Thousands struggle with aftermath of Hurricane Jimena

You probably saw something on the news about Hurricane Jimena - a monster storm that supposedly ended up blowing out to sea, causing less harm than expected.Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the...

The Gulf of California Rocks With 6.0 Quake

The 6.0 magnitude quake this morning at 5 am was strong enough to be felt in the states of Sonora, Sinaloa and Baja California Sur. A similar earthquake, a bit stronger 6.3, was felt on saturday September 1st 2007...

Scene at ABC day care chilling, Calderon orders investigation

The scene at the ABC day care center in Mexico is being described as "chilling". The deadly fire at the Mexico day-care center has claimed the lives of thirty-eight children so far, and Mexico's President Felipe...

Burn Victims of Mexican Day Care to be Treated in California

UPDATE:The death toll now stands at 41, and at least a dozen more of the children are in grave condition.The Shriners Hospital is now treating two toddlers, both are listed in critical condition and will "require...

Girls Night Out

August 22 2008, Sonora California Its refreshing seeing kids having a good time and being silly.

Five Killed in a 150-Mile Long Gunbattle

All photos courtesy of Nuevo Día newspaper Clearly, someone had insisted on murder. Four people died in a sporadic gunbattle that stretched for more than 150 miles, ending in Hermosillo, Sonora, yesterday. An entire family was targeted, heavies from Sinaloa...

Press Freedom Report Paints Grim Picture for Latin America

"Press Freedom Report Paints Grim Picture for Latin America November 22, 2007 · No Comments Journalists in Latin America continue to be the victims of murders, threats and harassment when investigating sensitive subjects such as corruption and drug trafficking, according to...

Mexico slams US border plans

Mexico's President Felip Calderon has urged the US Government not to try to solve illegal immigration to the US from Mexico by erecting more walls."Mexico criticises US border plansMexican President Felipe Calderon has told governors from US border states that illegal...

Complaints, allegations cause shakeup with local Grupo Beta agency

AGUA PRIETA, Sonora, Mexico — A criminal threatening complaint and allegations of abuse resulted in a shakeup this month at the Agua Prieta regional branch of Grupo Beta — Mexico’s migrant aid agency.

NATION IN BRIEF

NOGALES, Ariz. -- The governors of Arizona and the Mexican state of Sonora announced plans to combat border-related crime Friday, saying they were prompted to act in part because their national governments have...

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