The Baja California Sur State Attorney General’s Office reported the arrest of Cristian Iván, alias “El Cholo 40.” According to authorities, “El Cholo 40” is identified as the leader of a criminal group operating in Baja California Sur, linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. Authorities in Baja California Sur confirmed the arrest of Cristian Iván, alias […]
The overall enrollment in early childhood education in Baja California Sur grew by 27.2%.
Attention at the Child Development Centers in Baja California Sur saw a 27.21% increase in overall enrollment, reported Rosario del Carmen Salazar Estrada, head of the Early Childhood Education Department at the Ministry of Public Education (SEP). In the 2021-2022 school year, 1,753 children and infants were served; while in the 2024-2025 period, the number […]
In Durango, 20 businesses closed their doors in 2026.
In addition to the difficult economic situation facing families in Durango, a considerable increase in rental costs has been recorded. January isn’t even over yet, and 20 businesses have already closed in downtown Durango, reported Beatriz Zamora, vice president of the merchants of the Constitución Corridor and former president of the National Chamber of Small […]
Three out of every five students in Durango suffer bullying.
Gabriela Vázquez Chacón, a local representative for the National Action Party (PAN), warned that in Durango, three out of every five students have suffered bullying. For this reason, in commemoration of the International Day of Non-Violence and Peace in Schools, she presented a statement on the matter during a session of the Permanent Commission. In […]
IEPC Durango sets contribution amounts for members and supporters of political parties
The General Council determined that members may contribute up to 2.1 million pesos and supporters a total maximum of 6.3 million pesos this year. The General Council of the Electoral and Citizen Participation Institute (IEPC) approved, during its first ordinary session of 2026, the contribution limits for members and supporters of political parties for this […]
Durango’s economy falls 2% in the third quarter of 2025; the industrial sector is the most affected
Durango’s Economy Shrinks 2% in Third Quarter of 2025; Industrial Sector Hardest Hit According to the Quarterly Indicator of State Economic Activity (ITAEE) published by INEGI, the state of Durango registered a two percent contraction in its commercial activity during the third quarter of 2025. This figure places Durango as the third worst performing state […]
Óscar Alvarado, a regional Mexican singer, dies after being shot nearly two weeks ago in Durango.
Regional Mexican music is in mourning following the death of Óscar Alvarado, “El Chino del Rancho,” a 34-year-old singer from Durango. He died after being hospitalized for several days following a shooting outside a nightclub in Durango’s capital city on January 18. The news was confirmed by family and close friends on social media, where […]
‘Murderer!’, ‘Get out’; Felipe Calderón confronted by students in Paris
Former President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa was heckled and called a “murderer” by students during his participation in a panel at the 2026 Leaders and Youth Summit, organized by the Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po) this Wednesday. In the video shared on social media by Jenaro Villamil, head of the Mexican State Public Broadcasting […]
Mexico reinforces security in Sinaloa with 1,600 soldiers after armed attack on legislators
Mexico’s Ministry of Defense deployed 1,600 troops to the northwestern state of Sinaloa on Thursday to reinforce security in the region, following Wednesday’s shooting attack against two opposition lawmakers in the city of Culiacán. The Ministry of Defense detailed that the deployment began at 8:40 a.m. local time (2:40 p.m. GMT) and included the airlift […]
Mexico avoids details about oil shipments to Cuba
Oil tankers traveling from Mexico to Cuba have captured the world’s attention in the last month. Following the United States’ intervention in Venezuela and the takeover of its energy industry, Mexico became the de facto largest supplier of hydrocarbons to the island. This has been happening since 1993, but since 2024 it has been carried […]