In the cities of Guasave and Mazatlán, complaints regarding excessive electricity rates have prompted groups of users to stage protests at the Commission’s offices in Mazatlán, demanding a review of charges and threatening to block work crews from leaving to carry out residential service disconnections. Just four days ago, electricity users—angered by the high charges […]
Bodies found in southern Mazatlán could be those of women abducted from a shopping center: Deputy Prosecutor
There is a possibility that the female human remains discovered between Saturday and Sunday in the vicinity of El Castillo could belong to the two women who were abducted from a shopping center on the night of November 19, stated Isaac Aguayo Roacho, the Deputy Prosecutor for the State’s Southern Zone. However, he clarified that […]
Mazatlán Leads in Tourism with 84% Hotel Occupancy
The port city of Mazatlán reaffirmed its status as a leading national tourist destination by recording an 84 percent hotel occupancy rate during the recent weekend, coinciding with Teachers’ Day celebrations. Sinaloa’s Secretary of Tourism, Mireya Sosa Osuna, noted that Mazatlán continues to solidify its position as one of the favorite vacation spots for domestic […]
The Port Captain of Mazatlán is dismissed following a citizen complaint.
Port Captain Luis Antonio Barreiro Varela reported that he received his definitive dismissal from the Mexican Navy this Friday morning, following a citizen complaint filed against him after an inspection of a vessel. He confirmed that he is under investigation, but denied that the reason was mismanagement. He stated that the decision was a result […]
Mazatlán celebrates 495 years of “A Sea of Stories”
This May 14th, Mazatlán celebrates 495 years of history by the sea. Nearly five centuries of stories marked by navigators, merchants, music, tradition, and culture that today give life to one of Mexico’s most iconic tourist destinations. Its history began in 1531, barely a decade after the fall of Tenochtitlan, when Spanish explorers sent by […]
Former mayor of Mazatlán will deliver evidence to Sheinbaum regarding Rocha Moya’s corruption network
Former Mazatlán mayor Luis Guillermo Benítez Torres announced he will send a letter to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum detailing the alleged corruption and nepotism scheme operated by Governor Rubén Rocha Moya and Senator Enrique Inzunza. In an interview with Reforma, the politician known as “El Químico” (The Chemist) maintains that Morena’s progress in the state […]
Mazatlán restaurants report being almost full on Mother’s Day weekend
Cecilia Osuna Guerrero, president of the Mazatlán chapter of the National Chamber of the Restaurant and Seasoned Food Industry (Canirac), assessed the weekend’s positive business for establishments across various sectors of the city. “Restaurants in different parts of the city reported very good results, including those in the Historic Center, the Marina area, the Golden […]
77% of city buses in Culiacán and Mazatlán have air conditioning
The Director of Roads and Transportation (DVyT) for the State Government, Marco Antonio Osuna Moreno, announced a preliminary report on the plan to improve the vehicle fleet of Sinaloa’s urban public transportation system. This initial evaluation, conducted jointly with the concession holders, indicates that 77 percent of the buses in Culiacán and Mazatlán offer air […]
Kidnappers kill victim amid heavy police operation in Sinaloa
A kidnapping victim was killed by their captors in Sinaloa, amidst a large security operation to rescue them. The Sinaloa Public Security Secretariat reported that on May 11, 2026, they received a 911 call reporting a kidnapping in the Aguaruto district, which led to a search operation by members of the Interinstitutional Group. As part […]
Join the 2026 Walkathon organized by the Rotary Club of Mazatlán. What is it about?
With the goal of providing families with a healthy morning of togetherness, the Rotary Club of Mazatlán announced the second annual Walkathon, a charity walk that will take place this year at Teodoro Mariscal Baseball Stadium. At a press conference on Monday, May 11, 2026, the organizing committee, headed by Club President Alfredo Ruelas, announced […]