Grupo Firme receives death threats in Mazatlán. Grupo Firme is at the center of controversy. The group from Tijuana, Baja California is one of the most popular at the moment. Their fame has led them to record duets with international stars. However, they are facing controversy after a narco banner appeared in their homeland in […]
10 interesting facts about the Mazatlan Carnival that you should know
We are just a few days away from the 127th edition of the Mazatlán Carnival. This festival, which has a long tradition dating back to 1898, is known for being one of the most important and colorful in Mexico, and this year will have the theme “The Pearl”, inspired by the underwater world and the […]
The assassination of the governor of Sinaloa in 1944, the first violent event that marked the Mazatlán Carnival
“He was a guy who was linked to Cardenismo at a national level, he promoted the delivery of land to peasants from Sinaloa and to people who came from outside to obtain land in Sinaloa, and the people who lost their land in that process responded with aggression,” Vega said. The tragic event occurred during […]
The day a leader of the Arellano Félix cartel died at the Mazatlán Carnival
That February morning in 2002, a police mobilization after a shootout in the streets of the hotel zone left one person dead, which in time reshaped drug trafficking in Mexico. Until that moment, the Sinaloa clan of the Arellano Félix, based since the 1980s in Tijuana, Baja California, was one of the main organizations that […]
Sinaloa has more than 800 deaths after five months of clashes
Sinaloa has recorded more than 800 murders in the last five months, since an internal struggle of the eponymous cartel began in September after the capture of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, co-founder of the criminal organization that now demands that the United States repatriate him to Mexico. The entity in the northwest of the country […]
“Let’s take care of the mangroves”: 2.5 tons of garbage removed from El Infiernillo and Urías estuaries, Mazatlán
Two and a half tons of waste were removed from the El Infiernillo and Urías estuaries during the cleaning day of the “Let’s Take Care of the Mangroves” program promoted by the Government of Mazatlán through the Municipal Directorate of Ecology and Environment. This Saturday, municipal officials and high school and university students met at […]
A man is executed in Cerro del Crestón
A man was shot to death on Captain Joel Montes Camarena Street, in the Cerro del Crestón area. The attack occurred this afternoon-evening, adding to another homicide reported in the city. Paramedics from Veteran Firefighters went to the site, but the victim no longer had vital signs. Authorities secured the area so that experts could […]
Help us locate Jesus Antonio Hernandez Ruiz, who disappeared in Mazatlan
The Sinaloa State Commission for the Search for Persons requests the support of the public to locate Jesús Antonio Hernández Ruiz, 37 years old, who was last seen on February 13, 2025 in the municipality of Mazatlán. According to the search form, Jesús Antonio is approximately 1.75 meters tall, has a robust build, and has […]
Women from Mazatlán lead e-commerce in Sinaloa
E-commerce in Mazatlán has experienced notable growth, positioning the port as a leader in digital sales at the state level, where women stand out, said Ahuizotl López Apodaca. The Undersecretary of Economic Development of the Ministry of Economy of Sinaloa mentioned that Mazatlán has the “Seller of the Year” on the MercadoLibre platform, and at […]
Panamanian restaurant chain announces reduction in hours due to insecurity in Sinaloa
Panama, the largest restaurant company in the state, announced the reduction of its operating hours due to the violence in Sinaloa. These cuts are announced on the eve of the celebration of the Mazatlán International Carnival, which will take place from February 27 to March 4. Through a statement posted on its social networks, the […]