The Maritime Terminal of Mazatlán closed in May with a cumulative total of 78,248 vehicles, surpassing the 45,327 operations recorded during the same period in 2023, as reported by Jesús Rigel Sánchez Garzón. The head of the Secretariat of Economic Development, Tourism, and Fisheries in Mazatlán specified that in terms of imports, the cumulative from […]
Cases of traumatic contact with marine animals on the rise in Mazatlán
Incidents include jellyfish burns, sea urchin pricks, and stingray stings. In recent weeks, the Mexican Red Cross, Mazatlán Delegation, has reported a significant increase in treatments for traumatic contact with marine animals. These incidents, which include jellyfish burns, stingray stings, and sea urchin pricks, have primarily affected vacationers, especially foreigners, reported Dr. Jaqueline Valerio Ramos, […]
Mexico Prepares Tender for Stage 3 of Solar Plant in Puerto Peñasco
The Mexican state-owned company CFE (Federal Electricity Commission) is expected to promptly launch the third of four stages of the 1 GW Puerto Peñasco solar park in the state of Sonora, representing approximately 300 MW of capacity. Rafael Cabanillas, the state energy director, stated during a virtual conference on Wednesday that CFE, the entity responsible […]
Beltrones warns possible intervention of organized crime on June 2 in some Sonora areas
The candidate alerts for threats and pressures of people linked to criminal groups towards candidates, representatives of Casillas and Citizens Hermosillo.- Faced with citizen complaints, the possibility of organized crime intervention in the electoral process of Sunday, June 2 in some areas of Sonora, Manlio Fabio Beltrones, candidate for the Senate of the Republic, is […]
Conalep students win second place in the National Polka Competition in Sonora
Students from the National College of Technical Professional Education (Conalep), Campus Juárez II, obtained second place in the Youth and Adult categories during the 5th National Polka Contest “Y Arriba Sonora”, in the city of Nogales. The “Kuaukali” folk dance group is made up of 14 dancers (9 women and 5 men), of which 11 […]
‘Day zero’ of water in Sonora: Dams are at 10% of their capacity
Sonora’s water reserves have decreased since July due to the extreme drought facing the state. The Sonora dam system is at 10.2 percent of its storage capacity, according to technical data from the Northwest Basin Organization (OCNO) as of May 17, 2024. As a whole, Sonora’s reservoirs have a reserve of 878.2 million cubic meters […]
Sinaloa Cartel trafficker falls in Washington with gold-plated weapons, fentanyl and money
The arrest of the criminal operator stemmed from a two-month investigation that led to the city of Burien United States (US) authorities managed to identify and arrest a drug trafficker who worked for the Sinaloa Cartel in Washington, where he used to distribute illicit substances such as fentanyl. At the time of his arrest, said […]
Of the national livestock export, Sonora contributes 30%; ranks second in the country
Alfonso Durazo and Víctor Manuel Villalobos lead the inauguration of the 88th edition of the National Livestock Convention The state of Sonora contributes 30% of the national livestock export, placing it in second place in the country, reported Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño when participating in the inauguration of the 88th edition of the National Livestock […]
In Sonora, a reporter is trapped while covering a shooting | VIDEO
The event occurred in the middle of a violent day in Ciudad Obregón that left one soldier injured and one civilian killed. A reporter was caught in the crossfire while covering a shooting in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora on Monday night. The events were recorded around 11:00 p.m., when communicator Eduardo Flores responded to a report […]
Despite Sonora Mexico being ranked as dangerous destination, Tucsonans still plan to travel
The vibrant streets of Puerto Peñasco, adorned with colorful flags, beckon many seeking respite from the heat. Puerto Peñasco, in Sonora, Mexico, is renowned for its stunning sunsets, pristine beaches, and rich cultural tapestry. However, the U.S. State Department expresses concern over the travel route to this idyllic location. A recent grim discovery by authorities […]