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 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, 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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Small corner stores have seen a 30 percent decrease in soda sales so far this year, according to Luis Contreras Ramírez, president of the National Chamber of Small Businesses, Services and Tourism of Mérida, Yucatán. The leader of the small business owners indicated that this impact stems from the increase in the tax on sugary […]