The Durango District Attorney’s Office has reported that a judge has sentenced Iram Uranga Armendáriz to 66 years in prison for the murder and injuries caused to the Peña family on December 27. The three adults, American citizens, traveled with the 14-year-old from Chicago to spend the holidays with the family on the other side […]
Fake doctor arrested at IMSS Durango; she medicated patients’ relatives to rob them
A woman was arrested by State Police officers who, posing as a doctor at clinic number 1 of the Mexican Social Security Institute in the city of Durango, was supplying medication (Clonazepam) without authorization and without a prescription to relatives who were caring for their patients, saying that they were vitamins, with the alleged intention […]
Durango closes its border with Chihuahua to deter crimes
The Public Security Secretariat of Durango installs a permanent operation on the border with Chihuahua with the objective of carrying out inspections to locate possible carrying of weapons and consulting data on the Mexico Platform. The Public Security Secretariat of the State of Durango has installed a permanent operation in the border area with Chihuahua, […]
What to do this weekend in Durango? January 4th and 5th
Durango begins 2025 with a varied offer of activities for all tastes. During the first weekend of the year, the city is filled with options ranging from cultural events to festivities with live music, ideal to enjoy with family, friends or even individually. The people of Durango have at their disposal a wide variety of […]
Durango has the most amazing bridge in Mexico, says Artificial Intelligence
The state of Durango, known as the heart of Mexico, due to its geographical location and its shape on the map of the Republic, stands out for many things, such as its people and the warmth they transmit, its gastronomy, culture and traditions, but also for its history, architecture, infrastructure and more. As an example, […]
Massacre of American family in Durango sparks debate on safety for foreign travelers in Mexico
On December 27, Jason Peña was enjoying his Christmas vacation in Mexico with his father and uncle. This family from Chicago had traveled by car from Illinois to Durango, where the grandfather lives, to celebrate the teenager’s birthday, who would have turned 14 on December 29. However, the bodies of three family members were found […]
Collection of tariffs on textiles will benefit Durango, says businessman
Gerardo Flores Haro, president of Durango Textil Asociados (DUTEXA), applauds the decision taken by the federal government regarding the collection of tariffs on the textile industry. “This decision creates a level playing field and protects national producers in some way, by having a more equal competition in the tariff issue,” added the businessman. Flores Haro […]
Durango, officially a major tourist destination
“There has been an effort in coordination between levels of government to provide security and to project Durango in the eyes of the world, it is a reality that it is now a tourist destination,” said councilman Antonio Morales Guzmán. Only in the month of December more than 60 thousand tourists came to spend this […]
Do you know the most electrifying corner of Durango?
Durango has a corner that has captured the attention of users on social media, and is known as the most electrifying corner of the city. Located in the heart of the Historic Center, just behind the Cathedral, it has gained popularity in recent months. It is precisely the corner formed by Juárez and Negrete streets, […]
Hotels in Durango expect to close the year with more than 60% occupancy
Jaime Mijares Salum, president of the Association of Hotels and Motels of Durango, indicated that it is expected to close the month of December with an occupancy rate of over 55%. “2024 has been a favorable year for tourism in the state, but December is a season that mainly favors restaurants and other food services,” […]