Psychosis and anxiety increase in Mazatlán due to violence and exposure on social media
Violence in Mazatlán has begun to have profound effects on the mental health of its inhabitants, who now face psychosis, anxiety and post-traumatic stress. This was reported by Luis Ángel Salinas Gudiño, president of the Association Help the Youth and member of the College of Psychiatrists of Mazatlán A.C., when detailing the impact of recent […]
Raúl Rico González confirmed as director of the Institute of Culture
The Board of Directors of the Mazatlán Institute of Culture, Tourism and Art ratified Raúl Rico González as director of the municipal entity. In an extraordinary session, Mayor Estrella Palacios Domínguez made the proposal to the Council, which was approved unanimously by those present, since 15 of the 16 members attended. The municipal president said […]
Mazatlecos fill cemeteries to honor their deceased on Day of the Dead
On November 2, dozens of Mazatlan families went to the cemeteries of the city to pay homage to their loved ones on the traditional Day of the Dead. From early in the morning, the cemeteries, especially the Renaissance, began to receive thousands of people, who arrived with flowers, candles and food to spend the day […]
Tourist from Mexico City dies after being swept away by waves on Mazatlán beach
A 29-year-old tourist from Mexico City died after being swept away by strong waves on a beach in Cerritos, Mazatlán. The man, identified as Alexis, was pulled out of the sea by members of the Aquatic Rescue Squad and received first aid on the spot, but was declared dead after being taken to a hospital. […]
Loose ends, power plays and new images of the Langford-LeBarón family massacre come to life in a documentary series
The image of a white pickup truck burning in the middle of a dirt road crosses the minds of Mexicans and Americans who remember the Langford-LeBarón family massacre. The paint blistered under the flames, the tires melted into the ground, and the broken voice of a relative who records the scene screaming that his loved […]
Activities at the “La México” Bullring and the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium have been suspended; we tell you why
Luis Mendoza Acevedo, head of the Benito Juárez Mayor’s Office, announced the suspension of activities at the “La México” Bullring and the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium (the Estadio Azul) due to non-compliance with civil protection measures. The decision was made after massive events were held at both facilities simultaneously tonight, which contravenes the security […]
In Mexico, 8 Supreme Court justices will resign from their posts and will not participate in the elections
In a series of resignation letters published Wednesday, eight of the 11 justices on Mexico’s Supreme Court announced they would step down from their posts rather than participate in a contentious election of thousands of judges next year. The justices will serve out the remainder of their terms, most of which end in August. The […]
Netflix will broadcast NFL games live: When and at what time can you watch them in Mexico?
Streaming giant Netflix has taken a bold step by announcing a three-season deal with the National Football League (NFL). The collaboration marks a significant milestone as it is the first time the platform has partnered with a major sports league, a move that could transform its content offering and attract new subscribers. The company has […]
What were funeral practices like in ancient Mexican civilizations?
Funerary ceremonies in ancient Mexican civilizations included specific rituals such as burials with offerings, the pigmentation of bodies with ochre, and the construction of funerary urns, say anthropological specialists from INAH. According to INAH, “natural death” lacked significant rituals, while “family death” included more ritualized practices, while “institutionalized death” reflected social hierarchies, where funerals of […]