guadalajara defender Hector Reynoso has provisionally been suspended from all matches in the Libertadores Cup following last week's game at Everton of Chile in South America's top club competition ... Guadalajara players complained that their opponents taunted them with remarks about swine flu during the game which ended 1-1 ... The CSF has postponed this week's second-round first-leg ties involving Guadalajara and fellow Mexicans San Luis after both Chile and Colombia refused to act as... (Xinhuanet, China)
A day to look back, forward May 5, 2009
The market might as well be in their home town of Guadalajara, as Mexican music is drowned out by the Spanish chatter of young men in the shop aisles. In Mexico, Everardo said, "there's no money." But in America, the Davalos family and other Mexicans have found some comfort and success in a foreign land, while maintaining a sense of home. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Mexican football matches continue behind closed doors May 4, 2009
Morelia striker Miguel Sabah notched a hat-trick in the 4-2 win over Ricardo La Volpes Atlas while Guadalajara, the countrys most popular club, played out a goalless draw with Puebla. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
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)
Los Coronados re-energized May 3, 2009
The first was released in 1977 through a major recording company in Guadalajara, Mexico. To record the songs, the band spent time in studios located in Guadalajara and Tijuana. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
'Flu' profiteering May 2, 2009
Carlos Martinez, who works for an insurance company in the central city of Guadalajara, told the BBC they were worth 25 pesos there. Residents in other parts of the country also say that prices of water and basic foods such as rice and canned tuna have risen, as people follow the government's recommendation to stay in. (BBC News)
Reynoso apologizes for coughing, gestures May 2, 2009
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Chivas Guadalajara defender Hector Reynoso apologized on Friday for coughing and making other gestures in an opponent's face, pretending he wanted to spread swine flu. The Mexican defender, in a match Wednesday in the Copa Libertadores. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Chile rejects hosting Mexican clubs for Copa Lib May 2, 2009
Following Friday's decisions, South America's governing body of football - CONMEBOL - said it would put off any decision until after San Luis and Chivas Guadalajara play their away matches on Wednesday in the round of 16 of the Latin American club championship ... "We love football, but as a government we have made a very responsible decision to put the public health of the people of Bogota as the first consideration,'' said Hector Zambrano, Bogota health secretary.San Luis is to face Nacional... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chile possible Copa Lib substitute for Colombia May 2, 2009
San Luis is to face Nacional of Uruguay, and Chivas Guadalajara is up against Brazil club Sao Paulo in the home-and-away matches starting on Wednesday ... The developments came as Chivas Guadalajara defender Hector Reynoso apologized for coughing and making other gestures in an opponent's face like he was trying to spread the swine flu. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Chile won't host Mexico matches amid flu scare May 2, 2009
Following Friday's decisions, South America's governing body of football -- CONMEBOL -- said it would put off any decision until after San Luis and Chivas Guadalajara play their away matches on Wednesday in the round of 16 of the Latin American club championship ... San Luis is to face Nacional of Uruguay, and Chivas Guadalajara is up against Brazil club Sao Paulo. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
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)
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)
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)
Grupo Simec Announces Results of Operations for the First Three Months of 2009 May 1, 2009
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. (AMEX: ) ("Simec") announced today its results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2009. Acquisition of Corporacion Aceros DM, S.A. de C.V.. (PR Newswire)
Seven probable cases of swine flu in county Apr 30, 2009
Passengers arriving from Guadalajara, Mexico were provided swine-flu alert information, a county news release stated. Mexicana Airlines provided passengers with masks. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
All 176 Mexican pro matches will be without fans Apr 30, 2009
Chivas Guadalajara is also vying for the last 16. In a written message to the Mexican federation, CONMEBOL president Nicolas Leoz asked about health guarantees for any Mexican club playing in South America. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GAP) Announces Results for the First Quarter 2009 Apr 30, 2009
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ; BMV: GAP) ("the Company" or "GAP") today reported its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. Figures are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with Mexican Financial Reporting Standards ("NIF"). (PR Newswire)
Libertadores: Chivas, Palmeiras move to last 16 Apr 30, 2009
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) -- Palmeiras of Brazil and Mexican club Chivas of Guadalajara had crucial wins Wednesday to join the growing list of teams qualified for the knockout round of the Copa Libertadores. Palmeiras scored a late goal to beat Colo Colo of Chile in Santiago and claim second spot in Group 1, while Chivas held on for a 1-1 away draw with another Chilean club Everton to clinch second place in Group 6. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Health care training goes on in rural Mexico Apr 30, 2009
