A confrontation between security forces and members of organized crime left eight dead, five hitmen, two soldiers and a state police officer, in the municipality of Abasolo, Tamaulipas, early Saturday morning, security authorities reported. Preliminary reports indicate that the violence broke out after the alleged arrest of Diana Laura “N”, identified as the wife of […]
Tampico Miramar, to surpass 2023 in number of visitors
The Southern Tamaulipas Hotel Association indicated that the occupancy they have at this time is higher than 2023 in what represents the summer, but above all, since the statistics began to be measured. Likewise, hotel entrepreneurs together with Tamaulipas authorities are already preparing the strategy to promote the destination to attract more congresses and conventions […]
FEMSA reports that OXXO and OXXO GAS will resume operations in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas
After having reached significant agreements with local and federal authorities to guarantee the safety conditions of our employees, we announce the resumption of our operations in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, starting today, Friday, August 2. After meetings with state and federal authorities during the last few days, the following commitments and actions were agreed upon, among […]
Hotels in Tampico and Madero exceed 60% occupancy
Hotel occupancy in southern Tamaulipas registered a significant increase during the first days of summer vacation, which is demonstrated by attractions full of visitors. Alberto Ortega, president of the Association of Hotels of Southern Tamaulipas, indicated that the average for the month until July 24 was 59%, a positive occupancy. However, during “the 2 weeks […]
Lobos Island, a paradise where you can dive: it is two hours from Tampico
If you are passionate about water sports, on Lobos Island you can enjoy diving in crystal-clear waters, with a setting where you can see impressive sunsets and unique underwater landscapes, a site that is only two hours from Tampico, Tamaulipas, by road. Lobos Island is located in Tamiahua, Veracruz, and has gradually gained popularity. This […]
According to Inegi survey, less insecurity is perceived in cities in Tamaulipas
The perception of insecurity in the main cities of Tamaulipas decreased in the second quarter of the year, revealed the National Survey of Urban Public Security (ENSU) conducted by INEGI. Compared to the feeling of insecurity felt by Tamaulipas residents at the beginning of the year, INEGI recorded slight advances in Reynosa, Nuevo Laredo, Ciudad […]
“Miramar” beach in Ciudad Madero welcomes 100,000 visitors on the first weekend of summer
Tamaulipas’s biggest tourist attraction, Playa Miramar, received almost 100 thousand visitors from different parts of the Mexican Republic on the first weekend of summer vacation. According to tourism data from Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas’ biggest tourist attraction was packed with tourists from different states of the country, with visitors from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon and Mexico City […]
Nauticopa will arrive in the municipality of Altamira and access will be free
The Champayán lagoon will be the stage for the Nauticopa that will come for the first time to the municipality of Altamira, as a sporting event that seeks to promote the image and tourism of this city in southern Tamaulipas. The mayor, Armando Martínez Manríquez, made the announcement this Monday, indicating that the event will […]
Organized Crime Recruits Police Officers from Tamaulipas
It’s difficult to know what they do once they desert or are discharged, but it’s a problem that occurs throughout the country, says Sergio Hernando Chávez García The Secretary of Public Security in Tamaulipas, Sergio Hernando Chávez García, acknowledged that, after police and military officers leave their posts, they are recruited by criminal groups. This […]
40 police officers fired in Tamaulipas, they were not trustworthy
In two years, 40 Tamaulipas police officers have not passed the Control and Confidence evaluations. The Secretary of Public Security is confident that by the end of 2024 they will have recruited 500 extra elements to the 400 of last year, to meet their goal of force status. The head of the state agency, Sergio […]