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Home18 May

Annual 4-day Beach Party Begins in Escuinapa

Organizers are expecting between 30,000-50,000 to enjoy the “Fiestas del Mar de Las Cabras” this year.

Home16 May

Group Gathers to Inspect Tourist Attractions

Tourism businesses say it would not take a big investment to improve Mazatlán’s image as a first class beach destination.

Home9 Feb

National Premios Oye! Awards in Mazatlán for the First Time

Tonight Mazatlán is host to the annual nationally televised Mexican music awards ceremony at the Convention Center.

Home8 Feb

Garment Industry Studies the Morphology of Mexicans

The Mexican Garment Industry is studying body shapes of Mexicans in the hope of coming up with a better “fit.”

Home1 Feb

Sectur Floats Idea of Luxury Cruises in the Sea of Cortez

El Mar de Cortés, also known as the Gulf of California and the Sea of Cortez.

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THE DAY IN HISTORY

May 18, 1781: On this date the Inca José Gabriel Condorcanqui, known as "Tupac Amaru," was assassinated by the Spanish conquistadores.

by Eduardo Olivares A

NATIONAL NEWS LINKS

  • Mexican presidential candidates mostly mute on drug wars – 17 May
  • Members of Mexican drug gang are convicted in San Diego killings – 17 May
  • Despite bribery probe, Wal-Mart profit jumps 10.1% – 17 May
  • Generals Held in Drug Inquiry – 17 May
  • Migrants’ Rights Activist Is Leaving Mexico – 17 May
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS LINKS

  • Chicago Protests Draw Thousands Before NATO Event - New York Times - 18 May 12
  • 《人民日報》指賴昌星被判無期是正義的伸張 - 商業電台 - 18 May 12
  • Regime forces fire on massive Syrian protests - ABC Online - 18 May 12
  • Heading Into Talks With Iran, US Sees Hopeful Signs - New York Times - 18 May 12
  • Greek politics, Spanish banks test fragile eurozone's survival - MiamiHerald.com - 18 May 12
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RECENT COMMENTS

  • There are over Five Million Illiterate Mexicans

    18 May

    Jack says: They are misleading themselves; what a shame.

  • City Police Chief Sought by Organized Crime Investigators

    18 May

    mike says: The cartels loose their power when the drugs are not illegal in the US of A, Just like prohibition, learn...

  • Meet Alwin A.A. van der Heiden, Nature Photographer

    18 May

    Judith says: Thanks for the great article about Alwin, Peter. Not only is Alwin a great talent and a dedicated environmentalist, but...

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    The 2nd Annual Quicksilver surfing contest was postponed because organizers say they received no financial help from the tourism department. Should the State sponsor tourism events in Mazatlan?

    • Yes, they bring tourists and money. (55%, 46 Votes)
    • Depends on the event. (23%, 19 Votes)
    • No, they should be privately sponsored. (10%, 8 Votes)
    • Depends on government resources. (8%, 7 Votes)
    • Have no opinion. (4%, 3 Votes)

    Total Voters: 83

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