In his keynote address, Ismael Carvallo Robledo highlighted the importance of Zacatecas during the viceroyalty period due to its mining power, with the discovery of silver, which turned the state into a global geopolitical player. From the State Congress, within the framework of the second day of activities of the Colloquium “200 years of a […]
Without migration, there is no livelihood: remittances sustain entire towns in Zacatecas
In the state of Zacatecas, entire communities in municipalities such as Río Grande, Jerez, Valparaíso and Fresnillo survive thanks to remittances, dollars from the work of their fellow countrymen in areas such as agriculture, construction and maquila in the United States (US). Rafael is a resident of Río Grande and he is supported thanks to […]
Ambush on Jalisco police leaves woman injured; attackers flee to Zacatecas
A female police officer was injured in an ambush perpetrated by armed men against elements of the Jalisco Public Security Secretariat in the municipality of Tocaltiche, on the border with Zacatecas. The events occurred on Sunday night when state police officers were patrolling near the community of Tenayuca and were shot at by civilians traveling […]
More than 14 states in the country replicate the security model implemented in Zacatecas, highlights Governor David Monreal
Governor David Monreal Ávila highlighted that there have been important achievements in terms of economic development and infrastructure in Zacatecas, while in terms of security the implemented model has been so successful that it has been replicated in more than 14 states in the country, as an effective strategy in the fight for pacification. When […]
New Zacatecas-Oakland air route strengthens connectivity
The State Government, headed by President David Monreal Ávila, through the Secretary of Tourism, announced the opening of the new Zacatecas-Oakland air route, by the Volaris airline. This route will begin operating on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, with tickets already available on the Volaris platforms; flights will take place on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, in […]
The Strategic Road Plan in Zacatecas is presented. What does it consist of?
The Government of the State of Zacatecas has presented a Strategic Road Plan to minimize the road impact during the construction of the Elevated Viaduct, an integral part of the Mobility for Well-Being (Mobi) project. This plan seeks to efficiently manage the vehicular flow on the Metropolitan Boulevard during the construction period. State authorities, through […]
Armed commando kidnaps and shoots people in Zacatecas
An armed commando violently entered a home in the community of Malpaso, municipality of Villanueva -20 kilometers west of the capital of Zacatecas-, where a man was shot and five other people were deprived of their freedom, confirmed authorities of the Public Security Secretariat of Zacatecas. According to the version of the neighbors of that […]
Four criminal camps destroyed in Villanueva, Zacatecas
A total of four camps, allegedly used by members of organized crime, were located and destroyed in Zacatecas, after security elements located the facilities among trees. The destruction of the clandestine camps was carried out by agents of the three levels of government in the municipality of Villanueva, specifically in the vicinity of the community […]
Mexican father living in Illinois shot dead while on vacation in Zacatecas
Jesus Macias, a Mexican father who was “too old for his children” in Rockford, was shot to death while enjoying his vacation in Zacatecas, Mexico. From the city of Cherry Valley, Illinois, the 63-year-old man traveled by car to his country of origin, to spend the holidays with his family. On Monday, December 30, he […]
Zacatecas will dazzle in 2025 full of parties, festivals and traditions
The Secretary of Tourism of the Government of Mexico, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, announced some of the activities scheduled for 2025, with which visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of heritage, mining, magical, cultural, spiritual, natural and romantic experiences in Zacatecas. She highlighted the celebration of the 39th edition of the Zacatecas Cultural Festival, […]