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 […]
Restaurant in Veracruz closed indefinitely after attack and alleged extortion threats
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 […]
Remodeling of Xalapa cathedral sparks discussion about building preservation
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) […]
The Veracruz Real Estate Cartel case is frozen.
We’re told that a much larger scandal has erupted in Veracruz, where a suspected real estate cartel has been operating for the past couple of months, allegedly dispossessing dozens of people of their properties. We’re told that cases are surfacing everywhere, with the alleged involvement of state officials, notaries, and lawyers. Most of these incidents […]
Long live the party: Veracruz kicks off its 2026 Carnival with a parade
This Saturday, February 14th, starting at 6:00 PM, the First Grand Parade of the 2026 Veracruz Carnival will kick off its festivities, with a route beginning in Boca del Río and ending in the port of Veracruz. It’s worth noting that the event is characterized by a combination of percussion groups, floats, and dance troupes […]
The floats are ready for the 2026 Veracruz Carnival: here are the parade schedules and celebrity guests
Starting this Thursday, the floats that will participate in the 2026 Veracruz Carnival parades began to park along Adolfo Ruiz Cortines Boulevard, offering passersby a first glimpse of what will be Veracruz’s biggest celebration. This year, the floats will be themed around the representation of different countries, alluding to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, promising […]
Over 10,400 Veracruz Residents Deported from the U.S. in 2025
Compared to 2024, deportations of Veracruzans had a decrease, according to the Directorate of Migration of the Segob of Veracruz. XALAPA, VER.- In 2025, the U.S. government deported 10,471 Veracruzans who resided or worked in the United States, according to data from the Migration Directorate of the Ministry of Government. The figure contrasts with the statistics of 2024, when 14,642 Veracruzans living in the United States were […]
Deported by ICE, he returns to Xalapa with his 3 dogs: ADO denies him a ticket in Tampico
Eder Alexis Vela Rangel, 42, was deported from the United States, where he had lived for the past two years in El Paso, Texas. After his deportation, he began his journey back to Xalapa, Veracruz, accompanied by his three dogs: Chule, Emiliano, and Toni. The Veracruz native recounted that he was detained by Immigration and […]
In these municipalities, classes are suspended for Veracruz Carnival 2026 on February 16 and 17
Classes will also be suspended these days in Medellín de Bravo and Alvarado, which are municipalities conurbated to the port of Veracruz, where the most important Carnival in the state will take place; The measure will apply only in these aforementioned localities The SEV announced the suspension of classes in Veracruz and its metropolitan area.Classes […]
Governor of Veracruz witnesses motorcycle accident; residents demand speed bumps and a pedestrian bridge
The governor of Veracruz, Rocío Nahle García, witnessed a motorcycle accident while traveling on the Boca del Río-Medellín highway, near the town of Paso del Toro. Locals urged her to stop and intervene so that the injured could receive immediate medical attention. According to witnesses, around 8:30 a.m., a motorcycle lost control and struck a […]