The “Bolero and Jazz” festival will take place on July 10, 11, and 12. The head of the Veracruz Ministry of Culture, María Xóchitl Molina González, officially announced the progress in organizing the artistic and cultural events that will be held in the state during the summer, highlighting that for the first time, the city […]
Veracruz leads in cases of screwworm in humans
The state of Veracruz has the highest number of screwworm infections in humans in 2026, according to the Epidemiological Bulletin of the National Epidemiological Surveillance System. According to the most recent report, corresponding to week 22 of the year, at least 69 cases have been registered in the state, representing more than 23 percent of […]
Northern Veracruz, a red zone for journalistic practice
On June 11, the journalism community in northern Veracruz was once again shaken by violence with the murder of Luis Ángel López Valdez, a reporter for Vanguardia de Veracruz and director of the media outlet Reportaje Policiaco Veracruzano. The case once again highlights the serious risks faced by journalists in the region. López Valdez was […]
CATEM leader executed in Veracruz
Francisco Baldelamar Vicencio, a delegate for the Autonomous Confederation of Workers and Employees of Mexico (CATEM) in Tamiahua, Veracruz, was shot to death on Sunday night while traveling to his home along the Tuxpan-Tamiahua highway. According to local reports, the 59-year-old union leader was intercepted by armed individuals near the “El 70” ranch, where the […]
When is the 2026 Gay Pride March in Veracruz? Route and Schedule for Pride
Get ready for the 2026 LGBTIQ+ March in Veracruz-Boca del Río! This June 21st, join the procession from Manuel Ávila Camacho Boulevard to the Macroplaza. The gathering begins at 5:00 PM. Don’t miss it! June has officially begun—a month known as Pride Month—dedicated to commemorating the LGBT community and promoting equality and the historic struggle […]
Why Does Veracruz Flood Frequently? Study Explains the Causes Behind Rain-Related Emergencies
In recent months, the state of Veracruz has been engulfed in a series of tragedies, many of which have been linked to flooding. Contingency protocols have been activated in several Veracruz municipalities, prompting citizens to step forward and demonstrate their most compassionate side. Following the tragedies in Veracruz municipalities such as Álamo Temapache and Poza […]
In Veracruz, armed individuals break into journalist Roxana Guzmán’s home and abduct her.
Roxana Guzmán Ramírez, director of the news portal Pulso Informativo Del Sureste, was abducted yesterday around 6:00 a.m. by three armed men who stormed into her home in the municipality of Nanchital, security sources reported. A video circulated on social media shows several hooded figures smashing the front door with a sledgehammer—shattering glass and breaking […]
Conagua warns of severe storms and flooding; urges extreme precautions
The National Water Commission (Conagua) and the National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued an alert for severe storms, heavy rains, urban flooding, possible landslides, and strong gusts of wind in various regions of the country. Civil Protection authorities urged the public to remain attentive to official announcements and take preventative measures. According to forecasts, the most […]
Fake news causes drop in fish sales in Veracruz; contaminated wildlife ruled out
Digital misinformation generated a commercial crisis that was greater than the direct effects of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico on the fishing sector. Three months after the environmental emergency, fishing and water tourism activities are operating normally, while the remaining hydrocarbons have been reduced to solid sediments along the coast. The drop […]
Two new political parties emerge in Veracruz
The General Council of the Veracruz State Electoral Institute (OPLE Veracruz) approved the registration of two organizations as local political parties, effective July 1, 2026. These are “Bienestar y Justicia Social, A.C.” (Welfare and Social Justice, A.C.) and “Asociación Veracruzana Antipopulismo, A.C.” (Veracruz Anti-Populism Association, A.C.), the latter linked to Héctor Yunes Landa, former PRI […]