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 […]
Motorists Request More Information on Alternate Routes for Veracruz-Mexico Highway
Due to a natural incident, vehicular traffic on the Veracruz-Mexico highway was completely blocked by large stones, dirt, mud, and branches. Residents of Guadalupe Magueyes, in the municipality of Maltrata, are urging motorists to avoid the area unless absolutely necessary, as the risk of another incident remains high, according to local resident José Ismael. Ismael […]
Drug Dealing Soars 658% and Extortions Persist in Veracruz
So far in 2024, Veracruz has registered 1,977 reports of drug dealing between January and September. The proliferation of criminal groups in various regions of Veracruz has caused an excessive increase in drug dealing over the last six years. Since 2018, the sale of drugs in small quantities has increased by 658 percent in the […]
Floods in Veracruz: Deaths, Economic Losses, Home Evictions, and State Emergency
Heavy rains in the south of Veracruz over the past two days have led to significant economic losses, home evictions, a state emergency, and a preliminary count of five deaths. The overflow of several rivers, including the Coatzacoalcos and Papaloapan Rivers, has caused these issues. Bridge Collapse A bridge on the Santiago Tuxtla-Isla highway collapsed […]
Emergency in Puebla-Orizaba! Massive landslide closes highway: 32 km of traffic stopped!
A massive landslide on the Puebla-Orizaba Highway in the Cumbres de Maltrata has caused an emergency, with a 32-kilometer traffic jam. The incident, which occurred on October 26, affects the section between Acatzingo and Ciudad Mendoza towards Puebla, trapping heavy vehicles, including fuel tankers and Cemex trucks. The National Guard has set up checkpoints to […]
Pemex and Eni to Invest $1.8 Billion in Projects in Tabasco, Veracruz, and Campeche in 2025
This investment by Pemex and Eni Mexico will be for drilling and construction projects in surface facilities, according to the CNH. The National Hydrocarbons Commission (CNH) approved this Thursday in an extraordinary session the investment of $1.8 billion to be made by Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) and Eni Mexico in three oil projects in the regions […]
Tourism Award “My Veracruz”, a recognition of the travel and tourism sector
México Desconocido joins the award given by the state of Veracruz and will reward seven categories. Discover them all! The Tourism Award “My Veracruz” is a prize that seeks to promote and publicize the state, transcending all borders, while boosting competitiveness, excellence, and recognition in the travel and tourism sector. This year, the award celebrates […]