U.S. consular representatives visited the Civil Protection facilities in Baja California Sur to learn firsthand about this season’s rain and tropical cyclone forecasts. The meeting also allowed for the exchange of experiences on risk prevention and to strengthen cooperation in emergencies, especially given the region’s vulnerability to hydrometeorological phenomena. The head of the Undersecretariat of […]
Marina del Pilar Ávila, person of interest in US investigation
An official from an intelligence unit affiliated with the United States federal government has confirmed to the Los Angeles Press that Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila is a “person of interest” in the investigation related to a complex money laundering network and alleged ties to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Hotels in […]
Same-sex marriages are on the rise in Durango; women predominate.
This statistic is even more significant when compared to the 2021 data, when only three same-sex marriages were registered statewide, out of a total of 8,282. All three were between women, representing just 0.03 percent of the total. No marriages between men were reported that year. In contrast, in 2023, 7,735 marriages were recorded in […]
Half of companies have LGBTQ+ inclusion strategies
In the country, it is estimated that around five million people self-identify as LGBTI+, according to data from INEGI (National Institute of Statistics and Geography), and in Durango, there are 96,540 people, equivalent to seven percent of the population in that age group, according to the 2021 National Survey on Sexual Diversity (ENDISEG). Companies are […]
Would Durango be affected if a nuclear device exploded in the United States?
Although at first it seems like a remote possibility, the effects of a nuclear explosion can extend far beyond the site where it occurs, depending on various factors such as the location of the attack, atmospheric conditions, and the magnitude of the detonation. But what would be the closest scenario? The closest military base to […]
Gallardo inaugurates the expansion of the Zacatecas-Ahualulco highway
The expansion works on the Zacatecas-Ahualulco Highway were inaugurated this Thursday, marking the start of operations of a modern road that replaces the old road that for years posed a risk to travelers in the region. The 14.8-kilometer project includes a double lane construction, shoulders, high-quality asphalt, drainage works, and signage. With an investment of […]
Zacatecas prepares to host Charros de Acero in the 2025 season.
The Government of Zacatecas presented the activities for the Charros de Acero 2025 Season event, which will take place from June 27 to 29 at the Monumental Lienzo Charro de Zacatecas “Antonio Aguilar Barraza.” This event marks the beginning of the five-year celebrations of Charros de Acero, with the participation of outstanding teams that will […]
Sinaloa producers would reduce tomato planting by 20% due to US tariffs.
The possible imposition of a 20.91 percent tariff on Mexican tomatoes by the United States government has raised alarm among vegetable producers in Sinaloa, who warn that they could reduce the area planted with this export crop by up to 20 percent in the next agricultural cycle. Roberto Bazúa Campaña, president of the Culiacán River […]
How the Sinaloa Cartel operates and who its main rival is
The Sinaloa Cartel (CDS), one of Mexico’s most powerful criminal organizations, has built its power structure through family ties, strategic alliances, and its ability to adapt to changes in the national and international drug trafficking landscape. Since its inception, family and cronyism have been the pillars that sustain the leadership of this group, allowing for […]
San Cristóbal is without water, but Coca-Cola continues to extract 1.2 million liters per day.
In the San Cristóbal region of Mexico, families remain without running water for days, forced to stock up until Monday, when authorities may restore the supply. In working-class neighborhoods, not even a drop flows from the taps, while children, the elderly, and families must organize themselves, as they may face a shortage that now seems […]