The Mazatlan Messenger

Annual 4-day Beach Party Begins in Escuinapa

Maureen Dietrich — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:59:28 +0000

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

Movies Playing May 18-24

Ken Albanese — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:52:48 +0000

Our resident film critic Ken Albanese reviews this week’s movie selections including Contraband starring Mark Wahlberg and Kate Beckinsale.

There are over Five Million Illiterate Mexicans

Murry Page — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:59:20 +0000

Five million citizens of México are illiterate, 10 million did not complete primary school, and 16 million did not complete high school.

Mexicans Like Their Facebook

Murry Page — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:58:29 +0000

Facebook has 900 million users; of which 35 million are located in México.

México’s 1st Quarter GDP at 4.6%

Murry Page — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:57:45 +0000

Mexican economic activity expanded 4.6% in the first quarter of 2012.

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

Peter Murphy — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:51:08 +0000

At home in the Sierra Madres, Alwin is renowned internationally for his nature photography and environmental sensitivity.

México wins “Dolphin-Safe” Battle

Murry Page — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:11:36 +0000

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled that the U.S. “dolphin-safe” labeling of tuna discriminated against México.

El Rosario Seeks to Become Pueblo Mágico

Murry Page — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:10:34 +0000

The designation of Pueblo Mágico would increase tourism and improve the quality of life of the residents of El Rosario

City Police Chief Sought by Organized Crime Investigators

Maureen Dietrich — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:04:15 +0000

Local police and bodyguards scuffled with federal agents in the patio of the municipal building as feds attempted to detain City Police Chief Victor Manuel Zataráin Cedano.

Group Gathers to Inspect Tourist Attractions

Maureen Dietrich — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:40:06 +0000

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