The president of Canaco Xalapa, Carlos Arturo Luna Gómez, says that the landslide on the highway to Puebla, at the height of the Maltrata peaks, revealed the lack of road infrastructure in the state. “There are other alternative routes in Veracruz, what is happening? The road infrastructure must be improved throughout the state so that […]
Urgent Call to Accelerate Repairs on Veracruz-Puebla Highway; Deadline Imposed on Capufe
Ten days after the collapse in Cumbres de Maltrata that closed the 150D Veracruz-Puebla highway, the industrial sector and the Catholic Diocese of Orizaba are urging Caminos y Puentes Federales (CAPUFE) to expedite the removal of debris covering more than 150 meters of the toll road, which buried six vehicles and a home. Although no […]
Poor Road Conditions in Southern Veracruz Impact Business and Transportation
The roads in the southern part of Veracruz are in terrible condition, affecting competitiveness and prolonging delivery times for goods. This situation doubles travel times and puts drivers at risk. “In the southern part of Veracruz, we are condemned by the roads,” warns Claudio Velasco Martell, president of the Business Coordinating Council (CCE) of Coatzacoalcos. […]
In Veracruz, more than 1,600 people have been evacuated from homes damaged by tropical storm “Nadine.”
According to the Ministry of National Defense (Sedena), its personnel have successfully evacuated 1,680 individuals from their residences to safe areas. This effort is part of the DN-III-E Plan’s recovery phase in 13 municipalities within the state of Veracruz. To carry out this operation, the Sedena has deployed a force consisting of 665 soldiers and […]
Priest and Four Young People Assaulted on Highway Between Puebla and Veracruz
A group from the Legionaries of Christ, consisting of a priest named Francisco Aguilar and four young individuals, fell victim to an assault on Sunday afternoon along the federal highway between Ciudad Mendoza-Tehuacán in Veracruz and Puebla. Fortunately, they have been secured. Initial reports circulating on social media suggested that the group was kidnapped; however, […]
Offering honors the memory of 42 journalists who died in Veracruz-Boca del Río
In memory of reporters who have passed away, some due to natural causes, others in the line of duty and for various reasons, the Veracruz State Journalists Association placed an altar for the dead that will be available until Saturday, November 2. Offering in memory of journalists from Veracruz According to the president of the […]
Police aggression sparks protests in Las Choapas, Veracruz; vehicles set on fire and state police barracks attacked
Residents of the municipality of Las Choapas, south of Veracruz, set fire to at least three vehicles and attacked a State Police headquarters in protest against the aggression towards a man by an agent who responded to a call for help due to a fight. It was during the night of Thursday and early Friday […]
Will highway closure affect supply in Veracruz restaurants?
After Caminos y Puentes Federales (Capufe) reported the closure of traffic on the Acatzingo – Cd. Mendoza highway due to a landslide, the National Chamber of the Restaurant Industry and Seasoned Foods, (Canirac) Veracruz, indicated that they have not suffered a shortage of products. Abigail Guzmán Hernandez, president of Canirac Veracruz, indicated that the restaurants […]
Nine vehicles found buried in the landslide on the Puebla-Veracruz highway
Nine vehicles have been discovered buried in the landslide that occurred last Friday on the Veracruz-Puebla 140D highway. The information comes from authorities who report that six trucks and three cars were located beneath the debris. The removal of debris is an ongoing process due to the significant scale of the landslide. Authorities anticipate that […]
Businessmen and transporters attack Capufe for landslide on the Veracruz-Puebla highway
Businessmen and transporters have expressed their discontent towards Capufe (Caminos y Puentes Federales) following a landslide on the Veracruz-Puebla highway, which has been closed for almost six days. The incident occurred at the Cumbres de Maltrata, near kilometer 231 in the direction of Puebla. The businessmen and transporters claim that despite the efforts to remove […]