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Welcome to Northwest Mexico News, your central hub for the latest Northwest Mexico news, breaking Northwest Mexico headlines, and up‑to‑the‑minute Northwest Mexico politics updates. We cover border gateways, coastal resorts, desert communities, and mountain towns so you’re always in the loop on government decisions, economic trends, and cultural happenings across Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sonora, and Chihuahua. From state‑capital policy announcements to small‑town festival highlights, our concise reporting cuts through the noise so you know how each story affects your neighborhood.

Los Cabos Sea Lions Rescued After Fishing Line Entanglements

•February 13, 2026

Los Cabos Sea Lions Rescued After Fishing Line Entanglements

Profepa says five sea lions in Los Cabos and La Paz were freed from fishing line and treated for wounds and dehydration.

Los Cabos trash pickup gaps spark sanitation worries

•February 10, 2026

Los Cabos trash pickup gaps spark sanitation worries

Cabo San Lucas residents report weeks without trash pickup as Los Cabos cites broken trucks, reduced routes, and rising sanitation fears.

•February 10, 2026

Los Cabos launches municipal office for sexual diversity

Los Cabos approved a Municipal Coordination for Sexual Diversity, giving LGBTQ+ groups a formal channel to push inclusion and anti-bias policies.

Cartels Drive Out Indigenous Communities for Gold and Timber

•February 9, 2026

Cartels Drive Out Indigenous Communities for Gold and Timber

In Chihuahua’s Sierra Tarahumara, organized crime groups are forcing Indigenous families off their land to exploit illegal gold mining and logging.

Top Chef Los Cabos returns Feb. 20 in San José del Cabo

•February 7, 2026

Top Chef Los Cabos returns Feb. 20 in San José del Cabo

Top Chef Los Cabos 2026 is Feb. 20 at Jazmín’s in San José del Cabo, with nine chefs, live music, and about 150 seats total.

•February 6, 2026

Mexico Revamps Vaquita Protection Effort in Upper Gulf – Again

Mexico’s government and local fishers have agreed to revise Upper Gulf fishing rules. The aim is to save the vaquita while supporting communities.

los cabos spring break

•February 6, 2026

Los Cabos hotels sell out early for Spring Break rush

Hotels are selling out ahead of March Spring Break as Los Cabos expects about 50,000 students and a major local spending boost.

Los Cabos paving 2026

•February 6, 2026

Port authority fills Fonatur gap in Los Cabos upkeep

Los Cabos signed a deal making the state port authority responsible for cleanup and rehabilitation in tourist zones after Fonatur stepped back.

•February 4, 2026

Los Cabos to Puebla nonstop flight set for June 2026

Volaris will launch a nonstop Los Cabos–Puebla route in early June 2026, with tickets already on sale for summer travel.

Impact Study Filed for Sierra La Laguna Wildlife Center

•February 3, 2026

Impact Study Filed for Sierra La Laguna Wildlife Center

A nonprofit filed an environmental study for a proposed wildlife sanctuary near Sierra La Laguna, now under federal review for forest land-use change.

San José del Cabo Sashimi Fest 2026 eyes Guinness record

•January 29, 2026

San José del Cabo Sashimi Fest 2026 eyes Guinness record

Sashimi Fest 2026 joins San José del Cabo’s fiestas and targets a Guinness record for the world’s longest sashimi, with 500+ chefs.

Expats Allege Fraud at Luxury Home Development in Los Cabos

•January 29, 2026

Expats Allege Fraud at Luxury Home Development in Los Cabos

Foreign residents in a Los Cabos luxury community say their costly homes were delivered with serious defects and without basic services, sparking legal action.

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