During the first six months of the year, 435 people were murdered in the state of Veracruz. On average, 2.4 homicides have been committed daily in Veracruz, according to the daily report of intentional homicides generated by an interdisciplinary team led by the Secretariat of Citizen Security of the federal government. When compiling a monthly […]
In 2026, El Niño and La Niña phenomena would hit Veracruz
Recent official reports warn of severe weather conditions in the state of Veracruz, particularly extremely high temperatures associated with the El Niño phenomenon this year. Authorities expect a more intense canícula (midsummer heat wave) during July and August, bringing reduced rainfall, extreme temperatures, and possible drought conditions. Heavy rainfall could return toward the end of […]
Mexico City records more than 3,000 medical consultations during the World Cup; 93 fans required transport
Since the World Cup began in Mexico City on June 11th, and continuing until early Monday morning, health authorities have provided a total of 3,563 medical consultations and transported 93 people for various reasons, ranging from injuries to heart attacks, according to Mexico City Health Secretary Nadine Gasman Zylbermann. These consultations have been provided to […]
Prejudice against migrants continues in Mérida
Colombians in Mérida Continue to Face Prejudice Despite the City’s Growing Migrant Population Although Mérida has become one of the main destinations for both domestic and international migrants, Colombians still face prejudice that makes their integration more difficult, especially when seeking employment, according to María Clara Murgueitio, president of the Colombia in Yucatán Association. She […]
The festivities in honor of the Virgin of Carmen, patron saint of Playa del Carmen, begin
With a moving religious celebration that brought together hundreds of people, the festivities in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, patron saint of Playa del Carmen, officially began on Sunday, July 5. This tradition, which has strengthened the identity, faith, and sense of belonging of the people of Playa del Carmen for more than […]
Violence in the Isthmus of Oaxaca and southern Veracruz
Violence in the Isthmus of Oaxaca corridor and southern Veracruz shows two connected regional trajectories. In southern Veracruz, the most severe crisis came earlier and was massive and highly visible, especially between 2017 and 2019 in Coatzacoalcos, Minatitlán, and Acayucan. In the Isthmus of Oaxaca, however, violence intensified more clearly beginning in 2019 and became […]
Truck drivers in Tamaulipas suffer up to 4 robberies a year on the country’s highways.
The National Chamber of Freight Transportation (Canacar) reports that robberies occur primarily in San Luis Potosí and Veracruz, while nationally, more than 1,200 cargo truck robberies were recorded during the first half of the year. Highway Alert! 8 out of 10 cargo truck robberies are violent The delegate of the National Chamber of Freight Transportation […]
Marches, blockades and demonstrations today in Mexico City: take precautions
The Mexico City Secretariat of Citizen Security reported a schedule of events for Tuesday, July 7, including six demonstrations, one scheduled meeting, two bike rides, and eleven recreational events in various boroughs of the capital. These events may cause traffic delays or road closures. The day’s events include social protests, activities organized by various groups, […]
Three of the six young people who disappeared in Jalisco have been found; the search continues for three other teenagers.
Three of the six young people who had been reported missing in separate cases in Jalisco have been found alive, the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office reported. They are three students who were last seen on June 25 in the community of El Zancudo, in the Ixtapa district of the municipality of Puerto Vallarta. Although the […]
Mexico questions US protection of Chapitos and family
The Mexican government questioned the United States about who has made deals with drug trafficking criminal organizations, given the contradictions surrounding the capture and transfer of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and the benefits obtained by the “Los Chapitos” faction of the Sinaloa Cartel. Source: reforma