The acts of violence that occurred in the neighboring state of Sinaloa have a severe impact on the local economy, especially in the area of reservations and all the activities related to the operation of travel agencies, as announced by the head of AACYTED (Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies in the State of Durango), […]
The Sierra of Durango suffers for Sinaloa
Owners of ecotourism areas in the Sierra Madre Occidental, on the Durango side, confess that they are quite worried about what is happening in Sinaloa, because in one of the best times of the year for them, the rental cabins are almost empty, as cancellations have skyrocketed. They say that there are two times of […]
This is the breakdown of the clashes in Sinaloa until today
For days, Sinaloa has been under a wave of violence caused by the confrontation between two criminal groups and the intervention of federal forces. How is the situation so far? What is the situation in the state? The logistical strength of the criminal groups in conflict is weakened by the seizure of weapons, ammunition and […]
600 soldiers arrive in Mazatlán to reinforce security
On the morning of Saturday, September 21, 600 military personnel arrived in Mazatlán, Sinaloa. The objective of this deployment is to strengthen the operational actions already carried out by military personnel in the state, in order to inhibit the activities of organized crime. These troops will work in close coordination with local authorities, with the […]
Wave of violence leaves 55 dead in Sinaloa and 60 in Nuevo Leon in 11 days
The confrontation between the groups of “Los Chapitos” and “El Mayito Flaco” has left at least 55 dead in just 11 days in Sinaloa, but in Nuevo Leon, where Governor Samuel Garcia claims to have a shield against organized crime, 60 murders were recorded in the same period. After weeks of tension derived from the […]
Businessmen fear that armed conflict in Sinaloa will spread to Durango
In the face of the ongoing armed conflict in Sinaloa between two organized crime cells, businessmen say they are not calm, and are currently waiting to see if it spreads to Durango territory, especially in the urban area as is already happening in the neighboring state, said the president of the National Chamber of the […]
Did they shout against AMLO in Mazatlán? No, they manipulated the audio
A video is circulating on social media recorded on an avenue in Mazatlán in which people are heard shouting “it was a mistake to vote for Obrador” and has a caption that says “this is how things are in Mazatlán.” But the audio does not correspond to the facts, it was inserted in an edition […]
Mazatlan Police Commander Killed While Traveling in His Car
Despite police efforts to capture those responsible, the attackers escaped. Source: milenio
US is not responsible for violence in Sinaloa, says Ambassador Ken Salazar
The United States ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, said that his country is not responsible for the shootouts that are taking place in Sinaloa. As part of his visit to the state of Chihuahua, to meet with businessmen and politicians, Salazar also offered a press conference at the consular headquarters in Ciudad Juárez, and there […]
Three funeral home employees reported missing on their way from San Ignacio to Mazatlán
Three employees of a funeral home have not communicated since Tuesday afternoon when they were traveling from a branch in San Ignacio to Mazatlán. Colleagues and relatives reported the probable disappearance 24 hours after the last contact by phone. The three employees left San Ignacio aboard a Suburban truck with the logos of the funeral […]