Between 2020 and 2025, a total of 245 minors were arrested in Puebla for possession of illegal substances, primarily marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine, according to data from the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE). The 14-to-17-year-old age group accounted for the largest number of cases, and only 14 were formally charged. Eder Vásquez Espinosa, a professor […]
Puebla registers first case of measles; authorities search for more cases
The state government revealed that the first case of measles has been detected in Puebla, prompting the activation of the corresponding health measures to search for more suspected cases. The Ministry of Health issued a statement specifying that the first case of measles in Puebla was a 30-year-old woman, a beneficiary of the Mexican Social […]
From cloister to psychiatric hospital and now a museum: the former convent of Santa Rosa
On the outskirts of Puebla’s Historic Center, amidst the bustling street vendors and the few remaining tenement buildings, stands a historic structure that has transformed from a cloister to a hospital, then to a residence, and now a museum: the former Convent of Santa Rosa. Located at 1210 3 Norte Street, between 12 and 14 […]
Puebla positioned itself as the fourth most visited place in Mexico in 2025
In 2025, Puebla solidified its position as the epicenter of Mexican tourism, climbing to fourth place nationally in visitor numbers with over 17 million visitors, a 5.30 percent increase over 2024. Only Quintana Roo, Mexico City, and Jalisco surpassed it, as announced by the state’s Secretary of Tourism, Carla López Malo Villalón. “Here’s some very […]
Puebla ranks fourth nationally in vacant housing, with 315,000 units.
Puebla ranks as the fourth state in the country with the most vacant homes, with 315,000 units, surpassed only by the State of Mexico, with 611,000; Veracruz, with 474,000; and Jalisco, with 451,000; according to the study “Housing in Mexico, 1990-2020,” included in the analysis “The Demographic Situation of Mexico 2025,” prepared by the National […]
Without exceptions or privileges, the Government of Puebla punishes acts of corruption
With the goal of preventing, detecting, investigating, and deterring illegal practices, the State Government, through the Secretariat of Anti-Corruption and Good Governance, and under its Zero Tolerance for Corruption policy, initiated 312 investigations into alleged administrative misconduct. Additionally, it is monitoring 179 similar proceedings. Governor Alejandro Armenta stated that preventive actions are combined with the […]
Puebla capital achieves Guinness World Record for the largest monumental Rosca de Reyes in the world
The state governor, Alejandro Armenta, and the mayor, Pepe Chedraui, led a historic event in the city’s main square. With a monumental Rosca de Reyes (Three Kings’ Bread) made of 19,010 pieces of bread, equivalent to about 6 kilometers in length, Puebla City broke the Guinness World Record for the largest Rosca de Reyes in […]
Driver’s licenses in Puebla will increase in cost; here are the details
The cost of issuing driver’s licenses in Puebla this year increased by 4 percent, with prices ranging from 560 pesos to 1,385 pesos for motorists. According to the 2026 Revenue Law, modifications were made to the fees for driver’s licenses in the state. Specifically, a six-month driver’s license for cars and motorcycles will cost 560 […]
Free Illuminated Villages in Puebla: get your sneakers and coat ready to enjoy
Cuautlancingo, Atlixco, and Zacatlán offer free Illuminated Villages to enjoy this holiday season with family, friends, or even on your own in Puebla. The lighting, colors, decorations, and the surrounding scenery create a welcoming space to relax for a while. Be sure to wear sneakers, dress warmly, and charge your phone so you don’t miss […]
2025, the year of scandals in the Puebla Prosecutor’s Office
Besides being Idamis Pastor’s first year as head of the Puebla State Attorney General’s Office (FGE), 2025 was undoubtedly a period filled with scandals for the institution. First, there were the public prosecutors who protected the drug dealer known as “El Petuleco”; second, there was the arrival of an alleged “Edomex Mafia,” accused of extortion. […]