After years of conflict, tourism is revitalizing some small towns in Sinaloa

Small towns in Sinaloa have faced a lot of challenges in recent years, ranging from cartel violence to the current pandemic. Despite the challenges, local tourism is thriving in some areas. Read all about it in my most recent piece for Mexico News Daily. https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/after-years-of-conflict-tourism-is-revitalizing-some-small-towns-in-sinaloa/ Continue reading After years of conflict, tourism is revitalizing some small towns in Sinaloa

Detainees suspected of aggravated re-entry, police chief says

October 19, 2018 – Some of the individuals apprehended in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid last week were believed to be “aggravated re-entry suspects” and had re-entered the United States after being deported once, Moab Police Chief Jim Winder reported Tuesday. Some of them may have had criminal offenses and could have presented dangers to the community.

In the wake of the detainments, Moabites organized a quick response to Thursday and Friday’s raid, with a protest Saturday afternoon, Aug. 25. More than 50 people came out to demonstrate against the action, which resulted in the detention of 11 individuals.

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