A video showing a trucking entrepreneur repelling an attack in Acayucan, Veracruz, has gone viral on social media. The incident took place in the Miguel Alemán neighborhood, where armed individuals can be seen arriving at the businessman’s business and shooting him, after which the trucking entrepreneur repelled the attack. The incident occurred on May 7, […]
Veracruz approves reform in favor of the rights of indigenous and Afro-Mexican peoples
During the Seventh Ordinary Session of the 67th Legislature, the Plenary Session of the Ignacio de la Llave State of Veracruz approved the Draft Decree amending Article 5 of the Political Constitution of the State of Veracruz, an initiative submitted by Governor Rocío Nahle García, to guarantee the constitutional rights of Indigenous and Afro-Mexican peoples […]
Extreme heat affects Veracruz fishermen: species flee to deep waters
The intense heat recorded during the spring is putting seafarers in jeopardy because it affects productivity and their family finances, said Nicolás Rivera Domínguez, president of the Federation of Fishermen, Transporters, and Sailors of Veracruz. He explained that overheating seawater impacts fish, which prefer to seek deeper, cooler waters, as the warm water affects them. […]
Warning of fraud in seating rentals for the 2025 Veracruz Carnival
The Veracruz Carnival Committee warned about several scams involving unknown individuals posing as companies renting bleachers for Carnival festivities. They reminded everyone that bleacher rentals are available exclusively through the company “Andamios, Maquilas, Gradas, Rejillas, Vallas del Istmo SA de CV,” which can be contacted by phone at 22 91 66 77 85. Similarly, the […]
In Veracruz, 61,000 homes will be built as part of the Housing for Well-being Program.
As part of the Housing for Well-being Program, 61,000 homes will be built in the state of Veracruz, reported Octavio Romero Oropeza, general director of the National Workers’ Housing Fund Institute (Infonavit). In a press conference held this Tuesday at the Infonavit facilities in the city of Boca del Río, he emphasized that the goal […]
You can now download your tickets for Salsa Fest 2025!
In just 10 days, Veracruz will once again become the world capital of Latin rhythms with the highly anticipated Salsa Fest, which will bring together 12 internationally renowned artists in Boca del Río with free admission. The state government has launched online registration for free tickets. To do so, visit https://boletos.salsafestveracruz.com, complete the form, confirm […]
The 4T is not enough in Veracruz: How many municipalities did Morena lose in the elections?
Morena and the Green Party, which formed an alliance for the local elections in Veracruz, are poised to win the elections… albeit with losses, as they would have fewer municipalities than in 2021, according to the Preliminary Electoral Results Program (PREP). With 99.9 percent of the votes counted, Morena and the Green Party would govern […]
Rain leaves flooding on streets and avenues in Veracruz
The rain that fell across much of the metropolitan area on the morning of Saturday, May 31, has caused some main streets and avenues in Veracruz to be flooded or puddled. Users on social media have posted photos and videos showing cars stranded on some streets in the La Pochota and Los Volcanes neighborhoods, and […]
Multiple armed attacks in Veracruz just days before the elections to renew 212 mayoralties
Veracruz closed a month of campaigning this Wednesday, leaving a violent mark with six politicians murdered, including two candidates, as well as a dozen attacks and threats during the election renewals for its 212 municipal governments. On April 29, hours into the election campaign, Germán Anuar, the Morena candidate from Coxquihui, was murdered, and on […]
Massive power outage in Veracruz and Boca del Río; dozens of neighborhoods reported without power.
Almost simultaneously, power outages have been reported in various neighborhoods in the Veracruz-Boca del Río metropolitan area. Around 8:00 p.m. this Tuesday, a series of power outages left businesses, offices, and several streets in the downtown area of Veracruz and the tourist area of Boca del Río in the dark. According to initial reports, on […]