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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

The restaurant “El Calamar,” located in the municipality of Coatzacoalcos, in the southern part of the state of Veracruz, has announced its indefinite closure after reopening to the public following a Molotov cocktail attack and a series of threats. The management of the food and beverage establishment released a statement explaining that the decision to […]

The restaurant “El Calamar,” which burned down 17 days ago in Coatzacoalcos, announced its “temporary closure for an indefinite period” due to persistent threats. In a statement signed by general manager Abidán Salas Velázquez, the restaurant explained that the measure aims to “protect people.” The closure of the business follows that of the “Luisa Flores […]

The renovations currently underway at the Xalapa Metropolitan Cathedral have reignited the debate about the importance of conducting archaeological studies during interventions in the historic center, as well as about traditional narratives surrounding the pre-Hispanic past of the Veracruz capital. Archaeologist José Antonio Contreras, a researcher at the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) […]