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Another judge blocks speedy extradition of arrested Mexican drug lord
It seems increasingly unlikely that a drug lord arrested earlier this month in Mexico will be quickly extradited to the United States.
July 27, 2022
Mexico reporting 60 confirmed cases of monkeypox
A top Mexican health official emphasized that the viral disease is not very deadly, and said he doesn't expect it to spread extensively.
July 26, 2022
Mexican security officials tout new data showing violence decline in 2021
More current data tracked by her office suggest that Mexico could be on track for an even more substantial drop in homicides this year.
July 26, 2022
Hermosillo campaign to save water launched as city struggles with supply
Hermosillo has a water problem. There isn’t enough to keep up with demand. So a group of nonprofits and business organizations are teaming up to push for greater conservation efforts.
July 25, 2022
Mexico declares controversial tourist train as a national security project
The Mexican government has restarted construction on a contested railroad project that had run into legal hurdles. Known as the Maya train, the railway has now been designated as a national security matter in order to continue work on the project.
July 25, 2022
Mexico will build 5 additional solar plants in Sonora
Sonora has become a test site for major solar energy projects in Mexico since the announcement last year that a massive new solar plant would be built near Rocky Point. Now, officials are planning additional facilities in the state.
July 25, 2022
Sonora may be on track for less violent 2022
Over the first six months of 2022, federal data show there were 87 fewer victims than the same period the year prior.
July 25, 2022
Sonoran feminist groups want abusers barred from political office
This week, a feminist collective in Sonora announced that it’s working to ban people who have committed gender violence from holding political office in the state.
July 22, 2022
Top U.S., Mexican officials discuss extradition of Caro Quintero
For the time being, Rafael Caro Quintero’s immediate extradition has been blocked by a Mexican judge.
July 22, 2022
Northern Mexican states reach agreement to improve security coordination
This week, Sonora’s governor announced a new agreement between northern Mexican states to improve security in the region.
July 21, 2022
AMLO laughs off U.S., Canada request for trade talks
The United States and Canada are requesting dispute settlement talks with Mexico over what they say are discriminatory energy policies. Under the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement — or USMCA — it could result in tariffs if the issue isn’t resolved.
July 20, 2022
Sonoran health authorities urge mask use as COVID cases rise
More serious metrics have also been on the rise, with 48 hospitalizations and 10 new deaths reported on Saturday.
July 19, 2022
After Caro Quintero’s arrest, Sonora reinforces security presence in Caborca
Sonora's governor acknowledged that such arrests can provoke violent responses, but argued that in the medium-term Quintero's arrest could reduce violence in the state.
July 19, 2022
AMLO denies DEA involvement in drug kingpin arrest
Over the weekend, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar released a statement that also claimed the operation was carried out exclusively by Mexican forces.
July 18, 2022
Reporter survives shooting in southern Sonora
A reporter in Sonora survived a shooting over the weekend. In a Facebook post, the journalist suggested that he could have been mistakenly targeted.
July 18, 2022
Sonora authorities call for preventive measures in response to dengue outbreak
The cases are heavily concentrated in the municipality of Alamos, which has a sizable expatriate population.
July 15, 2022
Longtime Sonoran law enforcement officer arrested
Sonora's Attorney General says that her office was not given a heads up about the impending arrest.
July 15, 2022
Mexico survey: Young women are most common victims of online attacks
A new survey shows an increase in cyberbullying in Mexico, and women and girls were the most impacted by those online attacks.
July 14, 2022
AMLO: Major solar plant underway in Sonora will be replicated in other border states
After a visit to the United States, Mexico’s president says his country could help provide energy to the U.S. through major investments in new solar farms.
July 14, 2022
In meeting with Biden, AMLO commits to invest in border infrastructure
Mexico’s president visited the White House this week to meet with President Joe Biden. During the visit, Mexico committed to a major investment in border infrastructure.
July 13, 2022

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