President Claudia Sheinbaum’s ambitious federal projects in Campeche are poised to revitalize the state’s economy and boost tourism, according to Héctor Cámara Mijangos, president of the Mexican Association of Hotels and Motels of Campeche (AMHM). The mega initiatives include the Champotón Highway Bypass and infrastructure improvements at the ports of Seybaplaya and Ciudad del Carmen. […]
Campeche’s Reality Check: Official Figures Reveal City’s Insecurity Contradicts Government Claims
Contrary to what government officials may say, the residents of Campeche have a starkly different view on the city’s safety. Using official figures from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), it has been revealed that a significant portion of the population feels insecure about their surroundings. According to data gathered by INEGI in […]
Power Outage Protests Bring Frontera-Ciudad del Carmen Highway to Standstill in Campeche
Residents of Atasta, Campeche blocked the Frontera-Ciudad del Carmen Highway on Wednesday morning, protesting a prolonged power outage that left their community without electricity. Citizens used makeshift barricades made of logs and branches to block the road, creating a significant traffic jam as vehicles were unable to pass. The protest, which drew National Guard personnel […]
The Oil City in Crisis: Ciudad del Carmen’s Struggle for Economic Survival Amidst Pemex’s Debt Obligations
The economic devastation inflicted upon Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche by the default of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) has sent shockwaves through the local economy. The multi-million-dollar debt owed to suppliers has resulted in widespread layoffs, business closures, and a recession that demands urgent attention from the federal government. Once hailed as Mexico’s oil boom capital, Ciudad […]
Beneath Campeche’s Safe Image: Residents Live with Fear of Hitman-Style Executions
Despite being touted as one of Mexico’s safest states, a stark reality has emerged in Campeche. According to Mocista deputy Pedro Armentía López, the perception of safety is far from the truth for its residents. Armentía criticized the public image of Campeche as a safe haven, highlighting that it is not about awards or recognition […]
Campeche Takes Steps to Regulate Street Vendors in Historic Center
The state and municipal governments of Campeche are collaborating to regulate commerce in the Historic Center, aligning their efforts with UNESCO guidelines to preserve the city’s status as a World Heritage Site. Discussions are underway among the Heritage Authority and other state agencies to address the activities of artisans, street vendors, and homeless individuals within […]
Allegations of Judicial Corruption in Ciudad del Carmen: Woman Fights Eviction Despite Legal Inheritance
Martina Vázquez Arias has accused the Ciudad del Carmen House of Justice of corruption and favoritism as she faces eviction from her home of over 18 years. Despite possessing legal documentation proving her inheritance of the property, she claims to have encountered systemic rejection and delays in her legal proceedings. The conflict reportedly began a […]
Urgent Search Underway for Two Minors and a Young Woman Missing in Campeche
In less than 24 hours, two minors and a young woman have gone missing in separate incidents across Campeche. Authorities are intensifying efforts to locate them, with the Campeche State Attorney General’s Office (FGECAM) issuing search alerts for Amairani Guadalupe López Cauich, 25, her 4-year-old son Jonael López Cauich, and Dara Russelvi Ché Durán, 15. […]
Campeche Light Rail Begins Rolling Tests Amid Infrastructure Challenges
The city of Campeche has taken a significant step toward the realization of its Light Rail project, as rolling tests commenced this Tuesday on one of the four-car units. The tests, conducted at low speed, covered various parts of the city, including the iconic Campeche boardwalk. While the tests marked progress for the ambitious project, […]
Tourist Suffers Fatal Heart Attack While Kayaking in Laguna de Términos
A tragic incident occurred in the waters of Laguna de Términos, where a male tourist, identified as Carlos Alberto Ramírez Acosta, reportedly suffered a fatal heart attack while kayaking near Isla Aguada Village. The 50-year-old visitor had traveled to the Magic Town with his family to enjoy the weekend. Witnesses reported that Ramírez Acosta rented […]