Chemotherapy and dialysis treatments, among others, increased in the private health sector of Sonora, between 2022 and 2023, according to health statistics published by Inegi. In the first case, the services went from 1,079 in 2022 to 1,841 in 2023, that is, an increase of 70.62%, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography, […]
Sonora cockfighters speak out against ban on cockfighting
Cockfighters in Sonora expressed their disagreement with the Animal Protection and Welfare Law that prohibits cockfighting. At a meeting, cockfighters from different municipalities in the state defended cockfighting as a sport and an economic support activity for families. Impact on the local economy Benito López pointed out that cockfighting, which covers all activities related to […]
This is the reason why the Stanley Black and Decker plant in Hermosillo, Sonora will close
The American company Stanley Black & Decker confirmed in recent days the definitive closure of the plant located in Hermosillo, Sonora, which will leave nearly five hundred workers affected after its liquidation. The leader of the Confederation of Workers of Mexico in Hermosillo, Óscar Ortiz Arvayo confirmed that after the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, […]
Sonora: GN secures cartridges and magazines in vehicles stolen from the US
Elements of the National Guard (GN), in coordination with personnel from the Mexican Army, seized 4,743 live cartridges of various calibers and 33 magazines for long weapons, inside two vehicles that had been reported stolen in the United States. In a statement on Sunday, the GN explained that the events were recorded during security and […]
Regularization of foreign cars in Sonora amounts to 372 million pesos
Since 2022, when the decree for the regularization of vehicles of foreign origin began, to date, 372 million pesos have been collected for 196 thousand legalized vehicles in Sonora, reported the head of the Secretariat of Public Finance. Carlos Hernández Cordero shared that the money raised for the legalization of vehicles has been allocated for […]
Sonora and BC agree to implement a single command to combat drug trafficking
In an effort to confront criminal gangs in northwestern Mexico, the state governments of Sonora and Baja California (led by Alfonso Durazo Montaño and Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda) agreed to implement a single command to reinforce security in the border area that is disputed by several antagonistic organized crime groups for the purpose of […]
The most polluted beaches in Sonora
The Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris) monitors the most frequented beaches in order to determine whether or not they represent a risk to the health of bathers. In Sonora, there are three main beaches most contaminated by enterococci, a bacteria that can indicate fecal contamination in the water. The one that […]
These are the three magical towns of Baja California Sur that you must visit if you live in Sonora
Each of these places stands out for its history, culture and natural beauty, providing unique experiences for all visitorsBy: Andrés Manuel Contreras Alaniz If you live in Sonora and are looking for a fascinating destination to explore, Baja California Sur offers three Magical Towns that you cannot miss: Loreto, Santa Rosalía and Todos Santos. Each […]
Arizona seeks to attract visitors to tourist spots in Sonora
In order to promote the tourist destinations that Sonora has and thus increase the demand of travelers who visit various municipalities, state authorities and tour operators are working on a program that consists of presenting destinations and packages to citizens of Arizona, with the intention that they consider this region in their vacation plans. Although […]
Dozens of sharks captured in Sonora; their arrival on the beaches is ruled out
“The sightings have not been on the beaches, but in the open sea and this is a reflection of the good health of the ocean” said the official to the media. Luis Arvayo Gálvez, Communication Liaison for PROFEPA.Arvayo Gálvez assured that visitors can continue to visit the state’s beaches without any concern Recently, images were […]