It’s been more than a month since an explosion and fire at a discount store in Hermosillo’s busy downtown killed two dozen people, including six children.
Families of the victims and Hermosillo residents are still waiting for answers as to the causes of the fire, which the prosecutor’s office suspects was related to a transformer located inside the store.
State authorities found prior safety certifications for the building lacking and are now reviewing them.
This week, the state of Sonora’s attorney general, Gustavo Salas, said investigators found a document was filed with government authorities that “didn’t match up with reality” but didn’t elaborate on the type of document.
“The investigation will be comprehensive, analyzing all actions before, during and after the tragedy,” Salas said.
Authorities have so far not made any arrests in connection to the fire.
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The sanctions on casinos in the border state of Tamaulipas come after sanctions on some Sonoran casinos last year. -
Mexico is calling for thorough investigations into the deaths of 15 Mexican nationals in ICE detention or during immigration enforcement action since the start of President Donald Trump’s term. -
The attending physician at the private clinic in Hermosillo that administered the IVs that allegedly led to eight deaths is still at large. -
Environmental groups worry fracking in Mexico would have serious environmental consequences, as the president says her country will work toward “sustainable” methods. -
The flow of migrants to the U.S.-Mexico border has remained low over the past year, but there was an uptick in apprehensions between February and March.
