Last Wednesday, January 28, as a result of intelligence work and inter-institutional coordination, members of the Mexican Navy (SEMAR) and the Criminal Investigation Agency (AMIC) arrested Jesús Iván “N,” alias “El Chino Arce,” in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora. The individual, identified by state authorities as a high-profile criminal, was considered a priority target and one of […]
They built a tunnel in Hermosillo… the whole city gathered to see it.
Media outlets in Hermosillo began reporting that large crowds gathered for the inauguration of the newly constructed underpass tunnel in the city. Videos showed the tunnel’s inauguration, which was attended by the mayor, his wife, and other public officials. Similarly, when the camera panned across the crowd, hundreds of people could be seen walking through […]
Expogan Sonora 2026 lineup revealed: everything you need to know
This afternoon’s event will take place live from the Expogan facilities and will include a press conference for local media outlets interested in learning firsthand about the details of the 2026 tour. So far, the only artist unofficially announced is Grupo Firme, who leaked their performance for Saturday, May 9th, as part of their “La […]
Nearly 20 bird species in Sonora are at risk due to habitat loss, invasive species, and human pressure: Specialist
Around 20 bird species face some degree of risk in Sonora, a situation that has worsened in recent years due to habitat loss, human pressure, and various practices that directly affect their populations, warned Alf Melling, a research professor at the University of Sonora. The academic, affiliated with the Department of Technological Research, explained that […]
They are seeking to attract retirees from the United States to live in Sonora.
Representatives of the Tour Operators Association in Sonora are seeking to attract a specific segment of retired U.S. citizens to relocate to the state. This was revealed by Julio Rascó Torres, president of the association, who said that these individuals have already been identified in some areas of Central Mexico, such as Querétaro and Guanajuato. […]
The FAOT 2026 Opera Festival kicks off in Álamos, Sonora
With a lineup featuring more than 400 national and international artists, the 41st edition of the Alfonso Ortiz Tirado Festival (FAOT) has begun. One of Latin America’s most important music festivals, it transforms the Magical Town of Álamos into an open-air stage for bel canto, popular music, and contemporary artistic expressions until January 31. The […]
Anthropological findings identify solar calendar in the Sonoran Desert
Based on its location, position, engraving, and geometric shape, an ancient stone containing “the movement of the Universe,” discovered in the Sonoran Desert by experts from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), could be a horizon calendar that records the Sun’s path in its annual cycle. The area is one of the most enigmatic […]
Authorities warn of forced recruitment through fake job offers in Sonora
Marco Paz, spokesperson for the Sonora Citizens’ Committee for Public Safety, warned of the increase in a phenomenon that for years was mostly concentrated in central and southern Mexico, but which is now appearing in Sonora: forced recruitment. “We are concerned about the forced recruitment of children and young people. Lured by promises of attractive […]
In Texas, Durazo promotes Sonora as an investment destination
With a strategic vision that positions Sonora at the forefront of economic growth, boosted by the Sonora Sustainable Energy Plan, Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño presented the state’s competitive advantages to international business leaders in Dallas, Texas, with the goal of attracting new investments and consolidating Sonora as a hub for technological, industrial, and sustainable development. […]