The Church of Mexico has urged government authorities to implement effective measures to ensure the safety of priests and pastoral agents, especially in high-risk areas. This call was made by Bishop Rodrigo Aguilar Martínez of San Cristóbal de las Casas. He also emphasized the need to combat violence and impunity in Chiapas and the country […]
Motorists Request More Information on Alternate Routes for Veracruz-Mexico Highway
Due to a natural incident, vehicular traffic on the Veracruz-Mexico highway was completely blocked by large stones, dirt, mud, and branches. Residents of Guadalupe Magueyes, in the municipality of Maltrata, are urging motorists to avoid the area unless absolutely necessary, as the risk of another incident remains high, according to local resident José Ismael. Ismael […]
Drug Dealing Soars 658% and Extortions Persist in Veracruz
So far in 2024, Veracruz has registered 1,977 reports of drug dealing between January and September. The proliferation of criminal groups in various regions of Veracruz has caused an excessive increase in drug dealing over the last six years. Since 2018, the sale of drugs in small quantities has increased by 658 percent in the […]
Floods in Veracruz: Deaths, Economic Losses, Home Evictions, and State Emergency
Heavy rains in the south of Veracruz over the past two days have led to significant economic losses, home evictions, a state emergency, and a preliminary count of five deaths. The overflow of several rivers, including the Coatzacoalcos and Papaloapan Rivers, has caused these issues. Bridge Collapse A bridge on the Santiago Tuxtla-Isla highway collapsed […]
Emergency in Puebla-Orizaba! Massive landslide closes highway: 32 km of traffic stopped!
A massive landslide on the Puebla-Orizaba Highway in the Cumbres de Maltrata has caused an emergency, with a 32-kilometer traffic jam. The incident, which occurred on October 26, affects the section between Acatzingo and Ciudad Mendoza towards Puebla, trapping heavy vehicles, including fuel tankers and Cemex trucks. The National Guard has set up checkpoints to […]
Another violent day in Tabasco; 7 people are executed in Villahermosa and Comalcalco
In the Indeco neighborhood of the capital, a confrontation left four dead, including three men and a woman, confirmed the spokesman of the governor Tabasco is experiencing a violent day with reports of six executions in the state capital, Villahermosa and the municipality of Comalcalco, with the State Government assuring that order has already been […]
Xmatkuil Fair 2024 in Yucatán: Artist Lineup and Events
The Xmatkuil Fair 2024 in Yucatan is an exciting event with a diverse lineup of artists and events, scheduled to take place from November 8th to December 1st at the Montejo Entertainment Center, Teatro del Pueblo, and the reopened Xmatkuil bullring. The fair will feature free events, as well as paid concerts and activities, including […]
Cancer Alert Due to Contaminated Water in Yucatán: Arsenic and Mercury in the Blood
An expert has raised concerns about cancer cases linked to water contamination in Yucatán, where arsenic and mercury have been detected in blood and breast milk. The hydrological reserve of the Yucatán Peninsula is critically contaminated and overexploited, particularly in the ring of cenotes. Researcher Eduardo Batllori Sampedro from Cinvestav has linked these contaminants to […]
Two Dead in Shooting Attack in Playa del Carmen
A shooting attack broke out in an invasion zone in Playa del Carmen, leaving two people dead. The violent incident occurred on Sunday evening at around 10:00 p.m. within the Las Torres invasion zone, specifically in the Bali subdivision area. According to eyewitness accounts and preliminary reports, a motorcycle carrying unknown individuals intercepted two men […]
BLOODY NIGHT IN TULUM: A man was shot dead at a gas station during the late hours of Friday
A man was killed in a shooting attack at a gas station in Tulum on Friday night. The murdered man received at least 10 bullets at a gas station located at the intersection of Avenida Tulum and Avenida La Selva, according to preliminary information. The events occurred around 9:20 p.m. The victim’s body was left […]