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LATEST ARTICLES

  • Friday Jan 27th:
  • A Different Approach to Address Violence
  • Friday Jan 27th:
  • International Travelers Increased during Last of 2011
  • Friday Jan 27th:
  • Many Mexicans Have No Internet Access
  • Friday Jan 27th:
  • Surf’s Up
  • Friday Jan 27th:
  • UPDATED: Hotel Guest Responsible for Beating of Canadian at Mazatlán Resort

FEATURE

  • Arrest Made in Canadian Tourist Beating Incident
  • 27 Jan
  • Governor Mario López Valdez announced the apprehension of the Sheila Nabb attacker.

Local News27 Jan

UPDATED: Hotel Guest Responsible for Beating of Canadian at Mazatlán Resort

The Sinaloa Attorney General’s office states surveillance video indicates a tourist was responsible for the attack on Canadian tourist Sheila Nabb.

Local News25 Jan

Disney Cancels Arrivals in Mazatlán for 2013

Director of Port Administration announced today it has been advised Disney Cruises will not return to Mazatlán due to security concerns.

National News23 Jan

Mexico’s New Stele of Light Becomes a Lightning Rod

The monument was to be two erect columns, one for each 100 year anniversary of Mexico?s war of independence.

QUICK NEWS

  • A Different Approach to Address Violence
  • 27 Jan
  • International Travelers Increased during Last of 2011
  • 27 Jan
  • Many Mexicans Have No Internet Access
  • 27 Jan
  • Mexico is Second Largest Producer of Child Porn
  • 26 Jan
  • Zetas are Mexico’s Largest Drug Cartel
  • 26 Jan

COLUMN

Mexico’s Oil Subsidies: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

The Page Turner

23 Jan

The Page Turner, a weekly in-depth column on current Mexican topics of interest by writer and retired lawyer, Murry Page.
  • Mexico’s Oil Subsidies: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
  • By September of 2007 it was obvious that the gasoline subsidy that had long been part of Mexico’s economic policy would create financial havoc on the country.

RESTAURANT REVIEWS

  • Surf’s Up Surf’s Up
  • 27 Jan
  • A little out of the way, Surf’s Up Restaurant in Nuevo Mazatlán is well worth the drive, says reviewer Bill Demmer.

  • more restaurant reviews
Arts & Culture17 Jan

VIDEO: Mexico pays homage to actor Pedro Armendariz Jr.

Family and friends gathered in Mexico City’s Palacio de Bellas Artes on Monday to pay their final respects to Mexican actor Pedro Armendariz Jr.

Arts & Culture14 Jan

350 Tourism Events Planned for Mazatlán in 2012

The municipality is expected to see approximately 48,000 tourists in 2012, not including sports events and Carnaval.

Arts & Culture4 Jan

Good News for Music Lovers in January

Gordon Campbell and the Sinaloa Symphony Orchestra of the Arts will present a concert series in January in Mazatlán.

VIDEO

  • Mexico: Crimes at the Border
  • Mexico: Crimes at the Border
  • 25 Jan

  • The Day is New: Dawn to Darkness in Mexico City c1940
  • The Day is New: Dawn to Darkness in Mexico City c1940
  • 25 Jan

  • Filming “The Pearl of the Pacific”
  • Filming “The Pearl of the Pacific”
  • 25 Jan

COLUMN

True or false?

Mike Time

16 Jan

Posting on the 15th and end of each month, resident sailor, humourist and erstwhile philosopher Mike Latta ruminates on all things Mazatlecan…or not.
  • True or false?
  • Civilization begins when the strong finally realize they have a duty to protect the weak.

AROUND TOWN

  • The 5th Annual Hospice Golf Tournament The 5th Annual Hospice Golf Tournament
  • The annual Hospice fundraiser golf tournament, held at Estrella del Mar Golf Course on Saturday January 14th, was once again a great success.

MOVIES IN MAZATLAN

  • Movies Playing Jan 27 – Feb 02 Movies Playing Jan 27 – Feb 02
  • Our resident film critic Ken Albanese reviews this week’s movie selections including Conviction starring Hilary Swank.

