A proposed budget cut of over 30.8 billion pesos to the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) for the 2027 fiscal year is being labeled a “critical blow” to the Yucatán Peninsula, a region already suffering from a saturated and neglected power grid. Deputy Gaspar Quintal Parra has called for an immediate halt to what he describes […]
The government of Yucatán is facing heavy criticism over a massive, non-public expansion of its state budget, with investigators alleging that the current administration has exercised more than 7 billion pesos in additional funds beyond what was originally approved by the State Congress in just 18 months. According to data from the first half of […]
The Tren Maya railway system has officially expanded its network with the launch of four new connection routes, designed to bridge the gap between railway stations and key urban, commercial, and tourist hubs across the Yucatán Peninsula. The new links, which became operational on August 15, 2026, were detailed by Manuel Jaime Ramírez Camacho, head […]
High-ranking drug trafficker Héctor Manuel García, known by his alias “El Kado,” will remain behind bars in Yucatán despite a recent judicial victory regarding a separate criminal case in Baja California. Authorities confirmed that García, a presumed leader within the Cártel de los Arellano Félix (CAF), remains in the Mérida Social Reinsertion Center (Cereso) because […]
MÉRIDA, MEXICO — A prominent real estate businessman has been presented before a judge following his arrest in Mérida, facing serious charges of organized fraud linked to a multi-million peso residential development scandal. Alfonso Sánchez-Tello Zapata was apprehended on October 6 on Garcia Lavín Avenue. The State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) has officially charged him […]
The historic streets, squares, and colonial architecture of Zacatecas are set to become a living stage this October as the city prepares to host the 23rd International Street Theater Festival. Running from October 9 to 17, the event will feature a massive lineup of 19 performance companies, including nine local troupes, four national ensembles, and […]
MÉRIDA, MEXICO — A heavy silence now hangs over the Bazar de Fierros, a landmark in the heart of Mérida that is slowly succumbing to the twin pressures of urban decay and the relentless march of modernity. Once a bustling hub of industrial craftsmanship and specialized trade, the 66-year-old complex currently stands as a poignant […]
The gasoline industry in Mexico faces growing scrutiny over a “great monopoly” that is significantly impacting the country’s consumers. According to an investigative report by El Sol de Yucatán, the heavy concentration of fuel distribution among a handful of major corporations has created a market environment where competition is stifled and prices remain elevated for the […]
As Mexico approaches the centennial anniversary of the Cristero War, the Archbishop of Yucatan has issued a poignant call for national reflection on the history of religious intolerance. The prelate emphasized that the upcoming milestone should serve as a catalyst for a “culture of peace,” urging a shift away from the historical cycles of violence […]
Noting that occupancy rates have fallen short of expectations so far this holiday season, the Mexican Hotel Association of Yucatán (AMHY) indicated that digital lodging platforms continue to severely impact the state’s tourism sector. As a result, they have initiated steps to regulate these platforms and create a level playing field. AMHY President Juan José […]
