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 […]
HEALTH ALERT DUE TO BATS IN VERACRUZ!
Due to the nature of the outbreak, a risk alert has been issued for the border region between Veracruz and Oaxaca, urging extreme caution when in contact with suspected animals. Human rabies is almost always fatal once neurological symptoms appear. The mayor clarified that the deceased individual did not contract the virus in Jesús Carranza […]
Businessman from Veracruz dies in hospital after escaping kidnapping
Antonio Escobar Torres, a businessman from the southern part of the state of Veracruz, who had been kidnapped by a group of armed men, managed to escape his captors. However, he died in a hospital where he was taken after being found. Municipal police officers located Escobar Torres wandering the streets of the municipality of […]
Elderly man murdered in Veracruz for allegedly refusing to pay extortion money
Don Gaudencio lived for weeks under threats for refusing to pay extortion money to organized crime. This morning, his neighbors found him on a sidewalk with a gunshot wound to the head. Next to the merchant’s body, neighbors found a firearm and a spent shell casing nearby. The elderly man’s body lay on the sidewalk […]
Latidos Jarochos: the Veracruz Carnival that will be felt in Mexico City for four days
If you’re craving a colorful, musical, and ocean-inspired plan this February, get ready because the Veracruz Carnival is coming to Mexico City with a special edition that promises to resonate in your body and soul. From February 12th to 15th, the Roma neighborhood will be filled with the vibrant rhythms of Veracruz thanks to Latidos […]
US PLANE FLIES OVER VERACRUZ!
The website reported that a Boeing P-8A Poseidon is flying over the state of Veracruz. This aircraft is described as a high-tech intelligence-gathering unit. Its flights have been reported in the area from Coatzacoalcos to the municipality of Martínez de la Torre. According to official data, the Poseidon is not an ordinary transport aircraft; it […]
La Niña intensifies cold fronts and rain in Veracruz: UV academic
The presence of the La Niña phenomenon has been a determining factor in the current winter in Veracruz, which is characterized not only by low temperatures but also by increased humidity and rainfall, particularly in the southern part of the state, explained Juan Cervantes Pérez, an academic in the Atmospheric Sciences program at the University […]
A shortage of cancer treatment equipment has been reported in the state of Veracruz.
The lack of radiotherapy equipment in Veracruz is causing waits of three to six months for cancer patients to begin treatment, negatively impacting their life expectancy, warned Rosa Isela Luna Ceballos, president of the civil association Tú Nos Inspiras. She explained that up to 70% of cancer patients will require radiotherapy at some point in […]