500% Increase in Suicides Among Girls in Tabasco
During the previous six-year period, the number of suicides among girls in Tabasco increased by 500%. From 2019 to November 2024, the Ministry of Health reported 94 suicides among minors. While cases among boys show a downward trend, suicides among girls have increased from two cases in 2019 to 10 in 2024. According to data […]
Campeche to Begin Construction of 23,000 Social Housing Units in February
The Secretary of Government, Elisa Hernández Romero, announced that preparations will begin in February for the construction of 23,000 social housing units in Campeche as part of a presidential program. Hernández Romero stated that the characteristics of the properties will determine whether the houses built will be apartment-type or conventional. The project, announced by President […]
Motorcyclists Execute Member of Kidnapping Gang in Campeche
On Friday, January 31, a man known as the “Renegade” was executed in the Quinta Hermosa subdivision of Campeche. The victim, identified as Jaime L.O., 55 years old, was killed by two motorcyclists who were presumably hitmen. The “Renegade” received eight shots while driving his car. State authorities, ministerial authorities, and armed forces took notice […]
Free Workshop ‘What Mushroom?’ for Kids in Cozumel
The Cozumel Parks and Museums Foundation (FPMC), in collaboration with the Cozumel Cha’an Ka’an Planetarium, invites children aged 8 to 11 to participate in the free workshop “What Mushroom?” on Saturday, February 1, at the Center for Conservation and Environmental Education (CCEA). The workshop aims to foster a connection with nature through the study of […]
AMEXME Riviera Maya Elects New Leadership to Empower Businesswomen
On a historic day for the Mexican Association of Businesswomen (AMEXME) Riviera Maya Chapter, the General Election Assembly was held, where members elected and took the oath of office for the new Board of Directors, reaffirming their commitment to the growth and leadership of women in the business sector. During the ceremony, Valeria Rindertsma took […]
Tourists Complain About Bad Smells and Deteriorating Streets in Cancun’s Hotel Zone
The Trust for Strengthening Tourism Activity in the State of Quintana Roo (Foatqroo) plays a crucial role in seeking strategies to reverse the observed deterioration and guarantee a satisfactory experience for tourists. The hotel zone of Cancun, one of Mexico’s most iconic tourist destinations, faces criticism from national tourists who have pointed out infrastructure deterioration […]
Yucatan Court Orders Permanent Suspension of Mayan Train Sections 5 and 7
Indigenous, rural, urban, and coastal communities of Campeche, Yucatan, and Quintana Roo, along with civil society organizations, have secured a judicial suspension for the construction of sections 5 North (Cancun-Playa del Carmen), 5 South (Playa del Carmen-Tulum), and 7 (Escárcega-Chetumal) of the Mayan Train projects. A Yucatan Court issued the ruling after determining that the […]
Doctor Attacked in Ucú for Refusing to Prescribe Psychotropic Drugs”**
In Ucú, a municipality 18 kilometers northwest of Mérida, a man allegedly under the influence of drugs attacked a doctor from a pharmacy with a machete, causing injuries to his arm. The attacker, identified as a homeless man in the community, requested clonazepam, a controlled medication. When the doctor refused, the man became enraged. The […]
18,000 Doses of Crystal Meth and Fentanyl Seized in Mérida
The Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) of Yucatán reported the seizure of 7,200 doses of crystal meth and 10,800 doses of fentanyl at a shipping company in Mérida. The drugs were seized during an operation at a shipping company located south of Mérida. Elements of the K9 Unit identified a suspicious box, prompting a review. […]