Jalisco

Paco Padilla, a ceramist born in 1952 in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, keeps the ceramic tradition alive through his workshop, blending ancestral techniques with innovations learned in Italy. In addition to shaping durable pieces fired at over 1,200 degrees for 20 hours, he incorporates his passion for music to enrich local culture. His work fuses Mexican tradition and identity, attracting visitors and international clients.

December 29, 2025 Reported by AI

Armed group ambushed a Lamborghini Urus in Zapopan, Jalisco, killing three, including businessman Alberto Prieto Valencia, known as 'El Prieto', and his daughter. Four escorts were injured in the ensuing shootout. Authorities are investigating possible links to illegal betting in the Mercado de Abastos.