Profepa sanctions palapa in Mazatlán for occupying beach without permits

The Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) sanctioned a palapa (thatched-roof structure) that extended without authorization onto a stretch of beach, placing umbrellas, tables, and rental furniture, including restrooms, without the corresponding permits. This illegal occupation monopolized public space in the coastal area. The sanction aims to curb practices that affect free access to and […]

Businessman kidnapped in Mazatlán

Three days after a gas station owner was kidnapped in Culiacán, a similar incident occurred this Friday in Mazatlán, when the owner of a fruit store chain was also abducted. According to reports, the victim is Rafael “T,” who was at a yard located north of the city, near El Venadillo. The incident occurred around […]

International Motorcycle Week strengthens Mazatlán’s tourism projection at the national and international levels

*The state Secretary of Tourism, Mireya Sosa Osuna, pointed out that this event is a significant generator of economic activity, with a direct impact on the hotel, restaurant, commercial, and tourism services sectors. Mazatlán, March 26, 2026 – The 30th edition of International Motorcycle Week will take place in Mazatlán from April 8 to 11. […]

Tourist rescued from Mazatlán beach; died en route to hospital

According to official reports, the incident occurred in the Sábalo 2 beach area, in front of the Sábalo Country residential development, where the swimmer struggled to get out of the water after being pulled under by a rip current. Members of the Aquatic Rescue Squad responded immediately to the emergency call and entered the water […]

The Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) launches the Eco Sinaloa campaign, Clean Beaches, Coasts and Destinations 2026, in Mazatlán.

The Sinaloa Tourism Secretariat launched the Eco Sinaloa: Clean Beaches, Coasts, and Destinations 2026 campaign in the Mazatlán Lighthouse breakwater area. The cleanup effort involved authorities from all three levels of government, representatives from the business sector, civil society organizations, educational institutions, and volunteers, who enthusiastically joined this initiative to protect tourist destinations. Representing the […]

Former mayor of Mazatlán misses “López Obrador’s shadow”

The one who’s “gotten nostalgic” in Sinaloa, we’re told, is the former mayor of Mazatlán, Luis Guillermo Benítez Torres (Morena), who is facing charges for the irregular purchase of 1,139 LED streetlights without a bidding process during his term. We hear that Mr. Benítez is “trying to make a move” to appear in the next […]

Mazatlán: How can soccer survive at Estadio El Encanto?

Mazatlán FC is counting down the hours until its time in Liga MX comes to an end, but at the same time, a project is being prepared to keep the Sinaloa team in Liga de Expansión MX and thus maintain the use of the stadium. According to highly reliable sources, the agreement between Mazatlán FC […]