A growing number of neighborhoods in Mérida and Campeche are experiencing frequent and prolonged power outages, leaving residents without electricity, clean water, or basic services. In southern Mérida, residents of the Zazil-Há and Cinco Colonias neighborhoods have been plagued by constant blackouts for two weeks, lasting several hours at a time. The situation has become […]
Campeche Governor Defends MrBeast’s Visit Amid Controversy
The governor of Campeche, Layda Sansores, has come out in defense of YouTuber MrBeast following his visit to the state, which was met with criticism from some quarters. In a public letter, Sansores praised MrBeast for promoting tourism and cultural awareness in the region through his video, which was filmed at various archaeological sites including […]
Sweltering Heat Forces Class Suspensions in Campeche
Intense heat has gripped San Francisco de Campeche, forcing authorities to suspend classes at all educational institutions in the city due to the risk of heat stroke for children. Temperatures have soared to as high as 42 and 45 degrees Celsius, prompting education officials to take drastic measures. Preschools, elementary schools, higher education institutions, and […]
Controversy in Campeche! Police shoot civilian; Prosecutor’s Office already investigating
A security camera captured the moment a police officer shot a civilian in Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche. The footage also shows that another police officer was present at the time of the attack. The state Attorney General’s Office is investigating the case of abuse of authority. Local media report that on May 21, three men […]
Residents of Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Block Streets Demanding CFE Action on 15-Day Power Outage
Frustrated residents of the Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez neighborhood in Campeche have taken to the streets to protest the Federal Electricity Commission’s (CFE) failure to address a 15-day power outage that has left their homes without electricity. Ligia and Rosario, two local residents, led a group of demonstrators who blocked traffic on major streets between […]
Power Outages Spark Protests in Yucatán and Campeche as Residents Demand Better Service from CFE
Residents in the states of Yucatán and Campeche have taken to the streets to protest frequent power outages caused by the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE). The blackouts, which have become increasingly common due to high temperatures reaching up to 43 degrees Celsius in the region, are causing widespread disruptions. In Mérida, residents of the Zazil-Há […]
Mexican Cartels Expand Presence in Campeche, Raising Security Concerns
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has confirmed that the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) maintain an operational presence in the Mexican state of Campeche, a development that experts say signals a worrying shift in the region’s security situation. According to a recent report released by the DEA in its 2025 […]
Coastal Area of Campeche Braces for Environmental Fallout from Akal Charly Platform Spill
A recent leak on the Akal-C pipeline in Dos Bocas has spilled hydrocarbons into the Gulf of Mexico, with far-reaching consequences for the entire coastal area, according to Jacqueline May Díaz, a spokesperson for the Campeche-based organization Desarrollo y Medio Ambiente, A.C. Although the spill’s immediate effects are being felt in Tabasco, where hydrocarbon clumps […]
Green Angels Gear Up to Support Tourists During ‘Great Getaway’ in Campeche
As the “Great Getaway” approaches, a three-day event taking place from May 30th to June 1st in Campeche, the Green Angels are preparing to provide critical support to tourists on the state’s roads. The initiative is being coordinated with the Federal Ministry of Tourism as part of their efforts to boost tourist mobility. According to […]
Campeche Education Secretary Denies Job Trafficking Allegations
A Campeche education official denied allegations that job positions were being sold at the agency, stating that a man accused of illegal job sale was dismissed in 2024 and is no longer an employee. According to Víctor Sarmiento Maldonado, head of the Campeche Education Secretariat (Seduc), Ariel Canul Ceballos is not a current official and […]