Warnings for falling snow, sleet and freezing rain due to second winter storm
Second winter storm causes freezing weatherThis Wednesday, the second winter storm of the season will cause freezing weather, strong gusts of wind as well as falling snow or sleet and freezing rain, reported the National Meteorological Service (SMN). The agency explained that these conditions are caused by the interaction of the winter storm with the […]
The Retirement Trap: 45% of Americans Risk Broke at 65 – Avoid These 3 Financial Mistakes
Early retirement may be within reach, but financial missteps can derail your plans. Learn how to avoid costly errors and secure a comfortable retirement. As the traditional retirement age of 65 looms closer, many Americans are eager to hang up their hats and enjoy the fruits of their labor. However, a sobering reality check reveals […]
Tulum Dispossessions: Attorney General’s Promises Clash with Persistent Corruption
Attorney General of Quintana Roo, Raciel López Salazar, has assured that the dispossessions reported in Tulum and Benito Juárez are being addressed promptly. He emphasized that the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Patrimonial Crimes is committed to protecting the assets of affected families, ensuring that no one is dispossessed of their property. However, these assurances starkly […]
Playa del Carmen City Hall Moves to Reclaim Invaded Property
The Solidaridad City Hall is taking action to recover a property that has been irregularly occupied by a private company selling second-hand hotel items. The unauthorized occupation of this land, located next to Rafael Kantún Chi Elementary School and Augusto Sosa Centeno Kindergarten, poses a risk to the physical safety of children. Municipal representative José […]
Exploited and Harassed: The Difficulty of Workers in Playa del Carmen
Workers arriving at “Lázaro Cárdenas” park in Playa del Carmen face exploitation and harassment by contractors and police. Former employees of the Mayan Train project have become itinerant inhabitants, sleeping in improvised shelters under bridges and in public gardens. Over 500 workers gather daily at “Lázaro Cárdenas” park in the Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta neighborhood, […]
Michelle Fridman Criticizes Yucatán’s Tourism in International Media
Former Secretary of Tourism Promotion of Yucatán, Michelle Fridman, has come under fire for her comments to international media, where she criticized Yucatán’s tourism sector. Fridman, who now serves as the Secretary of Tourism for Jalisco, made a controversial comparison between the two states. In an interview, Fridman likened her move from Yucatán to Jalisco […]
Artists Sound Alarm Over Imminent Closure of Yucatán’s Art Museum
The future of the MACAY collection is a major concern for Yucatecan artists. The artistic community in Yucatán has raised alarms over the critical condition of the Museum of Contemporary Art Ateneo de Yucatán (MACAY) following the resignation of its director and the building’s takeover by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). Yucatecan […]
‘El Gemelo’ Arrested in Mérida for Extortion and Violent Crimes in Cancún
Authorities have arrested a man known as ‘El Gemelo,’ who is under investigation for extortion, homicide, and injuries against street vendors and tourists in Cancún. The Investigative Police of Yucatán apprehended Uriel Alonzo P. K., a 35-year-old from Mérida, who had an outstanding arrest warrant for high-impact crimes allegedly committed in Quintana Roo. The arrest […]
Urgent Need for Improved Road Planning in Mérida Amid Urban Growth
Mérida and several municipalities in Yucatán are experiencing significant urban growth. However, this expansion has overlooked the importance of proper road planning, sidelining essential road engineering principles crucial for street development and city design. In an interview, road engineer René Flores Ayora emphasized the critical need for road impact studies in new developments, such as […]