PUEBLA, MEXICO — Puebla has officially been identified as the fourth most visited state in Mexico, a milestone underscored by a significant rise in tourism growth and a strategic shift toward community-based travel. The state is currently showcasing its cultural and gastronomic wealth at “Punto México,” a high-profile promotional space organized by the federal Secretariat […]
In the state of Puebla, Mexico, the most fundamental necessities—food and mobility—are consuming the lion’s share of household budgets, according to recent data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi). Data from the National Expenditure Survey (ENG) reveals that families in Puebla spend an average of 22,490 pesos per month. Significantly, this figure […]
A Spanish woman is using social media to launch a poignant search for a couple in Puebla, Mexico, who hosted her and provided a warm welcome more than a quarter-century ago. Begoña Velicias took to social platforms to share her story, seeking to reconnect with Fidel and Mónica. According to Velicias, the couple took her […]
It’s called the Biblioteca Palafoxiana. It’s still standing. It’s still open. And most people have never heard of it.Here’s why it matters.In an era when the Catholic Church across Europe still maintained its Index of Forbidden Books, a bishop in Puebla named Juan de Palafox y Mendoza did the opposite. On September 6, 1646, he […]
Residents of the community of San José Cuyachapa, in the municipality of Esperanza, threatened to block the Puebla-Orizaba highway, on the border between Esperanza and Maltrata, Veracruz, following a joint operation by federal, state, and ministerial authorities to search for stolen cargo. According to unofficial reports, the security operation, comprised of federal, state, and ministerial […]
A 33-year-old man was beaten and burned alive by a group of about 60 people who accused him of stealing tires from a pickup truck on the federal highway to San Juan Amecac, in the municipality of Cohuecan. The state government strongly condemned the lynching of Juan Felipe, which occurred Friday night in that area, […]
Puebla will experience a period of heavy rain over the next few days due to the interaction of troughs, low-pressure systems, and Tropical Waves 14 and 15. These conditions will also bring precipitation to much of central Mexico, according to the National Meteorological Service (SMN). For the city of Puebla, the probability of rain remains […]
Puebla’s Automotive Companies Accelerate Search for Mexican Suppliers Amid Tariff Concerns and USMCA Uncertainty Automotive companies in Puebla have accelerated their search for suppliers in Mexico to reduce their reliance on parts imported from Asia. The move comes amid concerns over tariffs and uncertainty created by the decision to keep the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) […]
Between January and May 2026, the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) recorded 553 emergency calls related to the theft of auto parts or accessories in the municipality of Puebla, averaging four reports per day for this crime. According to information obtained through transparency channels, January saw the highest incidence with 138 calls—representing 25 percent of […]
Hotel sector reports drop in occupancy and proposes redirecting lodging tax to promotional campaigns With high-profile events scheduled for the coming year and a backdrop of slowing hotel occupancy rates, Puebla’s lodging sector has proposed rethinking the use of the Lodging Tax (ISH). The goal is to allocate a larger share of these funds to […]
