Civil Protection and rescue personnel carried out operations to safeguard several tourists who were stranded due to strong gusts of wind caused by the northerly wind event in Veracruz. The visitors were enjoying recreational activities when the weather changed abruptly, with intense winds and heavy swells preventing their safe return. The tourists entered the Marina […]
Veracruz: INAH workers threaten to close archaeological sites due to lack of supplies
Workers from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) protested at the Veracruz state offices, demanding the delivery of support, tools, and supplies necessary for their work caring for and maintaining archaeological sites in the state. Gabriel del Valle Ferral, General Secretary of the National Democratic Union of Workers of the Ministry of Culture […]
This is the new highway south of Veracruz that Rocío Nahle will build.
The governor of Veracruz, Rocío Nahle García, announced that the construction and rehabilitation of the Hidalgotitlán-Uxpanapa highway will begin in 2026. She affirmed that this was a commitment she made during her gubernatorial campaign and that she will now fulfill it. This Friday, March 13, in the municipality of Minatitlán, where Bienpesca cards from the […]
Oil spill in Veracruz: at least 39 communities affected; source has not been identified
One week after the oil spill in southern Veracruz, fishing and Indigenous communities continue to report damage to beaches and coastal ecosystems, while uncertainty persists regarding the origin of the oil and the remediation efforts. According to a statement from the Gulf of Mexico Reef Corridor Network, signed by multiple organizations, the oil spill has […]
The famous fisherman’s jewels will be on display again in Veracruz; here’s when and where
The famous fisherman’s jewels will be exhibited again in Veracruz, announced Porfirio Castro, director of San Juan de Ulúa. In an interview with XEU, he reported that the gold jewelry will be part of the exhibitions being prepared at the San Juan de Ulúa fortress in conjunction with the World Cup in June. He recalled […]
Municipalities in Veracruz prepare to perform the Xochitlallis ritual
In the central region of Veracruz, preparations are underway to celebrate the traditional Xochitlallis ritual this first Friday of March. This ancestral ceremony of gratitude to Mother Earth brings together Indigenous communities and the general public each year at various natural sites. In municipalities like Coetzala, the ritual will take place at the Cave of […]
Oil spill contaminates 170 km of coastline between Veracruz and Tabasco; fishermen report economic losses
The oil spill on the Veracruz coast has extended for 170 kilometers (km), also affecting areas of Tabasco, with direct impacts on fishing communities and marine ecosystems. The presence of tar has caused fish kills and the migration of species, affecting fishing activity during the Lenten season. Communities affected by the oil spill in Veracruz […]
Without sales outlets in Veracruz, artisans face migration and reselling of their works
Indigenous artisans in Veracruz face a lack of sales outlets in the state’s main municipalities, forcing them to seek permits in other areas and leading to the intervention of intermediaries who resell their pieces for more than double their original value. Ofelia Quintero Cárdenas, president of the Women’s Association of Micro-entrepreneurs and Artisans, reported the […]
Blockades in Veracruz paralyze 6,000 transport workers; business owners demand security after operation against El Mencho
Following the road blockades in several areas of Veracruz, business owners and truckers urged the government to address the insecurity on the roads to prevent shortages of goods. They also asked the public to stay indoors, follow the instructions of the authorities, and rejected any form of violence. When asked about the violence that erupted […]
Bus route suspensions and changes due to blockades in Veracruz
Bus lines in the state of Veracruz reported service suspensions, delays, and cancellations as a result of the various road blockades occurring throughout the state. Following the closure of several road sections and the burning of at least eight vehicles in the state, transportation companies made changes to their routes. In the state capital, the […]