Sonoran authorities will enforce strict stay-at-home order through April 30
Sonorans could be fined, forcibly returned to their homes or arrested if they are caught outside without one of six permitted reasons.
Eloy car rally calls for ICE detainee releases during COVID-19 pandemic
At least five detainees in custody in Arizona have tested positive for the virus.
Sonora considers harsher measures to control coronavirus spread
Health experts proposed a list of new measures and sanctions amid a lack of compliance with existing stay-at-home orders.
Group suspends efforts to protect endangered vaquita during pandemic
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society says it will resume operations to protect the small porpoise in the Gulf of California as soon as it's safe.
Mexico declares state of emergency as pandemic escalates
The government is extending the stay at home recommendation until April 30, insisting on hygiene and personal distancing.
Groups question risk, expense of border wall construction during coronavirus pandemic
Critics say big construction crews are still at work — increasing the risk of spreading the virus and traveling to other states.
Officials take temperatures of southbound border crossers in Nogales, Sonora
The U.S. has closed the border with Mexico to all "non-essential" travel, but Mexico has not yet broadly implemented similar restrictions.
Immigration attorneys, turned away without protective gear, call for detention center closures
Arizona attorneys say they can't find protective equipment required to visit clients, putting their cases in danger.
Sonoran governor declares health emergency, orders nonessential businesses closed
Gov. Claudia Pavlovich says essential activities include the supply of food, medicine, water, electricity and others will continue.
Mexico enters phase two of strategy against coronavirus
The plan includes closing schools until April 19, canceling events of more than 100 people.
Sonora maquila industry hopes strong COVID-19 measures ward off closures
A spokesperson says the industry is hoping anti-coronavirus measures can help keep Nogales' export manufacturing plants running.
Financial impact to Arizona from border closure will be severe
The administration has said both countries will review whether or not to continue the closure in 30 days.
1st coronavirus case confirmed in Sonora; prevention measures enacted
The patient is a 72-year-old Hermosillo resident who had recently returned from travel in the United States.
Conservationists attacked again in Sea of Cortez despite presence of Mexican authorities
The group working to protect the nearly extinct vaquita marina porpoise was confronted for the third time this year.
Feminists decry Mexican president's airplane raffle
Some said the raffle is a smoke screen to overshadow a women’s strike protesting an increase of hate crimes against women.
