In January 1916, Yucatán hosted the country’s First Feminist Congress, considered one of the first in Latin America. More than 600 women debated education, legal equality, and civil rights, decades before the constitutional recognition of women’s suffrage in Mexico in 1953. Among its main proponents were Elvia Carrillo Puerto and Rita Cetina Gutiérrez. This event […]
“Maduro Law” is an anti-democratic farce: PRI
The president of the PRI’s State Steering Committee (CDE) in Yucatán, Representative Gaspar Quintal Parra, stated that the proposed Electoral Reform promoted by the Federal Government, dubbed the “Maduro Law,” is a direct attack on the freedoms of Mexicans. Quintal Parra asserted that the ruling party now seeks to concentrate control of the three branches […]
Yucatán could replicate the Qrobus system for its public transportation
The Governor of Yucatán, Joaquín Díaz Mena, visited the Qrobus system to learn about its operational and growth model. Qrobus has become one of the fastest-growing public transportation services in the country. His interest lies in the strategies implemented to modernize the service and improve the user experience. This transformation process has been spearheaded by […]
State cabinet in Yucatán adrift: appointments based on personal connections, not experience
From the outset, it was clear that Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena’s cabinet would be a patchwork government, as it was formed with various politicians from the PRI and PAN parties. The top-level officials are not part of the Morena party’s political cadre, much less that of its leader, notes Dr. Othón Baños Ramírez, a sociologist, […]
Yucatán strengthens its regional connectivity with the reactivation of the Villahermosa-Mérida flight by Aerus
The route will begin on March 3 with three weekly flights, expanding opportunities for economic, tourism, and social integration. Yucatán is consolidating its strategic position in southeastern Mexico with the start of operations for the Villahermosa–Mérida flight, which will begin operating on March 3 with three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The route, […]
Children in Yucatán don’t learn either Mayan or Spanish well.
The fact that education is designed for Spanish, even when taught bilingually, and the economic situation of families, which doesn’t always allow them to support their children’s education, are among the challenges faced in Mayan-speaking communities on the Yucatán Peninsula, explain two educators interviewed on the topic. “Education is designed monolingually. So it’s difficult to […]
Woman arrested for attacking “therians” at a mass gathering in Mérida
A young woman was arrested for attacking a therian, dressed as a dog, during a large gathering of this community held in the Yucatecan capital on Saturday night. After throwing kibble and eggs at the therian and openly expressing her disapproval, the confrontation escalated into a physical altercation with the person accompanying the therian. “Do […]
Onexpo 2026 Convention & Expo will once again bring the sector together from May 12 to 15 in Mérida, Yucatán
The Siglo XXI Convention Center in Mérida, Yucatán, will host Onexpo 2026 Convention & Expo (OCE 2026), the annual event for business owners in the service station and hydrocarbon distribution sector in Mexico. Organized by Onexpo Nacional, this year’s convention will be held under the theme “Where Mexico’s Energy Meets” and aims to provide a […]
More than 200 cases of animal abuse reported in Mérida
During January, the Environment and Animal Welfare Unit (UMABA) of the Mérida City Council in Yucatán received a total of 215 reports of alleged animal abuse, a figure that the head of the department, Raúl Escalante, described as “significant.” Despite the high volume of reports, the municipal official commented that the city’s response capacity showed […]
The price of Persian limes is rising in the Oxkutzcab market.
The price of Persian limes in the Oxkutzcab market is showing positive upward trends. On Wednesday, February 18th, the average price for export-quality green limes was 470 pesos per 18 kg box. Lemon-colored limes were purchased for an average of 250 pesos per box; these prices may fluctuate according to supply and demand.The price of […]