Amid ongoing investigations by U.S. authorities against former Sinaloa officials for alleged ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, the state government has requested that the local Congress authorize an early retirement pension for Alberto Jorge Contreras Núñez, a former commander of the Investigative Police accused by U.S. authorities of providing protection to “Los Chapitos” (the former […]

The war between the Mayos and Chapos has forced David Segura to close two businesses. Before September 2024, he owned four restaurant-bars in different parts of Mazatlán. Today, only two remain. He had around 100 employees on the payroll. Today, the staff is down to 15. They used to work two shifts; now, only one. […]

Amid the economic difficulties that have affected various business sectors in Mazatlán, coffee shops have become one of the main alternatives for those looking to start a business or remain economically active, stated Francisca Cázares Oliveros, president of the Mazatlán National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism. The business leader indicated that, although business closures […]

This Saturday, Mazatlán will once again be awash in color with the 2026 LGBT Pride March, a mobilization expected to gather around 12,000 people to celebrate diversity, promote equality, and raise awareness of the historical demands of the LGBTQ+ community. According to Israel Tavera Posadas, municipal coordinator for LGBT Community Affairs, participants will include members […]

Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort: a luxury beach option for summer vacations Summer is approaching and vacations are just around the corner. If you still don’t have a plan, you can organize a trip to the beach in the “Pearl of the Pacific.” Among the accommodation options is Dreams Estrella del […]

When Danae went to the Civil Registry offices to carry out their gender change to female, they were accompanied by a non-binary person, their friend. When they asked, out of curiosity, whether their companion could also change their gender to neutral in official documents, the official said that this was not possible. In Sinaloa, on […]

Exactly 25 inmates from the Aguaruto prison in Sinaloa were transferred to other facilities on the morning of Thursday, June 18, under the supervision of state and federal authorities. In this regard, Sinaloa’s interim governor, Yeraldine Bonilla Valverde, explained that the transfer of individuals incarcerated for federal offenses from the Aguaruto Penitentiary Center is part […]

The tomato, Sinaloa’s flagship export product, recorded a year-on-year drop of 62.3 million dollars in the value of its foreign sales in February. In total, Sinaloa’s exports fell by 89 million dollars, equivalent to 18.37% less than in 2025. In February 2026, Sinaloa recorded exports worth 399.78 million dollars to 28 different countries. In the […]

Although there are more women in newsrooms today, journalism in Sinaloa continues to grapple with structural shortcomings: a lack of professional growth, the centralization of news coverage, and limited confidence in female leadership. This is the assessment of Martha Alicia Araujo Trapero, a journalist whose career began in 1964, making her one of the first […]

Mexican security forces arrested 11 suspected members of criminal organizations in Sinaloa state on Monday during several operations in which firearms, narcotics, and explosive devices were seized. In a statement, the federal security cabinet announced that those detained include Iván ‘N’—alias “El 24″—identified as the regional leader of a criminal organization, though no further details […]