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Dengue cases continue to mount in Sonora
Cases are most heavily concentrated in southern Sonora, near the state's border with Sinaloa.
Nov. 14, 2022
Sonoran hero honored 115 years after sacrificing self to save town
Jesus Garcia's heroic action likely saved hundreds of lives in the Sonoran mining town of Nacozari, whose name was officially changed in 1909 to include its savior's surname.
Nov. 12, 2022
Report shows widespread wildlife trafficking in Mexico
A new report assesses the causes, scope and impacts of growing wildlife trafficking in Mexico, where species like jaguars, sloths, monkeys and lizards are being openly traded — both in public markets and on social media.
Nov. 11, 2022
Sonoran officials announce plans to address violence in schools
Violence in — and around — schools is a major concern for many parents and educators. In neighboring Sonora, officials say they are working on a new plan to address those issues. Sonoran education and public safety officials announced they are rolling out a violence prevention program in Sonora’s schools.
Nov. 11, 2022
Official says companies looking to move plants from Asia to Mexico
A top Mexican official says many North American companies are looking to relocate operations there from overseas. Earlier this week, Economy Minister Raquel Buenrostro addressed the Mexican Senate.
Nov. 10, 2022
AMLO backs Ayotzinapa commission head after complaints lodged
Attorneys representing soldiers accused of participating in the disappearance of 43 education students have formally alleged that truth commission head Alejandro Encinas fabricated evidence.
Nov. 9, 2022
Sonoran officials will investigate claims of housing fraud in Rocky Point
Sonoran officials say they are investigating a case of possible fraud in Rocky Point after an Arizona state representative highlighted the issue in a press conference this week.
Nov. 9, 2022
Judge rules in favor of Sonoran activist fighting to ease access to recreational pot
Sonoran activist and attorney Miguel Angel Haro hopes the ruling will ease the process for others hoping to take advantage of a 2021 Supreme Court ruling.
Nov. 8, 2022
Federal data: U.S. citizens are moving to Mexico in record numbers
The number of U.S. citizens living in Mexico has soared — with more than 8,000 receiving temporary residency in just the first nine months of this year.
Nov. 8, 2022
Hermosillo’s ‘Green Hackathon’ seeks sustainable solutions for businesses
Next week, entrepreneurs in the Sonoran capital Hermosillo will be developing sustainable solutions for businesses in the city looking to reduce their environmental impact.
Nov. 8, 2022
After critiques and revelations, top Mexican official defends Ayotzinapa investigation
Ayotzinapa truth commission head Alejandro Encinas said the body's work would continue.
Nov. 7, 2022
Avian flu found in 2 Sonoran poultry facilities
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that “the risk to the general public’s health from current H5N1 bird flu viruses is low.”
Nov. 7, 2022
Controversy over planned ‘narco museum’ in Sinaloa town
The hometown of well-known drug-lords like “El Chapo” could soon be the site of a museum on the history of cartels in the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
Nov. 7, 2022
Sonora leans into solar energy potential with solar plant construction
Neighboring Sonora continues to lean into its potential for solar power with a plan to build dozens of solar plants throughout the state.
Nov. 4, 2022
Sonora to receive federal funds for port modernization projects
Those traveling from Arizona to Sonora could soon see improvements at Mexican ports of entry. Officials say funds have been set aside to modernize the state’s six land ports.
Nov. 3, 2022
Prison official found murdered in Guaymas, Sonora
Officials in neighboring Sonora say they have recovered the body of a prison employee who was kidnapped earlier this week.
Nov. 3, 2022
Border wall causes jaguars to spend more energy accessing key resources
Conservationists have long described the impacts of the border wall on wildlife in the Arizona-Sonora borderlands. Now, a new study looks at how that infrastructure is causing increased energy expenditures for jaguar populations.
Nov. 2, 2022
Mexico will share Sonora’s clean energy plan at UN Climate Conference
Mexico will share a plan to develop new sustainable energy solutions in neighboring Sonora at the United Nation’s Climate Change Conference this month. Leaders see that as a major opportunity for the state.
Nov. 2, 2022
Mexico officially bids to host 2036 Summer Olympics
This week, Mexico officially put itself in the running to host the Summer Olympic Games in 2036. Officials see it as a show of the country’s sporting prowess.
Oct. 29, 2022
With 17 states in favor, reform extending public safety role of Mexican military passes
Mexico’s military can now remain on the country’s streets for an additional four years after a constitutional reform received the support of a majority of state legislatures — including neighboring Sonora.
Oct. 29, 2022

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