Religious tension in Playa del Carmen: tourist confronts Jewish man demonstrating his faith
A Jewish man was attacked by an English speaker, likely an American tourist, while engaging in religious propaganda on Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen, a pedestrian thoroughfare frequented by foreigners in Cancún and the Riviera Maya. A video that began circulating in recent hours shows the moment a man snatches, breaks the flagpole, and […]
Blackout in Cancun triggers alerts
Following the March 11 blackout in Cancún, the mayor of Benito Juárez, Ana Paty Peralta, announced that she will hold a meeting with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) to discuss actions to strengthen the city’s electricity supply. The mayor explained that the meeting aims to review the project to install a temporary substation in the […]
The Second Taco Festival is presented in Playa del Carmen; Yucatán is the guest state.
The municipal government, headed by Mayor Estefanía Mercado, announced the call for entries for the Second Annual Playa del Carmen Taco Festival 2026, which will take place on March 30 and 31 in Plaza 28 de Julio, with the state of Yucatán as the special guest. During the presentation, municipal authorities and the organizing committee […]
INAPAM card in Yucatán: how to apply in 2026 and what documents you need
The card can be requested by anyone aged 60 or older, and with it, they receive benefits for transportation, healthcare, food, cultural activities, and other services throughout Mexico. For thousands of senior citizens in Mexico, having the National Institute for Older Adults (INAPAM) card represents an opportunity to access discounts and support for various services. […]
Another earthquake strikes Yucatán: a tremor is recorded near Ticul
This morning, Friday, March 13, a new earthquake surprised residents of Ticul and other surrounding communities and municipalities. This time, the National Seismological Service (SSN) reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.7. It also specified that the epicenter was located 18 kilometers northeast of Ticul, Yucatán. According to maps, the closest community would […]
Archaeologists in Yucatán discover an ancient Mayan meeting place with offerings buried beneath its structure
A new archaeological discovery in Yucatán has shed new light on the ritual and community life of the Maya more than two thousand years ago. It is a “ritual context” discovered in the town of Yaxché de Peón, in the municipality of Ucú, which includes a ceremonial structure and foundation offerings placed before its construction. […]
Mexico needs to give investors certainty for long-term growth: Manuel Romo
Mexico needs to provide long-term certainty to investors to unleash its economic growth potential, said Manuel Romo, CEO of Banamex. “We believe there is much greater growth potential. In what way, or derived from what? Well, from greater investment. More investment is needed in the country, not only from foreigners, but also, and fundamentally, from […]
An irresponsibility that is literally devouring Mexico.
In 1991, Mexico achieved a seemingly definitive health milestone: the eradication of the cattle screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax). It was a technical and diplomatic victory that secured our northern border and provided security for thousands of ranching families. However, what took decades to build crumbled in just a couple of years. Today, the return of this […]
Trump will attempt clandestine operations in Mexico with or without Sheinbaum’s approval
Analyst and academic Edgardo Buscaglia stated that there is a possibility that US President Donald Trump will attempt to carry out clandestine operations in Mexico, within the framework of the alliance called “Shield of the Americas,” an initiative promoted by the US president with the support of several Latin American governments, but without the participation […]