During the daily morning press conference, known as “La Mañanera,” on Thursday, February 19, federal authorities presented a report on the development of new railway projects in the country, including the section that will connect Mazatlán with Los Mochis, in the state of Sinaloa. Commander Ricardo Vallejo Suárez explained that this segment represents one of […]
Mazatlán-style burritos: proportion and flavor
Among the diverse cuisine of Mazatlán is one of the most popular dishes in northwestern Mexico: the burrito. While common throughout the region, Mazatlán-style burritos stand out for their size and the way they are served. Served on a large flour tortilla (known locally as a “sobaquera”), and filled with a choice of proteins, melted […]
Two men caught red-handed extorting merchants in Mazatlán; 100,000 pesos in cash seized from them
Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch reported this Thursday that two men were arrested in Mazatlán for extortion. According to the official, the men were part of a criminal cell that extorts merchants at the wholesale market in this Sinaloa municipality. The men threatened their victims and forced them to sign promissory notes and falsified documents […]
In an armed robbery, a truck driver was shot at in Escuinapa.
A truck driver traveling on the Tepic-Mazatlán highway near the municipality of Escuinapa got a terrible scare after being attacked by armed men in an apparent attempted robbery. The incident occurred at kilometer 190, in the municipality of Escuinapa, where, according to reports, armed men signaled for the driver to stop. When he failed to […]
The Carnival Panorama arrives in Mazatlán with more than 5,000 visitors
Mazatlán welcomes over 4,000 cruise passengers aboard the Carnival Panorama. The international and domestic visitors generate significant economic activity, in this case approximately 4 million pesos. At 9:00 a.m. this Wednesday, the Carnival Panorama cruise ship arrived in the city from Puerto Vallarta with 4,451 passengers and 1,420 crew members. This cruise ship is the […]
Returning to pre-war hotel occupancy levels: the desire of Mazatlán business owners
With the 2026 Carnival festivities concluding this Tuesday, February 17, Mazatlán’s hotel sector faces a clear challenge: returning to the occupancy levels of the years prior to the Sinaloa Cartel’s internal war, which has driven down tourism figures in the port city. José Gámez Valle, representative of the Mazatlán Hotel and Tourism Business Association, pointed […]
Arrest warrant for fraud in San Juan del Río: woman arrested in Sinaloa
The arrest warrant for fraud in San Juan del Río was executed by the Querétaro State Attorney General’s Office in coordination with Sinaloa authorities, following the arrest of Karla “N”, accused of her alleged involvement in the crime of organized fraud. Members of the National Guard located and apprehended the suspect in Mazatlán, Sinaloa. Subsequently, […]
The political side of Carnival 2026: Tributes to Lula, indigenous people, and the festivities in Mazatlán
Brazil’s Carnival, known worldwide as the “festival of flesh” where transgression is welcome, began in 2016 with a strong political undertone, especially in Rio de Janeiro. The parades of the main samba schools not only celebrated Afro-Brazilian culture but also became platforms for national leaders, establishing a direct connection between popular spectacle and official discourse. […]
Mothers searching for their missing children protest at the Mazatlán Carnival to raise awareness of their disappearances.
On Sunday afternoon, groups of mothers searching for their missing loved ones gathered at the start of the Mazatlán Carnival parade to protest the lack of attention they receive from authorities in their search for their missing relatives. A call to action was launched on social media, in which the mothers threatened to paralyze the […]
The number of bodies and skeletal remains found is increasing in Navolato, Sinaloa.
On February 14, the Sinaloa State Attorney General’s Office reported the discovery of skeletal remains in various locations within the municipality of Navolato. Although the investigation into the disappearance of 10 miners in Concordia, Sinaloa, continues, authorities are still finding clandestine graves and bodies in Sinaloa, allegedly due to the high levels of violence perpetrated […]