In addition to the vibrant music scene and the unique tourism that can be enjoyed at sites like the La Quemada Archaeological Zone, Zacatecas also boasts rich traditions and flavors. Among these is one of its most emblematic treasures: mezcal. With 60 varieties within the state, this artisanal spirit is made from the Salmiana, Cenizo, […]

Within the framework of the 2025 Annual Free Training Program for the Tourism Sector for Well-being, the Government of the State of Zacatecas, through the Ministry of Tourism, implemented a comprehensive training strategy to strengthen the sector’s capabilities and improve the quality of tourism services in the state. The initiative is designed to provide practical […]

The teachers’ strike in Zacatecas has entered its third week, leaving approximately 50,000 elementary school students without classes, after teachers from Section 58 of the SNTE (National Union of Education Workers) suspended work on November 24. The protest is affecting more than 500 schools in various municipalities across the state, primarily in municipal capitals. The […]

The Zacatecas State Center for the Arts (CEART) became the meeting point for authorities, media, cast, and special guests during the official clapperboard ceremony for “La Vida de Ahora” (Life Now), the latest feature film by director Alejandro Zuno, produced by Zacatecas native Érika Ávila. From the start of the day, the building that houses […]

Amid the December celebrations and the festive atmosphere in the state capital, the Governor of Zacatecas, David Monreal Ávila, accompanied by his wife Sara Hernández, addressed the public via social media, inviting Zacatecas families to enjoy a Sunday of togetherness and joy. “We wish you a wonderful Sunday with your family. Let’s enjoy the Festival […]

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) reported that all federal highways in Zacatecas were reopened Thursday afternoon, after blockades led by farmers lasted for more than 24 hours and disrupted traffic to Coahuila and Durango, as well as mobility in the Bajío region. According to the federal agency, the protesting farmers, who oppose […]

In 2024, Zacatecas ranked among the five states with the lowest contribution to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP), at 1 percent, despite having the second-highest annual growth rate at 4.9 percent, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). The national GDP at market prices was 33 trillion 506 billion […]

The Guadalupe Fair, one of Zacatecas’ most moving and traditional celebrations, expects an economic impact of approximately 70 million pesos and an attendance of 200,000 people in its 2025 edition, according to estimates by the mayor of Guadalupe, José Saldívar Alcalde. In an interview with La Razón, Pepe Saldívar, as the mayor is known, emphasized […]

The state capital is preparing to offer a variety of festive activities throughout December. During the holiday season, the streets of Zacatecas will be adorned with Christmas lights, once again featuring a special illumination under the theme of Peace, Tradition, and Family. The festivities will begin on December 1st with the start of its iconic […]

On Thursday morning, members of the National Front for the Rescue of the Mexican Countryside demonstrated by parking a line of tractors outside the Grupo Modelo brewery, located in the municipality of Calera, as part of their protests against the reform of the National Water Law. Alberto de Santiago Murillo, representative of the Association of […]