In a disturbing trend, fishermen in the Campeche Sonda and the Laguna de Términos have reported a surge in violent attacks by so-called “modern pirates.” These armed marauders are targeting fishermen, stealing their motors, boats, and belongings with extreme brutality. The phenomenon is not limited to the waters of the Campeche Sonda alone. Reports suggest […]
Cracking Down on Cruelty: How to Report Animal Abuse in Campeche
Authorities vow to take action against animal abusers, but need public’s help to make a difference” In the state of Campeche, Mexico, a disturbing trend is unfolding. Cases of animal abuse are on the rise, with multiple reports of cruel treatment towards dogs, cats, and other species. In response, authorities have strengthened their efforts to […]
Campeche to Begin Construction of 23,000 Social Housing Units in February
The Secretary of Government, Elisa Hernández Romero, announced that preparations will begin in February for the construction of 23,000 social housing units in Campeche as part of a presidential program. Hernández Romero stated that the characteristics of the properties will determine whether the houses built will be apartment-type or conventional. The project, announced by President […]
Motorcyclists Execute Member of Kidnapping Gang in Campeche
On Friday, January 31, a man known as the “Renegade” was executed in the Quinta Hermosa subdivision of Campeche. The victim, identified as Jaime L.O., 55 years old, was killed by two motorcyclists who were presumably hitmen. The “Renegade” received eight shots while driving his car. State authorities, ministerial authorities, and armed forces took notice […]
Beekeepers Demand Halt to Fipronil Use in Campeche and Hopelchén
Beekeepers from the communities of Crucero Oxá and SucTuc in Campeche and Hopelchén are calling for order and control in response to the death of bees. They urge the government of Campeche to stop the use of the pesticide fipronil, which caused the death of over 4,000 hives and an estimated economic loss of 14.5 […]
Campeche Launches ‘Jaguar Literacy’ Program to Eradicate Illiteracy by 2027
The State Institute of Adult Education (IEEA) has launched the “Jaguar Literacy: Adding Wills” program with the ambitious goal of reducing Campeche’s illiterate population from 5.2% to 3.6% and declaring the state free of illiteracy by 2027. The IEEA aims to teach 10,000 Campecheans to read and write and help 22,000 complete their primary and […]
New Shopping Mall Announced for Campeche
The Government of the State of Campeche has announced the creation of a new shopping mall in the capital. This new development will cover an area of 13,672 square meters and will feature 40 commercial premises and four anchor stores. Governor Layda Sansores revealed that the shopping mall will be located on López Portillo Avenue, […]
Legal Dispute Turns Deadly: Home Dispossession Leads to Attacks on Lawyers in Carmen
A couple of lawyers has faced a series of attacks after dispossessing two people of their homes, resulting in the death of one. On December 19, 2024, lawyer Claudia Gabriela López González and her partner Julio César Gómez Ezquiliano managed to take possession of a property on Boquerón del Palmar Avenue in the San Nicolás […]
Navy Rescues Six Fishermen in Yucatán and Campeche Amid Strong Winds
Six fishermen were rescued by the Navy (Semar) in two separate operations after their boats capsized due to the strong winds and waves caused by cold front number 24. Rescue in Yucatán Four fishermen were rescued in the Yucatán Sea after their boat sank five nautical miles northwest of Isla Pérez. The boat had partially […]
US Military Authorized to Enter Mexico for Training in Campeche
US military personnel have been authorized to enter Mexican territory following a request from President Claudia Sheinbaum to the Congress of the Union for training purposes with their Mexican counterparts. In the first week of Trump’s presidency, during which he declared Mexican cartels as terrorist groups, President Sheinbaum requested authorization for US Army troops to […]