For several years, Caborca has been an epicenter of violence in the state, but through the end of September, 117 murder cases had been registered in the city, the highest figure for that period since at least 2015.

A recent federal court decision to end a policy of returning would-be asylum seekers to Mexico has been welcome news among Venezuelans stranded in Mexico.
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A search and rescue dog who gained fame in Mexico after a major earthquake in 2017 has died. The yellow Labrador Retriever became a national symbol of hope.

Tour operators in neighboring Sonora are trying to come to an agreement with communal landowners near the El Pinacate biosphere reserve after blockades have cut off entrance to key areas.

During a visit to the border in Sonora, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico touted binational cooperation, and the importance of Arizona and Sonora to that cross-border relationship.

Mexico's president, who supports the reforms, was dismissive of the protests, and claimed they were poorly attended.

Jesus Garcia's heroic action likely saved hundreds of lives in the Sonoran mining town of Nacozari, whose name was officially changed in 1909 to include its savior's surname.

Violence in — and around — schools is a major concern for many parents and educators. In neighboring Sonora, officials say they are working on a new plan to address those issues. Sonoran education and public safety officials announced they are rolling out a violence prevention program in Sonora’s schools.

Attorneys representing soldiers accused of participating in the disappearance of 43 education students have formally alleged that truth commission head Alejandro Encinas fabricated evidence.