Sonora
Sonora governor removes Civil Protection head over Waldo’s fire
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Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo ordered the temporary removal of the state's Civil Protection coordinator to ensure transparency in the investigation of the Waldo’s store fire in Hermosillo, which claimed 23 lives on November 1. The move aims to avoid conflicts of interest as the State Attorney General's Office proceeds with its inquiries. Durazo has maintained direct communication with affected families and facilitated the transfer of an injured young woman to a hospital in Arizona.
Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas, mayor of Monterrey, has expressed interest in running for governor of Nuevo León or Sonora in the 2027 elections, though he has not yet decided which. Movimiento Ciudadano leader Jorge Álvarez Máynez has offered him full support for either candidacy. The choice will consider internal party factors during a pivotal national moment.
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Energy Secretary Luz Elena González joined President Claudia Sheinbaum in Sonora to unveil investments in energy infrastructure, featuring the expansion of a pipeline to Guaymas. The project encompasses a liquefaction plant to export gas to Asia and enhance supply to southern Mexico. With a 131 billion peso investment, it establishes Mexico as a key energy hub in Latin America.
An explosion in a Waldo’s store in downtown Hermosillo, Sonora, sparked a fire that killed 23 people on November 1, 2025. Authorities are investigating electrical failures as a possible cause, while the store chain pledges support for affected families. Six people remain hospitalized after the incident.