Teachers at the General Lázaro Cárdenas del Río Institute of Higher Teacher Training (IESEN) in Lerdo, Durango, demanded federal government intervention to resolve the work stoppage and suspension of classes that has been ongoing for two weeks at the school due to alleged irregularities by the director. Teacher Sheila Martínez stated that two weeks ago […]
“Perception is one thing, security rates are another”: Durango’s general secretary
The increased perception of insecurity in the Laguna Region, as indicated by the National Urban Public Security Survey (ENSU) presented by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), generates a range of opinions. Some agree that one of the main causes is the acts of violence that occurred a few days ago, and also […]
Citizen Observatory concerned about the increase in disappearances in Durango
The president of the Citizen Observatory, José Alfredo García Olvera, expressed concern about the number of cases registered in the National Registry of Missing and Unlocated Persons, which total 93 in Durango so far this year. García Olvera also noted that, according to the National Urban Public Security Survey (ENSU), Durango has seen an increase […]
Beware of steak! Reports reveal that 20% of Durango’s meat is illegally horse meat.
Durango cattle ranchers have sounded the alarm by reporting massive food fraud: they estimate that up to two out of every ten kilos of beef consumed in the state is actually clandestinely slaughtered horse meat. This deceptive practice, uncovered after the discovery of an illegal slaughterhouse, not only represents a fraud to consumers who pay […]
Tim Hortons in Durango: Here are the locations of its next two branches.
Tim Hortons’ arrival in Durango marks a commitment by the Canadian franchise to expand its presence in northern Mexico. With a multimillion-dollar investment, several planned locations, and a value proposition tied to coffee, bakery products, and ambiance, the company is entering a market where consumers are increasingly seeking different coffee experiences. For the city of […]
Durango on the waiting list for Costco to open
Durango remains on the “waiting list” for franchises like Costco or H&B to set up shop in the state capital. Fernando Rosas Palafox, head of the Durango State Economic Development Secretariat (Sedeco), stated that the state is part of the company’s expansion plans, but the final decision does not rest with state authorities. The central […]
Durango ventures into delivery apps
At a press conference, Durango entrepreneurs announced the Sasa Delivery app, which will seek to compete with international companies operating in Durango. This will offer attractive commissions, such as guaranteeing delivery drivers 50 pesos for each delivery. According to one of its members, Óscar Miranda, this tool relies on local talent who have been working […]
They promote entrepreneurship and job placement for students in Durango.
At the invitation of the State Secretariat of Education, the Municipal Government, through the Directorate of Economic Development and Tourism, reaffirmed its commitment to join forces and work on opportunities for student entrepreneurship, as well as employment opportunities for their present and future. The Director of Economic Development and Tourism, Valeria Gutiérrez Velasco, emphasized that […]
Durango denies smear campaigns against Mazatlán following Carlos Emilio’s disappearance.
The case of Carlos Emilio Galván Valenzuela, a young man who disappeared in a bar in Mazatlán, along with other similar situations, has put the “pearl of the Pacific” under scrutiny due to the ongoing security situation in the state. Since Carlos Emilio’s disappearance on October 5, family members, friends, and residents of Durango—where the […]
Durango’s Attorney General’s Office recommends against travel to Mazatlán due to security concerns; Canacintra rejects the warning.
Sonia Yadira de la Garza, head of the Durango State Attorney General’s Office, recommends that the state’s citizens not travel to Mazatlán, Sinaloa, as “it is not the best time.” The prosecutor argues that people from other states have disappeared at the port, indicating a high level of insecurity. Therefore, according to the newspaper Victoria […]