Taxi drivers in the Yucatan Peninsula form a united front against the “unfair competition” of ride-hailing apps
Taxi drivers from the three states that make up the Yucatán Peninsula have decided to unite and form a common front to demand that the federal and state governments regulate digital transportation platforms, which they consider “unfair competition.” During a press conference, union leaders stated that they are not against modernization, but they demand equality […]
The K’ili, the Mayan parrot at critical risk of disappearing in Campeche
The K’ili, popularly known as the Dirty-Breasted Parakeet, is considered one of the most representative birds of Mayan culture and the state of Campeche. Its presence on the edges of the jungle and in semi-open areas has been part of the region’s natural and cultural landscape for centuries. However, today it faces a high risk […]
Layda acknowledges that Campeche is in financial trouble, ranking it 36th out of 32 states, blaming the “damn oil” and warning of catastrophe if the 1 billion pesos are not authorized.
The governor of Campeche, Layda Sansores San Román, acknowledged that the state faces an adverse financial situation, stating that, in budgetary terms, it ranks “36th out of the 32 states,” a statement she used to illustrate the economic gap compared to the rest of the country. During her address, she blamed the drop in oil […]
Yucatán ranks first nationally in seasonal influenza cases
Yucatán leads the nation in seasonal influenza cases, accounting for nearly 30% of confirmed infections. So far in the 2025-2026 flu season, 952 cases of influenza have been confirmed nationwide, along with five deaths, one of which occurred in the state of Yucatán. Infections are concentrated in the following age groups: 5 to 9 years […]
Cases of alcoholism increase in Yucatán; rise reaches 27% compared to 2024
Yucatán continues to see an annual increase in cases of acute alcohol poisoning registered in the state, according to the most recent data from the National Epidemiological Surveillance System (Sinave) corresponding to the end of 2025. So far this year, 314 cases have been confirmed, a figure that represents a 27 percent increase compared to […]
Maya Train runs over man in Yucatan
A man was killed after being struck by the Maya Train early Thursday morning near the Umán station, on the Poxilá-Chocholá section of the line, in the municipality of Chocholá, according to local reports. So far, the Maya Train, which is military-owned, has not released any information about the incident. However, according to several media […]
Papaya: a crop that changes lives in Chiapas
Although its origin has been debated for years, it’s a proudly Mexican fruit. It’s sweet, soft, juicy, with a very distinctive orange color and a flavor unlike anything else. Yes, we’re talking about the Carica papaya! There are different types and varieties around the world, popular depending on the region where they are grown. But […]
More than 500 police officers arrested in Chiapas for corruption, confirms the Ministry of Security
The Secretary of Public Security for the People of Chiapas, Óscar Alberto Aparicio Avendaño, reported that as part of the fight against corruption, more than 500 police officers—municipal, state, and investigative—have been arrested for various crimes, as part of a zero-tolerance policy and the purging of security forces. He reiterated that they maintain a permanent […]
Guanajuato Congress seeks to declare the Dance of the Little Bull as cultural heritage
The Congress urged Governor Libia García Muñoz Ledo to declare the Dance of the Little Bull (Danza del Torito) an Intangible Cultural Heritage of the State of Guanajuato. “Dance is a human expression that communicates feelings, ideas, and traditions through bodily movement; for it to exist, the space where it is performed, the movement the […]