The state of Sonora, whose official name is Estado Libre y Soberano de Sonora, is one of the 31 states that, along with Mexico City, make up the Federal Entities of Mexico. Hermosillo, the statewide capital, is one of the state's 72 municipalities.
Crime
An American tourist, Nicholas Douglas, 30, was shot and killed on a Mexican highway after failing to stop at a drug checkpoint. He was traveling with his girlfriend and mother-in-law to Puerto Peñasco when their vehicle was ambushed.
Business
Hermosillo, Mexico, basks in solar potential but faces challenges in managing waste. Research reveals key factors for optimizing energy generation. The city needs sustainable waste management and strong government leadership to shine in the solar revolution and attract talent for a bright future.
Indigenous
To date, the Yaqui diet is still largely traditional; prepared in the usual way and with local ingredients by a group of indigenous women, as well as their proximal and chemical composition.
Cuisine
Did you know that coyotas, one of Mexico's best desserts, are of Spanish origin? Delight yourself with this famous Sonoran dessert.
Sonora
In Sonora, the Pharisees are symbolic figures of Lent and Holy Week, who roam with their dances accompanied by drum music and bells.
Sonora
How an armed commando tried to free three members of his criminal group who were detained in Sonora.
Cuisine
Bacanora is a drink that has been made for centuries in the state of Sonora and is representative of the region, pride of the people who produce it.