The restaurant “El Calamar,” which burned down 17 days ago in Coatzacoalcos, announced its “temporary closure for an indefinite period” due to persistent threats. In a statement signed by general manager Abidán Salas Velázquez, the restaurant explained that the measure aims to “protect people.” The closure of the business follows that of the “Luisa Flores […]
Remodeling of Xalapa cathedral sparks discussion about building preservation
The renovations currently underway at the Xalapa Metropolitan Cathedral have reignited the debate about the importance of conducting archaeological studies during interventions in the historic center, as well as about traditional narratives surrounding the pre-Hispanic past of the Veracruz capital. Archaeologist José Antonio Contreras, a researcher at the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) […]
The Veracruz Real Estate Cartel case is frozen.
We’re told that a much larger scandal has erupted in Veracruz, where a suspected real estate cartel has been operating for the past couple of months, allegedly dispossessing dozens of people of their properties. We’re told that cases are surfacing everywhere, with the alleged involvement of state officials, notaries, and lawyers. Most of these incidents […]
The OEM Running Circuit 2026 kicks off successfully in Tabasco
The competition featured 10 km and 5 km races, as well as a 3 km recreational walk, attracting 800 runners. This success motivates the organizers to seek even more participants for the third edition. Regarding the results, in the women’s 10 km race, Erika Jazmin Arroyo Hernández took first place; Lorena Valencia Jiménez came in […]
Love Parade leaves two dead and a fistfight breaks out in Macuspana
What began as a festive equestrian event ended in violence and tragedy in Macuspana. The so-called Valentine’s Day parade devolved into a fight between women inside the town’s rodeo arena and, hours later, into a fatal accident that left two people dead. During the event, several women were involved in an altercation that was captured […]
Thanks to Layda’s government, which does not accept criticism or recognize limits, Morena is fracturing in Campeche.
The activist organization Sociedad Civil México (Civil Society Mexico) posted a video on its website stating that thanks to the government of Layda Sansores, which rejects criticism, recognizes no limits, and believes the state belongs to her, Morena is now embroiled in a power struggle in Campeche. This situation arises when power is fought over, […]
There’s a party in Layda’s kingdom in Campeche
Since February 5th, Campeche has been celebrating its traditional carnival, which lasts 15 days and will end next Wednesday. So far, so good. However, we’re told that Governor Layda Sansores, a member of the Morena party, will grant three mandatory days off to Campeche government employees: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. We hear that the governor […]
Maya Train: definitive suspension of works on the Cancun-Tulum section
According to the environmental organization Sélvame MX, a Collegiate Court granted a definitive suspension of construction work on Section 5 of the Maya Train. The ruling orders federal authorities to take action “within their jurisdiction regarding verification, inspection, conservation, and environmental protection.” It also orders the Deputy Attorney General for Natural Resources of the Federal […]
Playa del Carmen will have a 5-kilometer barrier against sargassum seaweed.
Irving Lili Madrigal, director of the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone (Zofemat), explained that the barrier will be deployed offshore from Fundadores Beach, in downtown Playa del Carmen, to Punta Esmeralda, the most popular public access point to the sea for local residents. The project is being carried out by the municipality and the Mexican Navy. […]
Hoteliers expect a better 2026 after a drop in occupancy
The president of the Mexican Association of Hotels and Motels (AMHM), Miguel Fong González, expressed confidence that the tourism industry will perform better in 2026 compared to last year, when occupancy rates dropped considerably in the first half of the year, including in Quintana Roo. Although they managed to recover by the end of the […]