Through a partnership with the community medicine program at La Universidad Aut;noma de Guadalajara, the 3; -year-old foundation trains local health care workers who are chosen by villagers and arms them with medical kits and medicines so they can take care of their own. "It's a great help ... a 50/50 partnership," said Francisco Caste;eda Rico, the doctor in charge of , which has been reaching out to rural communities for more than 30 years. (CNN -- Health)
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)
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)
> 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)
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)
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)
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)
Travelers to Mexico on High Alert Apr 28, 2009
"I bought my ticket two days before all this started. It's a ticket form here (Las Vegas) to Mexico City to Guadalajara City, but now I think I'm going to change it," Arana said. She says her relatives are trying to persuade her that everything is OK but she's not sure. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
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)
Arizona officials, businesses deal with swine flu outbreak Apr 28, 2009
The Arizona Department of Commerce said Monday it was postponing the May 19-22 mission to Guadalajara ... Mexico is the state s top export market, and Guadalajara is the country s second-largest city. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Luis BuenoINSIDE SOCCER Apr 28, 2009
The team has no players from Atlante, Cruz Azul, San Luis or Guadalajara (all four have international matches), nor does it feature any foreign-based players. But the players on the team might give an insight into Aguirre's Mexico plans. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Mexico: Chivas knocks off America in Clausura Apr 20, 2009
Michel deflected shots in the 61st, 73rd and 78th minute to preserve the win for Guadalajara. With three rounds left to play in the regular season, Pumas, who earlier got a 0-0 draw in Ciudad Juarez, leads Group 2 with 24 points. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
FIXING MEXICO: Three simple suggestions its new manager Apr 18, 2009
In Mexican soccer, Chivas de Guadalajara represents many things. The club's red-and-white stripes are synonymous with success (a record 11 league championships), popularity (only Club Amrica rivals it) and the republic of Mexico (only a smattering of foreign-born players have ever suited up for Guadalajara). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Chivas fires Arellano as manager, Ramirez succeeds Apr 17, 2009
MEXICO CITY (AP) - After 17 days as manager, Omar Arellano was fired by Chivas Guadalajara and immediately replaced by Francisco "Paco" Ramirez on Thursday. Arellano took the job on March 30, a week after Efrain Flores was removed from the position. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Chivas sacks Arellano for Ramrez after 17 days Apr 17, 2009
MEXICO CITY (AP) -Omar Arellano was fired by Chivas Guadalajara and replaced by Francisco "Paco'' Ramirez on Thursday, only 17 days after Arellano took the job. Arellano replaced Efrain Flores on March 30 and led the club for three matches: a 1-0 win over San Luis and 2-2 draw against Atlante in the Mexican Clausura, and a scoreless draw against Argentina's Lanus on Tuesday in the Copa Libertadores. "We decided to give the manager job to Francisco Ramirez,'' Chivas owner Jorge Vergara said at a... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Mexico film festival: Audience loves Living the Border Apr 15, 2009
389 Miles Living the Border was also featured at the Guadalajara International Film Festival, the most important film festival in Mexico and one of the top three festivals in Latin America. Romero-Davis is working on the film adaptation of the book Living Gods, Broken Idols, and he is producing and directing two new documentaries. (Nogales International, AZ)
World's top restaurant cities Apr 15, 2009
Most cities have their strengths the kebab shops on every street in Istanbul, the taquerias in Guadalajara, the dim sum parlors in Shanghai, the sushi bars in Kyoto. Of course. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
U.S. medical giant to invest $200 mln in Mexican plants Apr 14, 2009
Becton Dickinson currently has 2,500 employees in Mexico City, as well as in Guadalajara in western Mexico and Nogales in northern Mexico. Editor: Yao. (Xinhuanet, China)
Palmeiras hosts Sport in must-win match Apr 13, 2009
On Tuesday, Everton of Chile travels to the Venezuelan capital to play Caracas, while Mexican club Guadalajara hosts Lanus of Argentina. Chivas of Guadalajara currently holds the advantage with seven points from four matches, ahead of Everton on goal difference. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
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)
Say No to Monroe Apr 11, 2009
From Guadalajara, our policy toward the continent below seems to be determined by bumbling children, by domestic politics, by truculent and heavily armed Boy Scouts. Is Hillary Clinton the secretary of state for her long experience abroad, her command of languages, or because her appointment healed a schism in the Democratic Party. (The American Conservative)
WRMA-Romance 106.7 FM Announces New Morning Reality Show 'Hola Miami' Apr 10, 2009
Her first job was in Televisa Guadalajara, where she learned to produce, write and edit her own stories. She has been a part of important projects like "El Gordo & La Flaca", "Premios Juventud" and "Al Rojo Vivo" since graduating. (PR Newswire)
VIVA LA SEDER! Apr 8, 2009
"There's a large community of Orthodox Jews in Mexico City and Guadalajara, and New York has a large Jewish population too, so it makes sense. Despite the [ingredient] limitations, this is a holiday where a lot of eating goes on.". Young's menu twists traditional dishes into a Mexican framework: Wild mushroom matzo ball soup is infused with Cascabel chiles, epazote and oyster mushrooms ( 8); sopes (thick tortillas) are made from matzo meal and topped with spicy chicken liver paté; and... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
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)
