A Bengal tiger specimen was seized during an operation led by agents of the Attorney General’s Office at a property located in the municipality of Coatzintla, in the northern part of the state of Veracruz. The officers arrived at the property, located in the Ruiz Cortines neighborhood of the aforementioned municipality, to execute a search […]
Orizaba’s new security director is under investigation for disappearance and harassment.
Despite having open criminal cases against him for forced disappearance and sexual harassment, Alfredo Álvarez Valenzuela—a retired marine—was appointed as the new director of Municipal Public Security in Orizaba. The appointment was approved during the first City Council session of the administration headed by PRI mayor Hugo Chahín Kuri, who stated that the new director […]
Son of former Veracruz councilman and three other men beheaded on the first weekend of 2026
On the first weekend of 2026, four men were decapitated at a private ranch in southern Veracruz state. Among them was Héctor Velásquez Díaz, son of Héctor Velázquez Vázquez, a former councilman from Sayula de Alemán, who was also murdered in the municipality of Acayucan in February 2020. Although the attack triggered a large police […]
The prosecution’s complaint against a journalist in Veracruz raised alarms.
“Why do you arrive at the scene before us?” That was the question, according to his family, that the Veracruz authorities posed to journalist Rafael “Lafita” León during a recent hearing. 👉It wasn’t evidence or a direct accusation: it was a complaint. And that complaint would be the true origin of the case. 🚨The Veracruz […]
A car bomb is not terrorism, but posting a video that makes officials uncomfortable in Veracruz is.
This is how absurdly—and alarmingly—the law is being applied. 🔎What is known so far about the case? 🎥Journalist Rafael León Segovia was arrested on December 24 after sharing a video of a traffic accident in Coatzacoalcos, footage that went viral on social media. 👮After that post, he was accused by the Veracruz Attorney General’s Office […]
Say goodbye to the Old Year in Veracruz, an event that highlights the traditions and joy of the state
The State Government is preparing the “Say Goodbye to the Old Year in Veracruz 2025” event, to be held on December 31st in the Veracruz-Boca del Río metropolitan area. This joyful and vibrant popular and cultural ritual is deeply rooted among the people of Veracruz. The festivities will kick off at 10:00 a.m. with simultaneous […]
Rivers overflow in the Los Tuxtlas region of Veracruz, damaging communities
The overflowing of waterways due to the intense rains in the Los Tuxtlas region of Veracruz caused significant damage in the community of La Palma, in the municipality of Catemaco. During the early morning hours, the river level began to rise, carrying mud towards some houses in the town, generating concern and fear among the […]
CENTER, the new project from Grupo Bambino that combines shops, recreational areas and more in Veracruz
Grupo Bambino announced the launch of CENTER, an innovative shopping center ecosystem that will mark a turning point in the urban and commercial growth of the Veracruz-Boca del Río metropolitan area. Going to the supermarket, grabbing a good coffee on the go, or finding a nice place to hang out is a daily occurrence for […]
Construction of the new Faculty of Arts is progressing at the former Allende prison in Veracruz
The Veracruzana University (UV) is making progress on the construction of its new Faculty of Arts, located in the former Allende prison. The first phase is expected to be completed by the end of January 2026, according to Jorge Genaro Vicente Martínez, Vice-Rector of the Veracruz region. “The project is underway. We expect the first […]
New Requirement to Obtain a Driver’s License in Veracruz: What is it and How to Apply?
Starting this December, a new official requirement applies to those seeking to obtain a driver’s license: applicants must present a certificate confirming they are not registered in the National Registry of Child Support Obligations. The Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) explained that the certificate must verify that the individual is not registered as a child […]