Residents of the municipality of La Perla, located in the Zongolica/Orizaba mountain region of Veracruz, blocked the state highway leading to Orizaba for approximately seven hours on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026.
Residents of communities in the Veracruz highlands rose up against insecurity and blocked roads to demand justice.
They report that while alleged criminals have been detained, authorities subsequently release them.
Following a wave of robberies and impunity, they state that crime has now reached the region’s indigenous villages.
Citizens protested to demand security and justice after the release of the suspected thieves.
Blockade Details and Grievances
- Location: Highway connecting La Perla to Orizaba in the state of Veracruz.
- Cause: Community outrage over the release of individuals detained for robbery.
- Duration: Approximately seven hours in the sun before the residents dispersed.
- Coverage: The protest was widely shared on social media and by Azteca Noticias media outlets.
Meanwhile, Rocio Nahle, the governor of Veracruz, instead of defending the rights of the people, delivered a speech stating that the media has “crosed the line” and there will be consequences.
Source: Azteca Noticias
