The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) has allegedly taken control of several mercury mines in the Sierra Gorda region of Querétaro to illegally extract and export it to South America, the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) charged. In a report titled “Traffickers Leave No Stone Unturned,” the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) warned that fortifications have been erected […]
Dams at 88 percent capacity in Querétaro
The State Coordinator of Civil Protection, Javier Amaya Torres, reported that the state’s dams are currently at an average of 88 percent of their storage capacity in the state of Querétaro. This is due to the rainy season. He noted that there are 26 dams across the state under the management of the National Water […]
CAPUFE official dies after shooting on the Querétaro-Irapuato highway
A tragic incident of violence occurred this Wednesday on the Querétaro-Irapuato highway, where two Federal Highways and Bridges (CAPUFE) workers were shot while traveling in a white Dodge Ram official truck. The result was one officer dead and another seriously injured. According to reports, the attack occurred around 1:00 p.m. near the Amexhe community, in […]
Road closures for Querétaro’s 494th anniversary starting this Friday
There will be road closures for Querétaro’s 494th anniversary starting this Friday, as announced by municipal and state authorities. It’s worth mentioning that the traffic closures will be temporary and scheduled, and Unotv.com provides the details. Which streets will have road closures for Querétaro’s 494th anniversary? In commemoration of the 494th anniversary of the founding […]
Querétaro proudly celebrates its 494th anniversary.
This July 25th, the city of Santiago de Querétaro commemorates its 494th founding anniversary, consolidating its position as one of the cities with the greatest historical, cultural, and architectural richness in Mexico. The capital of Querétaro celebrates almost five centuries of life, marked by enduring traditions, pride in its identity, and a legacy that remains […]
Conalep Querétaro participated in the Paris 2025 Air Show
In the French capital, home to Europe’s largest aerospace and aviation center, Querétaro reaffirmed its presence as a strategic player in the industry. Participation in the Paris Air Show 2025 During the 55th edition of the Paris Air Show 2025, held from June 16 to 22 in France, the Querétaro delegation participated in one of […]
The Mexico-Querétaro Highway registered traffic congestion due to a protest by residents of Las Ánimas Tepotzotlán.
The Mexico-Querétaro Highway was blocked Thursday morning, authorities reported. It was due to a blockade by residents of Las Ánimas-Tepotzotlán, on the Las Ánimas-Coyotepec state highway, who are opposed to the construction of industrial warehouses in the area. What is known about the blockade on the Mexico-Querétaro Highway? Early Thursday morning, a group of residents […]
Two Capufe workers were shot on the Querétaro-Irapuato highway; one of them died.
The Federal Highways and Bridges Department (Capufe) announced that two of its employees were shot on the Querétaro-Irapuato highway, resulting in the death of one of them. In a statement, the agency announced the attack against the technical support personnel, which occurred at kilometer 20 of the highway. In the statement, it detailed that it […]
At least 14 dams in Querétaro are now at 100% capacity.
Thanks to recent rains, the storage level in Querétaro’s dams has reached 78% of their total capacity, according to the most recent report from the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). Of the 26 main dams and reservoirs in the state, 14 are already 100% full, with no controlled releases or emergency actions required so far. The […]
In 10 years, at least 20,000 people have left downtown Querétaro.
In the last decade, nearly 20,000 people have left Querétaro’s Historic Center, revealed Marco Álvarez Malo, superintendent of the area. This population loss has largely been due to the lack of adequate conditions for comfortable urban living, such as security and efficient mobility. Given this situation, the municipal government has begun exploring strategies to attract […]