Extortion of business owners is alarming, Guanajuato among the three states with the most cases
The president of Coparmex for the Metropolitan Zone of León, Michel Sojo Quiroz, stated that the increase in extortion rates in the country must be addressed by the government, the legislature, and by encouraging reporting. Jorge Peñuñuri Pantoja, president of the National Security and Justice Commission of Coparmex Mexico, reported that during the first half […]
Officer killed during armed attack in Valle de Santiago, Guanajuato
A Public Security Police officer was killed on the morning of July 29 during an armed attack on a patrol car in the Labradores neighborhood, in the municipality of Valle de Santiago, Guanajuato. The officer died at the scene. Gun violence struck Valle de Santiago, Guanajuato, once again, with the murder of an officer from […]
Visiting the capital on vacation? Avoid being a victim of tour scams with these tips.
Due to the increase in tourism and visitors who come to experience the culture and history of Guanajuato, there is also an increase in people seeking to take advantage of the situation and offer unaccredited tours or services. The event will run until August 3rd and is located in the historic center, in the Plaza […]
Sinaloa toughens penalties for child murderers, journalists, and public security personnel
The Sinaloa State Congress unanimously approved reforms to the Penal Code that significantly increase prison sentences for those who commit homicide, establishing harsher penalties when the victims are minors, journalists, or members of public security institutions. With the favorable vote of the 38 deputies present, the 65th Legislature approved amendments to Articles 134 and 139 […]
Tsunami Warning: How to Prepare Before, During, and After a Potential Emergency
Following the alert issued by the Comprehensive Tsunami Warning System for Mexico and Central America (SIAT-MAC) regarding a possible tsunami in coastal areas of the country, including Mazatlán, it’s normal for questions to arise about what to do in this situation. Tsunamis are among the most dangerous and destructive natural disasters, so it’s essential that […]
Sinaloa leads national economic growth in the first quarter of 2025
During the first quarter of 2025, Sinaloa led the way in economic growth in Mexico, registering a 7.0% increase compared to the previous quarter. This was reported by the Ministry of Economy, based on data from the Quarterly Indicator of State Economic Activity (ITAEE) published by INEGI. With this result, Sinaloa surpassed other states with […]
Durango will protect companies against fraud with new strategic projects.
The governor of Durango, Esteban Villegas Villarreal, announced that in upcoming strategic projects coming to the state, such as the installation of Fermachem in Lerdo, investment companies will be required to hire reliable and transparent national companies to avoid fraud. During his visit to Lerdo to deliver the Sacramento Sports Center project, Villegas noted that […]
One dead and 54 injured after collision on the Durango-Zacatecas highway
A tragic accident occurred early Tuesday morning on the Durango-Zacatecas Highway, leaving one person dead and approximately 54 injured, according to unofficial information. The incident occurred near the Nombre de Dios bypass and the Melones Bridge. A gray Mercury Mariner pickup truck and a passenger bus belonging to a tourism company collided head-on, causing the […]
Road deaths in Durango: a crisis that continues
On average, 16 investigation files were opened per month between January and May of this year, with 19 in May, 13 in April and January, 14 in March, and 22 in February. The state capital accounted for 27 of these fatalities during the first half of the year, the same number it had in 2024. […]