The Latest Breaking News from Sinaloa

Simon Turns for Sinaloa: PVR Shut Till Tuesday, California's Diaspora Bracing

Hurricane Simon weakens to Cat. 1 but heads for Sinaloa — PVR airport closed until Tuesday, California's diaspora on alert.

Latin Times · Oct 12

Mazatlán Prison Riot Leaves 10 Dead, Including Visiting Child, and 16 Injured

A riot at El Castillo prison in Mazatlán, in Mexico's Sinaloa state, left 10 people dead and 16 inmates injured Thursday, authorities said. Nine of those killed were prisoners; the other victim was a family member visiting the facility, identified by media reports as a child.

Latin Times · Oct 9

Mexico prison riot kills 10 and leaves 16 injured as inmates clash during family visiting hours

Members of the army, National Guard, navy and state security forces entered the prison to restore order

The Independent UK · Oct 9

8 Grocery Chains Affected by This Summer’s Jalapeño Salmonella Recall

What started as a localized food safety investigation into Mexican-style fast-food chains quickly expanded into a massive multi-state recall affecting supermarket shelves nationwide. Federal health agencies traced a growing Salmonella Javiana outbreak back to contaminated fresh jalapeño peppers imported from Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. While restaurant…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 3

Influencer shot dead in Mexico while livestreaming: Suspect arrested in cartel-hit Sinaloa

Mexico has arrested a man suspected of shooting dead influencer Cesar Gastelum during a livestream earlier this month, authorities said Wednesday, as investigators linked the killing to his social media posts.

The Times of India · Aug 27

Sinaloa's Governor Was Gone for 112 Days. His Return Lasted Just 34 Hours

Rubén Rocha Moya spent nearly four months away from the Sinaloa governor's office while Mexican authorities investigated U.S. allegations that he protected one of the world's most powerful drug cartels. When he finally returned Friday, his comeback lasted only 34 hours.

Latin Times · Aug 24

Mexican governor seeks leave again amid backlash after return following US drug charges indictment

Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha has again asked to step away from office, just days after returning to his post following a more than three-month leave prompted by US drug-trafficking charges.

The Times of India · Aug 23

Mexican governor wanted on US drug charges returns to job

MEXICO CITY - The governor of Mexico's violence-plagued Sinaloa state, who is wanted by the United States on drug trafficking charges announced Friday he had resumed office after a nearly four-month absence to fight the allegations.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

Sheinbaum Says 'El Mayo' Case Remains Open After Mexico Arrests Witness to His Alleged Kidnapping

Mexico has made a new arrest in the investigation into how Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was allegedly kidnapped and flown across the border into U.S. custody, with President Claudia Sheinbaum saying that the case remains open more than two years later.

Latin Times · Aug 21

Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Member Confirms Los Chapitos Helped Rubén Rocha Moya Win 2021 Election

Rocha Moya, the joint candidate of Morena and the Sinaloa Party, won 56.60% of the vote. Following the election, opposition parties called for the results to be annulled, arguing that violence had prevented voters from casting ballots freely and affected the outcome.

Latin Times · Aug 15