The organized crime map in Mexico shifted a few years ago, and a new group settled in Tabasco, with the collaboration of state authorities. It’s called “La Barredora,” and here are all the details of its development: Although “La Barredora” had a greater presence in Tabasco since 2019, it wasn’t until 2025 that it stood […]
What is La Barredora, the criminal group generating violence in Tabasco?
In recent months, Tabasco—a state in southeastern Mexico—has been the scene of armed attacks, blockades, fires, and other acts of violence. Local and federal authorities have attributed this wave of insecurity to a criminal organization that was little known until recently: La Barredora. This criminal group operates primarily in that region. Its activities include extortion […]
Tabasco Deputies spend like kings
According to their asset declarations, the representatives’ expenses do not match their income. Many deny their income and make various contradictions in the documents where they filed their asset declarations, which were only filed in May 2025. And beyond the words, and although some declare salaries half the minimum wage, it is clear that they […]
Tenosique station of the Mayan Train inaugurated; boost to tourism in Tabasco highlighted
The Tíisimin K’áak station of the Maya Train in Tenosique represents a gateway to progress for Tabasco and the southeast of the country, connecting five states through more than 1,500 kilometers of railways, affirmed the governor of Tabasco, Javier May Rodríguez. During the opening ceremony of this infrastructure, the governor emphasized that the Maya Train […]
A Tabasco priest was shot while leaving his home; he suffered internal injuries and is reported to be in critical condition.
Héctor Alejandro Pérez, parish priest of the Church of San Francisco de Asís in Gaviotas del Sur, Villahermosa, Tabasco, was shot in the early hours of June 30 as he left his home to visit a sick person. Initial reports indicate that the attack against Alejandro Pérez could have been due to a mistake he […]
Ninety-three clandestine cameras used by alleged criminals have been deactivated in four municipalities in Tabasco.
As part of a strategy to regain territorial control and weaken criminal surveillance in urban areas, state authorities reported this Sunday, June 29, that the Olmeca Interinstitutional Tactical Reaction Force (FIRT) deployed Operation “Blind Hawk” this weekend. This operation removed 93 video surveillance cameras illegally installed in public spaces. The operation was carried out simultaneously […]
Capufe will eliminate cash payments at most highway toll booths.
The Federal Highways and Bridges Administration of Revenue and Related Services announced on June 25 that “soon” most lanes at its toll plazas would stop accepting cash payments and would operate exclusively with the TAG IAVE (Tag IAVE), as part of a national modernization strategy called “Cero Casectivo” (Zero Cash). “At Capufe, we’re modernizing for […]
A storm of heavy and intense rain will continue to hit the following states from Monday to Thursday
The heavy rainy season will continue throughout the week in more than 20 states across the country, according to the National Meteorological Service (SMN). In its forecast for June 23-26, the National Water Commission (Conagua) predicts very heavy rainfall with intense rainfall, accompanied by lightning and hail, which could also cause rising river and stream […]
Tabasco Ramps Up Efforts to Join National Tourism Offering with Mayan Train Integration
The Mexican Association of Travel Agencies (AMAV) in Tabasco is pushing forward with plans to incorporate local routes into the national tourism offering its president announced recently. Although Tabasco has not yet been included in the official list of destinations for the highly anticipated Mayan Train project, AMAV is working tirelessly to ensure that the […]
Federal Government Redirects Migrant Assistance Centers to Support Deported Mexicans
The Mexican government has announced plans to relocate migrant assistance centers from Nuevo León and Nuevo Laredo to Villahermosa, Tabasco, and Tapachula, Chiapas, as part of a new strategy to support Mexicans repatriated from the United States. Under this plan, Warehouse 3 of Tabasco Park in Villahermosa will be converted into an assistance center for […]