In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Durango City Council, in collaboration with the Dendak Bai merchants’ association and the Elhuyar Foundation, has launched the “February 11th Shop Windows” initiative. This campaign, running from February 2nd to 15th, aims to recognize the work of women in science and technology […]

Compared to the same month in previous years, January saw an “exaggerated” reduction in sales at local butcher shops, reported Adriana Miranda, advisor to the National Chamber of Commerce (Canaco) and a business owner in the sector. “Sales have been very depressed; we’ve had a decrease of 20 to 25 percent, if not 27 percent. […]

In Victoria Park in Lerdo, Durango, from Monday to Friday starting at 6:30 p.m., a delicious aroma wafts from near the sports fields; it comes from some enormous steamers. And yes, they’re tamales, but with a twist… they range from chili with cheese to Dubai tamales. Yes, you read that right. Excellent news, especially with […]

With the goal of protecting the rights of children and adolescents and strengthening ethics in public service, Representative Verónica González Olguín proposed reforming the State Law on Electoral Institutions and Procedures to establish the presentation of a Certificate of No Outstanding Child Support Payments as a mandatory requirement for those aspiring to elected office and […]

A businessman from Durango suffered a robbery of his merchandise and his truck on the highway known as the Arco Norte, according to Reynaldo Dozal, vice president of the Francisco Villa Market, who stated that the losses could exceed five million pesos. In an interview, the businessman indicated that 15 days ago, a truck belonging […]

Durango continues to gain tourism visibility and connectivity. Governor Esteban Villegas Villarreal announced that Volaris will launch a new flight to southern Mexico, a result of negotiations conducted at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR). The governor emphasized that Durango’s presence at FITUR helped position the state internationally and open new opportunities for the tourism sector. […]

In addition to the difficult economic situation facing families in Durango, a considerable increase in rental costs has been recorded. January isn’t even over yet, and 20 businesses have already closed in downtown Durango, reported Beatriz Zamora, vice president of the merchants of the Constitución Corridor and former president of the National Chamber of Small […]

Gabriela Vázquez Chacón, a local representative for the National Action Party (PAN), warned that in Durango, three out of every five students have suffered bullying. For this reason, in commemoration of the International Day of Non-Violence and Peace in Schools, she presented a statement on the matter during a session of the Permanent Commission. In […]

The General Council determined that members may contribute up to 2.1 million pesos and supporters a total maximum of 6.3 million pesos this year. The General Council of the Electoral and Citizen Participation Institute (IEPC) approved, during its first ordinary session of 2026, the contribution limits for members and supporters of political parties for this […]

Durango’s Economy Shrinks 2% in Third Quarter of 2025; Industrial Sector Hardest Hit According to the Quarterly Indicator of State Economic Activity (ITAEE) published by INEGI, the state of Durango registered a two percent contraction in its commercial activity during the third quarter of 2025. This figure places Durango as the third worst performing state […]