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Opinion2 May

When is a Tribute not a Tribute?

Knowing Jackie Peterson as I did, I was deeply saddened and angered to see a tribute to her that violated that for which she stood.

Opinion28 Apr

Car Permit Deposit: No Return Forthcoming

I have now been told the deposit will not be refunded because the permit had expired.

Opinion25 Apr

Repair Handicap Ramps in Mazatlán, Por Favor

Wheelchair accessibility in Mazatlán is improving, but some areas are far behind.

Opinion6 Feb

The Strange World of American Football

It is hard to see this event as a game, perhaps a staged Hollywood happening is what is created.

Opinion23 Jan

Open Letter to Cruise Ship Companies from Residents of Mazatlán

Local residents are troubled by the perpetuation of myths of safety concerns in Mazatlan made by cruise ship associations.

Opinion18 Oct

Mixed Martial Arts at the Convention Center: My Point of View

Mazatlán resident Bill Demmer attended the MMA event held last week at the Convention Center, and has something to say about it.

Opinion28 Jun

Graphic Photos of Violence in Newspapers

The publication of photos related to narco violence in Mazatlán is damaging our society.

Opinion26 Jun

Sam’s Club

My “like/hate” relationship with Mazatlán’s Sam’s Club.

Opinion30 Nov

A Creative Botanical Scam

Señoras, wanna buy seeds for coloured calle lilies straight from my garden? Of course, we had to have them.

Opinion22 Nov

The Long Road Home

It’s never pleasant meeting an angry cop in the midst of a traffic nightmare when you’re just trying to get home.

Opinion25 Aug

Mexican Trucks in the U.S.: A Road to Nowhere

The United States continues its filibuster against implementing its NAFTA agreement with Mexican trucking companies.

Opinion2 Jul

One US journalist’s nonconformist view of Mexico

American journalist Linda Ellerbee has something to say about how Mexico is reported in the media.

Opinion27 Feb

Re: Living in the Dumps

Twelve-year-old Carlos Lopez Perez and others pick through garbage in the dump in Tapachula, Mexico, in hopes of finding things they can use or sell.

Opinion27 Feb

Bus Mania Hits the Streets

If you take public transport in Mazatlán you do so at risk to your life and health. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Opinion20 Feb

It’s a Jungle Out There

Feel fortunate if you haven’t witnessed either first hand or by proxy, unlucky Mazatlán pedestrians suddenly executing a cart-wheeling face plant into the asphalt.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

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  • English movies playing in Mazatlan this week.
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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

  • France's Hollande Sticking to Early Afghan Pullout - ABC News - 18 May 12
  • 賴昌星囚終身 財產充公 - 香港新浪網 - 18 May 12
  • Rising Greek Political Star, Foe of Austerity, Puts Europe on Edge - New York Times - 18 May 12
  • Chicago Protests Draw Thousands Before NATO Event - New York Times - 18 May 12
  • Obama inaugura G8 tras abogar por políticas de crecimiento con Hollande - Univisión - 18 May 12
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RECENT COMMENTS

  • City Police Chief Sought by Organized Crime Investigators

    18 May

    Qualicumbob says: Mike, if you would check out statistics you would find that Mexico has a drug problem equal to that of...

  • 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...

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READER POLL

If you could choose just one, what would be your favourite food in Mazatlán?

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  • Polls Archive
  • PREVIOUS POLL

    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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  • RESTAURANT REVIEWS

    • Puerto Azul
    • Bocatto
    • Il Mosto Revisited
    • Tacos Borracho
    • The Water’s Edge
    • Diego’s Beach House: Not just a restaurant, but an experience
    • Bodega Snacks & Beer
    • Mariscos Los 30
    • Mary’s
    • MACAWS
    • El Molcajete Loco
    • Hola de Boba, Vietnamese Cuisine
    • Sunday Brunch at the Pino Suárez Market
    • Cocinita Elsy “Mamuquitas”
    • El Huizachal

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