May 5th: the version of the vanquished

How did the soldiers of the French Expeditionary Force in Mexico experience the Battle of May 5, 1862, near Puebla? What is the perspective of the defeated? The main part of the battle, which erupted before noon, lasted approximately four hours. During that time, around 254 men died: 83 Mexicans and 171 French. An average […]

Mexico points to possible political target after US accusations

President Claudia Sheinbaum today pointed to possible political motives behind the United States’ accusations against Mexican officials, given the lack of clear evidence, and rejected foreign interference in this Latin American country. “As President of the Republic, my position on these events is: truth, justice, and defense of sovereignty,” the head of the Executive Branch […]

They block the road and demand support.

A group of more than 1,500 fishermen from northern Veracruz blocked the Tampico-Tuxpan highway for several hours to demand financial assistance and address the damage caused by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The damage they are facing directly affects their boats and fishing gear, in addition to the contamination of their fishing […]

Humanitarian euthanasia proposed for terminally ill patients in Puebla

Lawmakers from the Morena, Green Party, and Citizens’ Movement parties proposed humane euthanasia to prevent the suffering of people with terminal illnesses, whose lives are artificially prolonged, thus increasing their pain. During the session of the Permanent Commission, Roberto Zataráin Leal presented the initiative, which proposes reforming, adding to, and repealing various provisions of the […]

Mónica Villarreal promotes international promotion and connectivity for Tampico

During the Tianguis Turístico in Acapulco 2026, Tampico Mayor Mónica Villarreal Anaya reaffirmed her commitment to the municipality’s tourism development by signing three important collaboration agreements. These agreements aim to promote the city as one of the most attractive destinations in the country and expand road and air connectivity with other states. First, the mayor, […]