A long-awaited renovation of the Museum of Maya Archaeology of the Camino Real de Hecelchakán (MAMCRH) has finally opened its doors to the public, offering a captivating glimpse into the Mayan past of the island of Jaina. The newly renovated space boasts 168 archaeological objects, providing an immersive experience that sheds light on the rich […]
Mothers in Campeche Face Adversity and Injustice
In a state plagued by economic inequality and violence, thousands of women are forced to assume sole responsibility for their households. According to official figures from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), there are at least 81,072 female heads of households in Campeche, with many facing the daunting task of motherhood under adverse […]
Taxi Campeche App Enters Testing Phase: Carriers Urged to Verify Information
The Campeche State Transportation Regulatory Agency (ARTEC) has issued a pressing call to taxi carriers operating in San Francisco de Campeche to verify their information as the “Taxi Campeche” app begins field testing. According to an official statement from ARTEC’s General Directorate, interested parties can visit the agency’s offices Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. […]
Campeche Governor Announces Additional Investment for Mangrove Restoration, Highlighting Women’s Community Projects
In a landmark event, Campeche Governor Layda Sansores San Román announced an additional investment of 5 million pesos to support the restoration of 5,000 hectares of mangroves. This commitment is part of the Mangrove Restoration and Sustainable Management Policy Accelerator, a high-level gathering that brought together environmental leaders, legislators, international representatives, and coastal communities. During […]
Erosion at El Recodo Beach Leaves Tourist Boat Operators Without Safe Boarding Area in Playa del Carmen
The erosion of El Recodo Beach has left tourist boat operators without a safe and designated boarding area, forcing them to pick up clients from alternative locations. According to José Gómez Burgos, secretary of the Caribbean Sea Tourism Cooperative, the lack of a designated space is causing significant issues for both tourists and boat operators. […]
Pérez Falconi’s Unity Bridge Toll Exemption Initiative Under Scrutiny
A proposal by MORENA local representative Jorge Pérez Falconi to exempt motorists from the toll at the Unity Bridge in Isla Aguada has been met with skepticism, with some questioning its validity and potential motives. According to Froilán Palestino Cruz, state delegate of the National Front of Indigenous Peoples and Marginalized Communities, Pérez Falconi’s initiative […]
Shadow of Insecurity Descends on Campeche as Violent Incidents Rise
A wave of violent incidents has swept through various municipalities in the state over the past few days, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. The areas most affected by this surge in insecurity are Campeche, Carmen, Champotón, Escárcega, and Hopelchén. According to official reports, two people have lost their lives due […]
Campeche, home of mangrove restoration
This event is organized by the Ministry of Environment, Biodiversity, Climate Change, and Energy (SEMABICCE), the World Resources Institute of Mexico (WRI), the 20×20 Initiative, and the International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF). The Accelerator is a capacity-building program aimed at decision-makers seeking to improve or design laws, policies, and incentive programs focused on mangrove ecosystem […]
Residents of Campeche Take Justice into Their Own Hands (VIDEO): A Shocking Display of Vigilantism
In a shocking incident that has left authorities scrambling to respond, residents of the Miguel Hidalgo neighborhood in Campeche took matters into their own hands and captured a suspected thief, subjecting him to a brutal beating while they waited for security officers to arrive. According to eyewitnesses, the man was caught stealing a cell phone […]
Southern Mexico’s Groundwater Crisis: Deforestation and Drought Threaten Water Supplies
Researchers are sounding the alarm about an invisible risk facing communities in Campeche, Chiapas, and Guatemala: groundwater shortages due to deforestation and drought. According to Yuri Peña Ramírez of El Colegio de la Frontera Sur (ECOSUR), the crisis is not just a matter of visible drought conditions but also the impact on underground water sources. […]