Campeche News, Maya Heritage, and Energy Sector

Campeche is a Gulf Coast state rich in Maya history, colonial architecture, ecological reserves, and offshore oil production. In this section, explore news from cities like Campeche City and Ciudad del Carmen, covering tourism, heritage preservation, energy projects, urban development, and environmental protection. Known for its quiet beauty and strategic coastal role, Campeche offers a blend of history, nature, and industry.

•July 30, 2025

Fishermen Protest PEMEX Closures in Ciudad del Carmen Amid Calls for Legal Reform

Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche - Dozens of fishermen gathered peacefully along the waterfront of Ciudad del Carmen on Tuesday to protest the closure of key...

•July 30, 2025

Mexico Reports First-Ever Human Death from Livestock “Screw Worm” Infection

Campeche, MEX — Health authorities in Mexico have confirmed the country’s first known human fatality caused by the screwworm parasite, a flesh-eating fly larva that...

•July 24, 2025

Moda Campeche, autism unites us all fashion event

The first Moda Campeche autism unites us all fashion event raised funds and awareness to support diagnostic tests and treatments for children on the autism...

Campeche press freedom under judicial monitoring

•July 17, 2025

Campeche press freedom comes under threat as a judge orders media outlet seek court approval of articles

Campeche press freedom comes under threat as a judge orders state court staff to review and supervise publications by journalist Jorge Luis González Valdez and...

•July 15, 2025

New smart traffic lights in Campeche are a first in Mexico and easing traffic congestion

Campeche’s new smart traffic lights cut congestion by 27 percent, slash emissions and boost safety, offering a model for Mexico City, Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. Campeche’s...

•July 14, 2025

Campeche heritage law aims to make property owners preserve historic homes

UNESCO and APCEC are aligning Campeche’s heritage preservation laws with international standards, urging private owners to protect historic buildings, inspired by Cartagena’s model. In a...

•July 8, 2025

“Those who poison animals can harm humans”: Prosecutor’s Office investigates dog poisonings and stabbings in Campeche

Authorities open two formal files into alleged Campeche dog poisoning and stabbing incidents, with forensic exams and witness testimony underway to bring offenders to justice....

•July 1, 2025

Campeche Light Rail begins free service on July 20 as Sheinbaum highlights historic investment

President Claudia Sheinbaum announces that Campeche's new light rail will begin service July 20 with free rides until August 2. Regular fare set at 18...

•July 1, 2025

Illegal rainforest clearing hits 2600 hectares across Yucatán Peninsula

Profepa shuts down seven properties across Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo after detecting over 2,600 hectares of illegal deforestation, mainly near Mennonite settlements. Environmental authorities...

•June 28, 2025

Tropical depression forms in Bay of Campeche may become Tropical Storm Barry

The U.S. Air Force confirms a tropical depression has formed in the Bay of Campeche. Mexican authorities issue coastal warnings as the system nears tropical...

•June 23, 2025

New Gynecology and Pediatrics Hospital Marks Historic Healthcare Milestone in Campeche

The IMSS inaugurates a 64-bed Gynecology and Pediatrics Hospital in Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, marking a strategic step toward modernizing the state's healthcare system. The...

•June 20, 2025

Discovery of Captive Carving at Calakmul May Rewrite Understanding of Ancient Maya Cities

A recently discovered carved panel in Calakmul, Campeche, depicting a probable captive, could reshape our view of the Mayan city's scale and its political history,...

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