The bullet-ridden bodies of two detectives were found on the outskirts of Taxco, a colonial town in central Mexico that draws throngs of tourists to its silver workshops, authorities said on Wednesday, January 24. Prosecutors in the violence-plagued state of Guerrero said the two detectives worked for the state prosecutor’s office and had been reported […]
Residents of Petatlán and Zihuatanejo accuse extortion for living in their own home and selling food
The inhabitants of Petatlán and Zihuatanejo, Guerrero accuse extortions for living in their own house and selling food, as well as kidnappings by the Michoacan Family. According to an investigation by the nightly news program Azucena a las 10 de Milenio, inhabitants of at least four communities in Petatlán and Zihuatanejo are being extorted. The […]
Acapulco receives the first tourist cruise after Hurricane Otis
The Mexican port of Acapulco receives the first tourist cruise after Hurricane Otis ACAPULCO, Mexico – The Mexican port of Acapulco received its first international cruise ship this Wednesday after the impact of Hurricane Otis, which left more than 50 dead and nearly 80% of the hotels damaged, so residents hope for a revival of […]
Increased arrival of sailboats to Zihuatanejo to participate in the Sailfest
The arrival of sailboats to the bay of Zihuatanejo increased in the last couple of weeks, which will participate in the Sailfest with the purpose of raising funds for the creation of educational infrastructure in the municipality. The sailors from the United States and Canada began to arrive since December of last year and a […]
Foreign tourism places Zihuatanejo among its favorite destinations
The port of Zihuatanejo has seen a significant increase in the arrival of tourists from the United States and Canada, which tourism service providers attribute to the intensive promotion of the destination, as well as the opening of new national and international routes to this city. Merchants in the heart of Zihuatanejo pointed out that […]
25,000 troops were sent to Acapulco to stop the violence after Hurricane Otis
The Mexican government sent 25,000 troops to Acapulco after the resort was hit by Hurricane Otis on Oct. 25, but apparently, that hasn’t stopped the violence this week. The main Acapulco business chamber reported that gang threats and attacks have caused about 90% of the city’s passenger vans to stop running, affecting the resort’s main […]
Flight from Mexicana delayed 4 hours from AIFA to Zihuatanejo
The flight MX-2021 from Mexicana, which was scheduled to depart from the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) to Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024, was delayed for more than four hours due to a mechanical failure. According to the passengers, the airline informed them that the plane had a problem with […]
Disappearance of people, part of the insecurity crisis facing Taxco de Alarcón
The municipality of Taxco de Alarcón, in the state of Guerrero, has been affected by the phenomenon of forced disappearance of people, which has caused fear and anguish among the population. According to the National Search Commission, from 2006 to 2020, 1,270 people have been reported missing in Guerrero, of which 1,011 are men and […]
At least 31 dead in Guerrero after massacre in Buenavista de los Hurtado
Hitmen from La Familia Michoacana attacked the community of Buenavista de los Hurtado, in Guerrero, with drones and subsequently massacred 30 inhabitants (including women and children). It is said that it was a confrontation between the FM and hitmen Onesimo Marquina “El Necho” from Los Tlacos. This is a Narcowar that is taking place in […]
Zihuatanejo Airport breaks record with 64 operations
The Zihuatanejo international airport made history by breaking the record of performing 64 air operations from 7:00 a.m. to noon on December 31. This tourist destination in the Costa Grande region of Guerrero became an option for tourists to celebrate the New Year’s Eve party, given the circumstances that exist in Acapulco due to the […]