Acapulco News

(Acapulco, AN 3 December) Yesterday the “Robot and Robotics Expo” was opened in the Intenational Center of Acapulco, along with the First International Congress of Technological Innovation and Business. ... more»

(Acapulco, AN 2 December) According to local press reports, the governments of the United States and Mexico have signed an agreement with respect to the security and safety of tourists in both countries. ... more»

(Acapulco, JG 2 December) The Secretary General of the Acapulco City Government, equivalent to a Mayor’s Chief of Staff in the English-speaking world, has requested a leave of absence from his post. Vicente Trujillo Sandoval remained with the city government to help the transition between elected Mayor Manuel Añorve Baños... more»

(Acapulco, ESu 1 December) Guerrero's Department of Tourism Development (SEFOTUR) announced yesterday a series of public relations workshops to counteract the negative press and bad image of Acapulco, which has arisen mainly because of drug violence in the outlying areas of the city. ... more»

(Acapulco, JG 1 December) The two main candidates for the governorship of Guerrero are friends, cousins, and until recently, faithful members of the PRI, the party that dominated Mexican politics for over 70 years and is staging another comeback. Agurre said, "I don't know if there are are any... more»

(Taxco, AN 30 November) On Thursday, December 2, in the zócalo of Taxco, the starting gun will sound for the second annual Acapulco International Rally. Fifty competitors will rally to Acapulco, including Ricardo Teviño, a celebrated rally driver known throughout Latin America. International drivers also will participate. Rallies award speed... more»

(Acapulco, NA 29 November) Over two million tourists have arrived in Acapulco during the last ten years, providing an economic benefit estimated at US$200 million. This is according to the local port authority (known as API) on its web page. From 1999 to 2008 1,946,769 passengers arrived in 1,104 vessels.... more»

(Acapulco, AN 29 November) The 29th International Convention on Mining confirmed yesterday its presence in Acapulco, according to acting mayor José Luis Ávila Sánchez and the event organizers. Over 8,000 participants are expected to attend the event, one of the more important ones for the country as a whole. No... more»

(Chilpancingo, NA 27 November) Governor Zeferino Torreblanca Galindo announced he would convert the existing “Ministerial Police” into a “Forensic Police.” The ministerial police are subordinate to the office of the state prosecutor with the mission to investigate crimes once they have been committed and detected. The governor wants to turn... more»

(Mexico, AN 26 November) The Mexican Census Bureau (called the “National Institute for Statistics and Geography” or INEGI) has announced preliminary results from its June, 2010 census of the population. Detailed and definitive results will be made public in about three more months. According to INEGI, on June 12, 2010... more»

(Taxco, JG 26 November) The Taxco Book Fair opened yesterday with 21 events on the schedule, among them, the debut of four new books. Twenty cultural institutions, book publishers and book retailers have booths and presentations. This is the twelve annual edition of the fair. The fair brings together authors,... more»

(Acapulco, NA 26 November) In observance of the International Day Against Violence Against Women yesterday, two groups organized marches in Acapulco. ... more»

(Acapulco, AN 25 November) The sixth annual International Festival of Film in Acapulco will kick off on December 7 with the film “Beyond the Wall,” directed by Luis Eduardo Reyes and featuring the last work of Claudio Obregón before his death. Honors will be bestowed on Fernando Lujan and Lorena... more»

(Acapulco, ESu 25 November) In a speech to a civic group in Acapulco yesterday, state governor Zeferino Torreblanca Galindo said he was proud of his administration for managing to get the “La Parota” hydroelectric project into the federal budget for 2011, and said that “it did not come like manna... more»

(Acapulco, AN 24 November) The Acapulco chapter of the Mexican Association of Travel Agents has calculated a 40% drop in air travel to the port, mainly from Mexico City and other national points of origin, due to the massive increases in air fares caused by the exit of Mexicana from... more»

(Acapulco, JG 24 November) Yesterday, the Secretary General of Acapulco, Vicente Trujillo Sandoval, denied that there was any illegal clear-cutting of protected forest on his land on a hillside above Acapulco. Press reports on Monday showed photos of the devastation of trees on land bordering the Botanical Gardens and Loyola... more»

(Acapulco, AN 23 November) Although it was not a long holiday, last weekend produced with very good results for Acapulco's nightclubs, according to Fernando Reina Iglesias, one of the club operators. ... more»

(Chilpanchingo, AN, 22 November) The audit committee of the Guerrero Elections Board announced a review of all propaganda used by the gubernatorial candidates to be sure than no “dirty money” has filtered into the campaign coffers. If anyone appears to be using funds of doubtful origin, the same will be... more»

(Acapulco, NA 20 November) One hundred years ago today, the Mexican Revolution began when Francisco I. Madero started a revolt against dictator Porfirio Díaz, who had held power since 1876. Issues included the right to vote, land reform, freedom from servitude, democratic process, education, food and a place to live.... more»

(Guerrero, NA 20 November) In more drug war violence, several persons lost their lives yesterday in isolated incidents in Acapulco and nearby communities. In the Puerto Marqués traffic circle, Milton Carlos Palma Olea, also known as “El Kiry,” was found stoned to death. The incident occurred almost in front of... more»

(Acapulco, AN 19 November) The Acapulco museum called the “House of Masks” has been closed indefinitely. The building, which is owned by the city government, had been made available to the museum over its seven-year history. Last November, the city asked for its property back. Since then, the doors have... more»

(Acapulco, JG 18 November) Senator Rosario Ibarra de Piedra, committee chair of the Human Rights Committee in the Mexican Senate, has publicly criticized the acts of violence committed by police elements last week when 350 families were forcibly evicted from their homes in Puerto Marqués. The community known as “Expansion... more»

(Nairobi, Kenya, AN 17 November) Yesterday the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), meeting in Nairobi Kenya, announced that Mexican cuisine, together with French cuisine, have been added to the organization’s list of “Intangible World Heritage” traditions. The purpose of the honor is to foster the preservation of... more»

(Acapulco, NA 17 November) The Bicentennial Overpass, phase one of a project to connect the Maxi-tunnel to downtown with 10-lanes of access, will open at 8:00 am on Saturday, as scheduled, come what may. Workers are busy around the clock to put everything in order for the event. ... more»