COLUMN

Why Meditate? Three Good Reasons

To Your Health

18 Jan

Mazatlán resident Judith Bond has a Master's degree in Health Science from the University of Toronto and has written articles for publications such as Today's Health and Chatelaine.)
  • Why Meditate? Three Good Reasons
  • Meditation is being shown to reduce the wear and tear of stress, improve brain structure and function and may ward off the effects of aging.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Maz Membership Library fundraiser – 29 Jan
  • Play Reading – 31 Jan
  • A Special Invitation to Guatemala Land of Eternal Spring – 05-17 Feb
  • Answer our NEW Reader Poll at the bottom of this page.
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THE DAY IN HISTORY

January 27, 1973: On this date a ceasefire ended the war in Vietnam.

by Eduardo Olivares A

NATIONAL NEWS LINKS

  • Get hooked on Mazatlan cuisine – 25 Jan
  • Demián Bichir, Star of A Better Life and Surprise Oscar Nominee – 25 Jan
  • Mexico strikes Sinaloa cartel as Cabrera Sarabria shot – 25 Jan
  • Mexico and EU Sign Pact to Boost Tourism – 25 Jan
  • Journey to Mexico provides world-class bass fishing – 20 Jan
  • Mexico City ex-prosecutor picked by leftist party as candidate for capital’s mayoralty – 20 Jan
  • Bonds Gain as Traders Pare Rate-Increase Bets: Mexico City Mover – 20 Jan
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS LINKS

  • Costa Backs Passengers - Wall Street Journal - 27 Jan 12
  • Protests sweep through Senegal after poll ruling - Reuters UK - 27 Jan 12
  • Afghan president in UK to discuss French troop withdrawal - BBC News - 27 Jan 12
  • Ethiopia: Troops Will Remain in Somalia Until Reinforcements From African ... - New York Times - 27 Jan 12
  • Russia: Liberal Candidate Is Barred From Election - New York Times - 27 Jan 12

RECENT COMMENTS

  • Arrest Made in Canadian Tourist Beating Incident

    27 Jan

    Vince says: God forbid a wife leaves her hotel room while the husband was sleeping. My oh my! It is...

  • UPDATED: Hotel Guest Responsible for Beating of Canadian at Mazatlán Resort

    27 Jan

    Angel L says: If the victim was repeatedly hit in the face and nowhere else, wouldn't a profiler say that would be a...

  • Arrest Made in Canadian Tourist Beating Incident

    27 Jan

    Vince says: Only Acosta can answer that...

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THE PEARL OF THE PACIFIC

In less than one and a half hours, over seven tons of garbage along the highway between Villa Unión and Sigueros were collected by 702 volunteer residents of Villa Union, El Roble, El Guayabo and Siqueros on January 24th. Each volunteer was given a blanket for their efforts by the municipal government.

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READER POLL

The local immigration office predicts an upswing in 2012 of foreigners applying for permanent residence in Mazatlán. What's your opinion?

  • Yes, more foreigners will begin living in Mazatlán. (39%, 83 Votes)
  • Applications will decrease. (37%, 79 Votes)
  • Applications will stay about the same. (24%, 52 Votes)

Total Voters: 214

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  • RESTAURANT REVIEWS

    • Surf’s Up
    • Mariscos Los 30
    • Sunday Brunch at the Pino Suárez Market
    • Cocinita Elsy “Mamuquitas”
    • Las Delicias de la Fonda
    • Bodega Snacks & Beer
    • The Water’s Edge
    • Christy’s Restaurant and Sports Bar
    • Juanita’s Restaurant
    • Tony’s Burgers
    • Social Café Lounge
    • Sefe’s Restaurant

    ARTS & CULTURE

    • VIDEO: Mexico pays homage to actor Pedro Armendariz Jr.
    • 350 Tourism Events Planned for Mazatlán in 2012
    • Good News for Music Lovers in January
    • Eleven Films You May Have Missed in 2011
    • The Origin of the Mexican Piñata
    • 2012 Carnaval Theme Announced
    • The History behind Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe
    • Poetry in Motion for Mazatlán’s Bus Passengers

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