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  1. Roberto

    New Judicial system now in effect in Sonora

    Abogado friend told me that Sonora is now officially off the old Napoleonic justice system, guilty till proven innocent . Now innocent till proven guilty. Part of the NAFTA agreement that the Donald wants to get rid of. Established fines for some infractions that required incarceration pending...
  2. Roberto

    Anyone visiting Cancun ??

    http://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/reports-surface-that-tourists-were-drugged/
  3. Roberto

    Buyer beware

    If true the types of fraud experienced in Penasco appear in other areas of Mexico. Seems that the troublesome Bank Trust may actually be a protection from this type of fraud as the processing by a Notary should prevent this stuff. Assuming that a Notorio is consulted before payment is made. I...
  4. Roberto

    How many counties does it take to save a fish??

    Sorry that is Countries not Counties. cannot change the header. This is long but well worth the read for those who really care. Excellent multidimensional discussion. Hakaimagazine .com covers lots of interesting stuff, not all Mexican but related fish populations...
  5. Roberto

    Pope admines "No Whining" message from Cholla

    VATICAN CITY, July 14 (Reuters) - If anyone had any doubts how Pope Francis feels about people who always complain, the answer is now tacked to the door of his frugal suite in a Vatican residence: "No Whining."
  6. Roberto

    Solution to police harrasment

    Think I'll order these, $99. Proof of a COMPLETE STOP. The stuff like this that is available is incredible and a little scary . http://www.zetronix.com/hidden-covert-cams.html zShades-HDi 720p HD Covert Weatherproof DVR Video Recording Sunglasses Cover undetectable...
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    Ex RP Forum Member advisor to Trump ????

    It's been a while since the crazy days here on the forum. Some loved him and were honored by inclusion in his Pack, some hated him and some just tolerated him. But he kept up the energy level of the forum. You never knew when or where he would strike next. Recently I have begun to suspect the...
  8. Roberto

    Wed. 6/14/17 Gunshots. Army and police chase

    Yesterday 6/14 there were gunshots on Fremont at the Red Cross. Police warned businesses there to lock doors and stay inside. Police cruisers slewing around the block. Off Josefa I was nearly run down by an army truck. Cars overturned. Who? One vehicle pursued by the army was a small black...
  9. Roberto

    Trump and the wall

    This is relevant to Mexico because the border wall is mentioned...... "I met with Pope Francis today. He's a really great pope; great, great pope. You know he's the leader of the Catholic Church; big church. I couldn't believe it when he told me how many Catholics there are. Way more than...
  10. Roberto

    New Cruise Ship for Penaaco ????

  11. Roberto

    Hope this does not migrate to Penasco

    http://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/attacks-by-macheteros-new-threat-in-sonora/
  12. Roberto

    Fishing is Fun

    https://www.youtube.com/embed/tSiAnJBGc7w?wmode=transparent&fs=1&hl=en&modestbranding=1&iv_load_policy=3&showsearch=0&rel=0&theme=dark&hd=1&blocked=true
  13. Roberto

    Jellyfish warnings

    City and state officials canvasing beaches and passing out literature warning about a recent influx of jellyfish.
  14. Roberto

    New stop signs

    Spreading like flowers in the spring are lovery NEW stop signs around town. Good news, hope for enforcement.
  15. Roberto

    Car Permits now available in Penasco

    Sign on Fremont at the City Hall says Baercito and Permisos de Vehiculo Temporana . Have not checked but would be nice in Penasco.
  16. Roberto

    Salt Flats threatened

    Desert People to fight Sonora salt mine Semarnat approved 66-hectare project on lands of the Tohono O'odham 50 Mexico News Daily | Monday, April 10, 2017 An indigenous community in Sonora has vowed to fight a salt mine that has been approved by the Environment Secretariat (Semarnat) on land...
  17. Roberto

    Real Estate observations

    Clearly in Las conchas things are turning around as indicated by a number of new homes going up and lots of repairs and updating. Construction traffic on the main road is heavy. Sales are up a bit but not much. Still lots on the market people holding price.
  18. Roberto

    Road repairs in the city, a citizen effort

    A crew has been patching around the city using donated materials and donated funds with volunteer labor. Lots of anger about the lack of responsiveness of the city on this issue.
  19. Roberto

    No hay agua in Penasco

    The 30in. main has broken, again, resulting in NO water delivery citywide. No water for truck delivery either. City expects repairs by Wed.
  20. Roberto

    Home Invasion in the Mirador

    I know some do not want to hear about it but from my experience these things seem to run in groups so please take all the precautions and of course let no one into your home you do not know well. Victim is an 80 some year old retired MD who has lived here for some 8 or so years. He was badly...
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