The Easter holidays have generated an economic impact of more than 3.346 billion pesos in Veracruz, the State Government reported. During the holiday period, more than 2.485 million visitors and tourists arrived in municipalities such as Veracruz, Boca del Río, Xalapa, and Coatzacoalcos, among others. Likewise, Magical Towns such as Coatepec, Coscomatepec, Córdoba, Naolinco, Orizaba, […]
Orizaba will have free video mapping shows during Holy Week; dates and location
The façade of Orizaba’s Municipal Palace will be filled with lights and color during Holy Week with a video mapping show planned for tourists and residents of this Magical Town. The projections on the esplanade of the aforementioned site will bring the historic building to life throughout the month of April and on select days […]
Construction Closes Major Streets in Veracruz’s Historic Center
In a move aimed at modernizing the historic heart of Veracruz, authorities have announced that two major streets – 5 de Mayo Avenue and Independencia Avenue – will remain closed to traffic until further notice. The decision is part of an ongoing comprehensive renovation project for the city’s central district, which began in early April. […]
Veracruz Beaches Filled with Tourists on Palm Sunday
As thousands of Mexicans and tourists flocked to the beaches of Veracruz’s Boca del Río for their spring break, a mixed scene emerged: while some attended church services for Palm Sunday, others opted to kick off their vacation by enjoying the sun, sand, and sea. Early risers took advantage of the warm weather to cool […]
Holy Week operations kick off in Veracruz by sea, land, and air; more than 4,000 security personnel are participating.
By sea, land, and air, municipal, state, and federal forces in Veracruz launched a special Easter security operation. With more than 800 official vehicles and over 4,000 personnel from various emergency and police forces, security will be provided throughout Veracruz, but especially in 73 municipalities that offer tourism services, 29 coastal municipalities, and the most […]
Veracruz Prepares for Holy Week with Massive Security Operation
In a massive effort to ensure public safety during one of Mexico’s most popular holiday periods, authorities in Veracruz have launched a comprehensive security operation ahead of Holy Week. The operation, which began on Saturday and will continue through Sunday the 20th, involves over 4,000 personnel from various emergency and police forces. Governor Rocío Nahle […]
Free rabies vaccination campaign for dogs and cats announced in Veracruz
To prevent the spread of rabies in pets and safeguard the well-being of Veracruz families, the Ministry of Health is carrying out the Canine and Feline Rabies Vaccination Campaign in the 11 health jurisdictions of Veracruz. Although the disease has been eradicated in Mexico since 2019, it still poses a risk to wildlife, so the […]
More than 200 vehicles seized after search in Veracruz; property attacked with a Molotov cocktail days earlier
The Veracruz State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) reported on an operation that resulted in the seizure of 228 vehicles located on a property that had been attacked with a Molotov cocktail days earlier. The events occurred in the municipality of Acayucan and were reported on March 25. Ministerial police, forensic experts, and officers from the […]
Veracruz Government guarantees safe Easter vacations
Governor Rocío Nahle García stated that she will implement a special security operation to ensure the peace of Veracruz residents and tourists during the upcoming Easter holiday period, from April 14 to 25. “It will be statewide; we have said from the beginning that it is zero tolerance, that we do not make deals with […]
Crocodile, tiger, and vehicles seized in Veracruz; four people arrested
In operations and searches carried out in the municipalities of Tierra Blanca and Martínez de la Torre, Veracruz, a tiger and a crocodile were seized, in addition to the arrest of four people and the seizure of vehicles, drugs, and weapons. In Tierra Blanca, the Veracruz State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) reported that prosecutors, forensic […]