Taxi drivers and public transportation drivers from southern Zacatecas blocked Federal Highway 54 and Highway 70 on Monday, disrupting traffic to Aguascalientes and Jalisco. The protesters are demanding increased security in the region and the release of one of their colleagues. The blockades remain in place on the Calvillo-Aguascalientes stretch, the Acapulquito-northern access road, and […]
To the rhythm of dance and drums, the people of Zacatecas enjoy the Callejoneada for Singles 2026
As part of the Valentine’s Day celebrations, the Government of Zacatecas, led by Governor David Monreal Ávila, held the 2026 Singles’ Street Parade, which brought together more than 4,000 attendees, including singles, friends, families, and couples, for a party open to the public. The festivities began at 5:00 p.m. with the distribution of commemorative kits, […]
Confrontation leaves three dead in Villanueva, Zacatecas
A strong security operation continues this Thursday in the municipality of Villanueva, in Zacatecas, after the confrontation between antagonistic groups of organized crime that left three people dead. The aggression took place in the downtown area, behind the municipal market, in a property known as “El Vado”. Residents alerted the authorities after hearing multiple firearm detonations. According to the Secretary […]
The 6 best books to read if you were born and raised in Zacatecas: literature and history
Reconnecting with your roots is possible through lyrics; We present the fundamental works that capture the essence, soul, and legacy of the land of Zacatecas. For anyone who carries Zacatecas in their heart, literature is the perfect bridge to rediscover their own identity and the historical weight of their state. The region is not only […]
Nurses in Zacatecas block roads due to a debt of more than 50 million pesos
From 7 a.m., the nurses and health workers traveled to four highway points, surrounding the metropolitan area of the city of Zacatecas and the municipality of Guadalupe. Photo: Courtesy of Zacatecas Online. Zacatecas, Zac. Nurses and workers of Section 39 of the National Union of the Ministry of Health, intermittently blocked four federal highways that […]
Young people, a fundamental piece for the progress of the Zacatecas government
Within the framework of the 2026 Progress Agenda, the Government of Zacatecas, led by Governor David Monreal Ávila, through the State Youth Institute (Injuventud), assumes the commitment and responsibility to this sector of the population, recognizing them as fundamental to building a state with more and better opportunities for development. Mauricio Acevedo Rodríguez, director of […]
Milpillas Dam would benefit mining and brewing companies, warn communities resisting the megaproject in Zacatecas
For more than ten years, communities in Jiménez del Teúl, Zacatecas, have rejected the Milpillas Dam. Through ejido assemblies, legal injunctions, and protests, they halted the project in 2019, citing outdated studies, falsified data, and a complete lack of consultation. In 2020, former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador suspended the project. However, in 2025, the […]
Zacatecas: art, history and festivals to experience the heart of Mexico
Zacatecas is positioning itself as one of the most comprehensive cultural destinations in north-central Mexico. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the birthplace of great artists, and boasting a vibrant cultural scene year-round, the state is committed to authenticity, tradition, and a direct connection with the soul of Mexico. Its Secretary of Tourism, Le Roy Barragán, […]
They carry out “mirror operations” with Zacatecas to avoid the cockroach effects of crime on both sides of the border
They are carried out together with federal and Zacatecas state authorities. Security Operations in Aguascalientes After the clashes that have recently taken place in some municipalities of neighboring states, the head of the Secretariat of Public Security of Aguascalientes, Antonio Martínez Romo, said that, to date, in conjunction with federal authorities and their counterparts in the […]
Zacatecas experiences its safest January in over 11 years
Zacatecas recorded only three homicides in January 2026, reaching its lowest monthly figure in over 11 years, according to preliminary figures released by the federal government. The daily report issued by the Mexican government’s Security Cabinet specifies that the only homicide victims were recorded on January 9, with two murders, and on January 14, incidents […]