Migrant association in Querétaro warns of risk after Donald Trump’s victory
Fernando Rocha Mier, president of the civil association Migrantes Unidos en Caravana, said that the administration of whoever is elected as the executive of the United States (virtually being Donald Trump), has a pending issue that has been pending for several governments: immigration reform. “While it is true that both Republican and Democratic administrations have […]
Devotees commemorate Santa Muerte with pilgrimage and activities in Mérida
Devotees in Mérida commemorated Santa Muerte through various activities, with a highlight on a pilgrimage from Xoclán to the main sanctuary, known as the Santuario Familia de Devotos de la Niña Blanca in the Mercedes Barrera neighborhood. This sanctuary houses over 2,000 images of Santa Muerte, donated primarily by grateful followers, making it the largest […]
Elderly People in Solitude: Alert for Several Cases in Mérida
Lonely death is a phenomenon that has been occurring especially in countries with large cities, warned Enrique Rodriguez Balam, a social anthropologist and senior researcher at the Peninsular Center for Humanities and Social Sciences at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). In some cities in Europe and Asia, such as Japan and South Korea, […]
Rains Aggravate Potholes in Mérida; Streets Become Craters
Street maintenance in Mérida is a constant battle for the City Council crews, as potholes continue to multiply despite their efforts. On street 67c in the Mulsay colony, there are some significant craters. There are eight potholes located just a few meters from the intersection with Circuito Colonias, where the IE-Tram now passes. These potholes […]
There is no gas in Merida: What is causing the fuel shortage in Yucatan?
There is a shortage of fuel in Merida, Yucatan. The cause of the shortage is a lack of LP gas supply due to maintenance problems at Pemex plants in Chiapas and Veracruz. According to gas companies in Yucatan, they have only 60 percent of their installed capacity to meet demand. As an urgent measure, they […]
Festival de las Ánimas 2024: the Catrinas take over the center of Mérida
The magic of tradition took over the center of Mérida and the “finishing” of Paseo de Montejo with a new edition of the Catrinas Parade, one of the central events of the Festival de las Ánimas. Hundreds of people gathered along the route, many with painted faces and outfits alluding to the festivity, as the […]
This is the Yucatán Country Club, home of the Mérida Open, with more than 300 hectares in the complex!
The Mérida Open complex at the entrance to the Yucatán Country Club is just a hint of the immensity that the place houses in its depths, because beyond the stadium that appears in the distance, a huge reserve hides a golf course, multiple tennis and paddle courts, as well as different sports academies that since […]
Tulum and Costa Mujeres experience significant growth in tourist mobility.
According to an analysis by Rossy Rodríguez, commercial manager of AMSTAR DMC, there has been notable growth in tourist mobility to Tulum and Costa Mujeres in recent years. However, Rodríguez points out that Cancún continues to be the preferred destination for travelers, capturing more than 80% of the demand. This increase in Tulum and Costa […]
The Tulum Half Marathon will take place on December 1st.
For the second consecutive year, Tulum will host another edition of the Half Marathon, which for the first time will have national and international recognition under the direction of AsDeporte. The event will start at 6:00 am on December 1st. The half marathon also includes competitions in the 10-kilometer and 5-kilometer categories, as well as […]