Due to increased input costs such as diesel, driver wages, and spare parts, the cost of transporting construction materials like gravel, sand, and hydraulic asphalt, among others, will rise during 2026; however, an updated price list is not yet available. In an interview with El Sol de Orizaba, Miguel Cocotle Juárez, vice president of the […]
The little-known shop in Xalapa with 105 years of history
In Xalapa, there’s a small shop that’s over 100 years old, and despite the rise of large chain stores, it has adapted its product offerings to continue serving its customers. Xalapa Antiguo, a group of historians specializing in events in the capital city, provides details about this establishment. It’s the La Vaquita dairy and creamery, […]
Moda México announces its eighth edition in Xalapa: which brands and designers will participate?
Moda Mexico announced the details of its 2026 edition, which will include catwalks, artistic presentations, and the participation of guest designers On April 26, 2026, the city of Xalapa will host the eighth edition of Moda México, a platform dedicated to the projection of national and international creative talent. The event will take place at 6:00 […]
Investigation into real estate fraud ring progresses; notaries in Veracruz will be reviewed
The Veracruz government and the judiciary are pursuing several lines of investigation into an alleged network of fraud and real estate dispossession that operated for years in various regions of the state, particularly in Xalapa, Perote, and San Rafael. Authorities reiterated that no official involved will be protected and that the cases will be pursued […]
Tandeos Xalapa: The neighborhoods that will not have water for 19 days in February
During February 2026, the CMAS will maintain the batching scheme in Xalapa, which will cause neighborhoods in the Progreso, Aguacatal, and Federal subsectors to spend up to 20 days without drinking water in the capital of Veracruz VERACRUZ, VER.- During February 2026, the Municipal Commission of Drinking Water and Sanitation (CMAS) of Xalapa will maintain the batching scheme, which will cause several neighborhoods in the capital to remain up to 20 […]
Xalapa restaurant will not broadcast the Super Bowl in support of migrants
The well-known restaurant La Cocina del Jey, located in the capital of Veracruz, announced that it will not be broadcasting the Super Bowl this Sunday, February 8, as a show of solidarity with the Mexican migrant community living in the United States. Through its social media, the establishment announced its decision, contrasting with the majority […]
Pay up or shut down? Xalapa, the city most suffocated by extortion in Veracruz during 2025
The state capital surpassed the statistics of the Port of Veracruz, Coatzacoalcos, and Córdoba, establishing itself as the city most affected by this crime. The data, reported by the Executive Secretariat of the State Public Security System (SESESP), reveals a demographic asymmetry: Xalapa, with 488,531 inhabitants, registered almost twice as many reports as the municipality […]
Veracruz: ANTAC threatens to revive blockades
Although there has been some progress following the protests by truckers and farmers, the National Association of Truckers (ANTAC) warned that highway blockades could resume if agreements are not met, especially regarding security. The first closures could occur in February, with the most significant ones expected in June. David Estévez, leader of ANTAC, stated in […]
Fishermen in the port of Veracruz denounce the arrival of Asian and Chiapas fish that affects local producers.
According to Bernardo Hernández Guzmán, president of the Veracruz port fishermen’s federation, members of the port have reported an influx of Asian fish that is harming their local economy, as it is cheaper than locally sourced fish. In addition to Asian products, they have also found tilapia coming from Chiapas, and are therefore demanding a […]
High attendance and sales mark the start of the Tamale and Atole Festival in Papantla
With over 30 varieties of tamales and a strong turnout from the community, the Tamale and Atole Festival kicked off in the atrium of the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption. The event, which will conclude on February 2nd, aims to preserve local traditions and strengthen the regional economy. The opening ceremony was attended […]