The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) dealt a blow to the government of Layda Sansores, a member of the Morena party, by invalidating a reform promoted by her administration that would have allowed the execution of “high-impact state-interest” public works projects without obtaining the necessary licenses and permits from the respective municipalities. […]
OPINION: LAYDA SANSORES’ LEGACY IN CAMPECHE
In recent days, an official press release from the Campeche State Government has been circulating on social media, attempting to establish, almost by decree, the supposed legacy of Governor Layda Sansores. The document describes an administration marked—according to its narrative—by progress, transformation, and unprecedented positive change. However, rather than an exercise in accountability, the press […]
Campeche is named in the U.S. indictment against Maduro and his inner circle.
The state of Campeche is explicitly mentioned in the indictment filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in case S4 11 Cr. 205 (AKH), which indicts Nicolás Maduro Moros, Diosdado Cabello Rondón, Ramón Rodríguez Chacín, Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro, Nicolás Ernesto Maduro Guerra, and Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero […]
Former UNACAR rector arrested in Campeche
The Campeche State Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Corruption executed an arrest warrant against the former rector of the Autonomous University of Carmen (UNACAR), José Antonio “N”. The operation took place at 8:37 p.m. on December 30 in the municipality of Calkiní, specifically in the Kilakán neighborhood. Following his arrest, authorities transferred the former official […]
The K’ili, the Mayan parrot at critical risk of disappearing in Campeche
The K’ili, popularly known as the Dirty-Breasted Parakeet, is considered one of the most representative birds of Mayan culture and the state of Campeche. Its presence on the edges of the jungle and in semi-open areas has been part of the region’s natural and cultural landscape for centuries. However, today it faces a high risk […]
Layda acknowledges that Campeche is in financial trouble, ranking it 36th out of 32 states, blaming the “damn oil” and warning of catastrophe if the 1 billion pesos are not authorized.
The governor of Campeche, Layda Sansores San Román, acknowledged that the state faces an adverse financial situation, stating that, in budgetary terms, it ranks “36th out of the 32 states,” a statement she used to illustrate the economic gap compared to the rest of the country. During her address, she blamed the drop in oil […]
The Magical Town of Campeche where you can see the Statue of Liberty
A trip to the United States to see its historical monuments like the White House, the Liberty Bell, or the Statue of Liberty might seem like a long journey from Mexico, but to see the latter, you don’t have to travel all the way to New York. Within the Magical Town of Palizada, a replica […]
Congressman Paul Arce, a member of the Movement for Socialism (MSC), is linked to acts of corruption by a federal judge.
Former mayor and state representative Paul “A” and/or P.A.O. was formally charged by a Federal District Court judge for the alleged embezzlement of more than 15 million pesos earmarked for pothole repair. The Movimiento Ciudadano (MC) member remains free despite being under investigation in at least two other cases, but these are under state jurisdiction. […]
Femicide, homicide, and drug dealing are on the rise in Campeche…
In Campeche, femicide, intentional homicide, kidnapping, and drug dealing increased by an average of 53.7 percent between January and October 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. According to figures from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System, femicide saw the largest increase, rising from 5 to 9 cases this year, an […]
Campeche City Council closes Maya Train hotel after visit from Secretary of Tourism
Following a visit by the federal Secretary of Tourism, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, the Campeche City Council closed the Hotel Edzná, part of the Maya Train project, located one kilometer from the archaeological site of the same name. The state Secretary of Tourism, Adda Solís Peniche, had announced the federal official’s arrival to oversee private activities. […]