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Local News22 Feb

Municipal Police Face Bullets Following Attempted Kidnapping

A failed kidnapping in Lomas de Mazatlán resulted in a shootout between police and gunmen.

Local News21 Feb

Authorities Offer 1.3 Million Pesos to Retire Old Shimp Boats

Since implementing the program, the shrimp fleet has decreased by 38.5 percent.

National News18 Feb

“No More Weapons” Billboard Placed at U.S. Border

The billboard, which is in English and weighs 3 tons, was placed near an international bridge in Ciudad Juarez.

Local News16 Feb

Jumapam Says 2012 Will Be the Year of Clean Water

Jumapam proposes 78 projects this year, but its budget will fall short by 38 million pesos.

Local News14 Feb

Alianza Offers After Hour Bus Service for Carnaval

Late night party goers at Carnaval’s Olas Altas street dance will have an alternative to an expensive taxi ride home.

Local News13 Feb

Traffic Signs in Mazatlán Badly Deteriorated

At least 20 percent of traffic signs are deteriorated or do not function as intended.

Local News13 Feb

Restaurateur Murdered on Isla de la Piedra

The quiet ejido of Stone Island was the scene of the discovery of a double murder yesterday.

Local News11 Feb

Thefts of Heavy Machinery and Cargo Trucks Increase

Thefts of cargo trucks and heavy equipment take a financial toll on small business owners.

Local News10 Feb

Tiff Develops Between Sec. Of Tourism and Mayor over Premios Oye!

While the Premios Oye! were a resounding success for Mazatlán, the Mayor says permissions were not requested.

Local News9 Feb

Company Proposes Using Recycled Plastics in Construction Projects

National recycling company proposes to build environmentally sound structures from plastic in Sinaloa.

Local News7 Feb

Mayor Prohibits Cock Fights and Rodeos During Carnaval

For the first time, permissions for rodeos, cock fights and after-hour parties will be refused during Carnaval 2012.

Local News6 Feb

Boat Tour Operators Offer Incentive Pricing for Tourists

After experiencing a precipitous drop in clients, boat tour operators hope family packages will entice tourists during Carnaval and Semana Santa.

Local News4 Feb

Economic Corridor Businesses Conclude Successful Meeting

Preliminary discussions have begun between investors of the six states expected to profit from the economic corridor.

Local News3 Feb

WestJet to Discontinue Summer Flights to Mazatlán

The Canadian carrier WestJet cancels summer flights to Mazatlán in favour of other destinations.

Local News2 Feb

Municipality Prepares Charges Against Former Cultura Director

The municipality is investigating missing Cultura funds in the amount of 2.4 million pesos.

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THE DAY IN HISTORY

February 22, 1922: On this date, in the early morning hours, Francisco I. Madero and José María Pino Suárez were murdered on the orders of Victoriano Huerta.

by Eduardo Olivares A

NATIONAL NEWS LINKS

  • Mazatlan puts up a fight for its image – 21 Feb
  • Mexican beating victim Sheila Nabb released from hospital, likely to need more surgery – 21 Feb
  • Mexico City modern metro meets ancient Aztec life – 11 Feb
  • Mexico Arrests 9 Linked to Major Drug Cartel – 11 Feb
  • Politician's Free Tacos Leave over 650 Sick in Mexico – 11 Feb
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS LINKS

  • White House: IAEA visit a 'failure' for Iran - BBC News - 22 Feb 12
  • Chavez surgery throws Venezuela into uncertainty - The Associated Press - 22 Feb 12
  • Australian Leader Gillard Set for Showdown as Rudd Canvasses - BusinessWeek - 22 Feb 12
  • Italian Investigators Expand Cruise-Ship Sinking Probe - Wall Street Journal - 22 Feb 12
  • Somalia: chronicle of failure - The Guardian - 22 Feb 12
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RECENT COMMENTS

  • US Consulate

    22 Feb

    Jeanne says: I would say they will be perfectly safe. In all inclusive resorts, however, there are many Canadians and Americans...

  • ZASSHI – Japanese Bistro

    22 Feb

    Judy Johnson says: Now I wish we would have tried this restaurant!

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    22 Feb

    Roz Davidson says: Hi Kelly. I just got back from Mazatlan and I would say they would be safe anywhere they decide...

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READER POLL

Mazatlán's Carnaval begins on February 16th. What is your favourite event to attend during the festivities?

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  • LAST WEEK'S POLL

    What effigy or facsimile would you like to see set alight at the Carnaval Burning of Bad Humour this year?

    • Cruise Ship Lines (79%, 159 Votes)
    • Closure of Profeco in Mazatlán (9%, 19 Votes)
    • Jumapam (9%, 18 Votes)
    • The Venados (5%, 11 Votes)

    Total Voters: 202

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