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. […]
Severe flooding in some areas of Puerto Peñasco
Contingency Plan Activated and OOMISLIM Intensifies Water Extraction Efforts in Coordination with the Municipal DIF – Areas like Tres Cruces and Benito Juárez Report Severe Damage In a scenario that took authorities and the community by surprise, much heavier than expected rainfall has battered the municipality since yesterday, leading to the declaration of a state […]
Hermosillo is the second city in Mexico with the most pet sterilizations
Nearly 18,000 sterilizations of dogs and cats were performed in Hermosillo this year. The director of the Municipal Institute for Animal Protection and Welfare stated that it is the second city in the country with the most sterilizations. David Palafox indicated that this year the municipality broke its sterilization record as part of the ongoing […]
Governor Durazo rules out water desalination project in Sonora
The governor asserted that there is no official information within the State Government regarding a plan of this type that mentioned Arizona. The governor of Sonora, Alfonso Durazo Montaño, categorically denied the existence of a water desalination project in the state, following recent reports that generated public interest. The governor asserted that there is no […]
Following allegations of extortion against business owners in Sonora, the leader of Catem, Carolina Lara Moreno, addressed the situation and responded to the accusations.
Business leaders from various sectors in Sonora released a joint statement accusing the Autonomous Confederation of Workers and Employees of Mexico (CATEM) of extortion. At least 20 business leaders participated in the document, including: Maquiladoras (assembly plants)Import and export companiesIn the statement, they accused the CATEM in Sonora of: ExtortionBlackmailUnion shamingThe accusations targeted various industries […]
ALL CHECKPOINTS IN SONORA WILL BE REMOVED
All checkpoints in the state will be removed, at least those set up by the Attorney General’s Office (FGR), the State Security Commission (CEVSE), and the so-called “Harfuch checkpoints.” This follows an agreement between authorities to stop harassing locals and other drivers on the highways. The decision was made considering the significant improvement in the […]