Veracruz grapples with sanitation, security and vandalism concerns

Residents of the El Jobo housing unit in Veracruz have urged the municipal government to clear a canal that is choked with vegetation and dumped waste, warning that heavy rain could cause flooding and damage to nearby properties.

The Veracruz Chamber of Commerce has asked authorities to increase police presence after a recent robbery at a Sanborns store in the historic centre, citing concerns for merchants and shoppers and urging the revival of a panic‑button system for businesses.

Police and city officials responded to an attempted theft of the bronze baton from the Benny Moré statue in the historic centre, confirming damage to the monument and announcing the installation of surveillance cameras to deter future vandalism.