Over 200 Volkswagen Beetles Registered for Caravan in Morelia

On June 18, 2026, a woman was killed during an attempted robbery on the Toluca-Palmillas highway in Querétaro, Mexico. She was traveling in the camper of a pickup truck when armed suspects tried to force the vehicle to stop. The driver accelerated, triggering a chase during which shots were fired. One bullet struck the woman in the rear compartment. The driver stopped at a gas station in El Marqués, where paramedics confirmed her death. No arrests have been made; the investigation is ongoing.

As part of the Héroes Paisanos program, the Migrantes Unidos caravan, comprising 402 vehicles and about two thousand people, entered Mexico through the border in Nuevo Laredo. The Tamaulipas State Guard, together with the National Guard, traffic police and other agencies, provided security along Federal Highway 85 to the Nuevo León border. The measures aim to ensure safe and orderly movement of participants.

On Tuesday, a motorhome was completely destroyed by fire on federal highway 180 near La Baina (Santiago Tuxtla–San Andrés Tuxtla section). Traffic was temporarily closed; no injuries reported. Cause of the fire is under investigation.

The sixth Tractozone 2026 Trailer Manufacturers Convention took place in Mexico. The event focused on strengthening alliances and improving industry efficiency amid growing competition. Tractozone Group presented a portfolio of OEM-quality spare parts with competitive prices and immediate availability.

A Can-Am off-road vehicle rolled over multiple times in the La Cruz de Benjamín area of the Altar Desert. Two occupants sustained minor injuries. Fellow travelers assisted the injured and righted the vehicle.

Tommas Davoust from Moheda, Sweden, first attended a FIFA World Cup in 2006, painting his caravan blue and yellow and driving to Germany. Since then, he has attended every European and World Championship featuring the Swedish men's national team. In 2026, he is again traveling to support the team in their match against Tunisia in Mexico.