With a focus on recognizing women’s participation in beekeeping, the Honey and Bee Festival will be held from March 28 to 30 in the town of San Ignacio Tesip, Mérida. Representatives from the Abeja Planet field school announced that for three days, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., various activities will be held to promote […]
Residents of Yucatán denounce environmental devastation and demand a review of permits for real estate companies
Chanting “The land is not for sale,” just over 500 people from Mayan communities in Yucatán marched through downtown Mérida to highlight their struggle to defend their territory, which they are being dispossessed of by real estate developers. The protest included residents of Dzitnup, Ixil, Kinchil, Molas, Santa María Chi, and Sisal. They were joined […]
Teachers from the CNTE protest in Chichen Itza, Yucatan
A group of teachers from the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) in Yucatán protested this Friday morning at the Chichén Itzá archaeological site, as part of a 72-hour work stoppage. The teachers arrived early in the morning with banners and signs to begin their protest. They declared that their demands included addressing the shortage […]
71-YEAR-OLD WOMAN DIES FROM BOAR WORM BLOWN, AND CONGRESSWOMAN BLAMES MORENA FOR REFUSING TO CREATE A PREVENTION COMMISSION IN YUCATÁN
Chaty Polanco, a local representative for the National Action Party (PAN) in Yucatán, announced the death of a 71-year-old woman from screwworm infestation, blaming the Morena-led state government for refusing to create a commission to monitor and prevent the spread of the parasite. The website Mi Punto de Vista (My Point of View) shared the […]
Semiconductor plant announced in Kanasín; will generate 1000 jobs
The government of Yucatán confirmed the arrival of a new industrial investment aimed at boosting the state’s economic development. Ultimate Solar Advanced Technology (USAT) will build a plant in Kanasín, with a total investment of 2.43 billion pesos. The project anticipates the creation of approximately 1,000 direct jobs, primarily in technical and engineering fields, with […]
The comic book ‘Patachín’ is presented to raise awareness about parrot abuse in Yucatán
The 2026 Yucatán International Book Fair (FILEY) was the perfect setting for the presentation of the comic book Patachín, which tells the story of a bird that lived for years in captivity and suffered injuries. This project is part of the work carried out by the Santa María Environmental Dissemination and Conservation Center, which specializes […]
Yucatán plans a new charter flight from Medellín this year
Yucatán concluded its participation in the “Anato Colombia 2026” Tourism Showcase with encouraging results that promise to strengthen the tourism industry in the state. A charter flight connecting Medellín with Mérida is projected to begin operations in the second half of the year, boosting the arrival of international visitors. The head of the Ministry of […]
The flag of Yucatán flies again at the Municipal Palace of Mérida after 185 years
The flag of Yucatán, composed of five white stars and the colors green, white, and red, with a history linked to the former oligarchic power groups in the state and later politically represented by the National Action Party (PAN), was raised again today at the Mérida City Hall, where it first flew 185 years ago. […]
They’re going to pollute the underground rivers in Mahahual and they don’t want us to know!
Did you know that approximately 407 underground river systems have been explored in the Yucatán Peninsula? That’s roughly 1,650 kilometers, and these could represent only 20% of the underground river systems in the region. On International Day of Action for Rivers, let’s focus on the underground waters that sustain, nourish, and support life… even though […]
Clash between police and youths in progress in Yucatan
According to witnesses, the incident began after officers impounded a motorcycle belonging to one of the young men at a security checkpoint on 39th Street in the port city. Following the officers’ intervention, the young man immediately called for help, and other young men arrived at the scene. After freeing him from the police, they […]