The Government of the State of Yucatán reported that the modernization of the lower roads of the City Center vehicular overpass registers a sustained progress and is already in its final stage, consolidating itself as one of the most relevant road infrastructure works for urban mobility in Mérida. The project formally began with the flag-waving led by Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena in August and […]
National Tamale and Cocoa Fair: date, time, venue, and activities
On the eve and on the feast of Candelaria, this Sunday, February 1, and Monday, February 2, the ninth National Tamale and Cocoa Fair will be held at the Plaza Fiesta shopping center. More than 10 types of tamales will be offered, including Metepec style, Tabasco, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Yucatecan, as well as some sweets and an author’s creation. […]
Between blankets and hugs: the cultural meaning of making “loch” in the Yucatan Peninsula
In the Yucatán Peninsula, where heat prevails for much of the year, winter brings with it a very particular phenomenon: the chill, a feeling of cold intensified by the humidity. In this context, one of the most endearing expressions of the local culture emerges: “hacerse loch,” which means to hug or snuggle together to share […]
Groundwater salinity patterns in the Yucatán Peninsula expose contamination risks and aquifer vulnerability
According to Communications earth & enviroment The Yucatan Peninsula is one of the largest coastal and lowland karst regions worldwide. This groundwater-dependent region is highly vulnerable to contaminants that spread easily due to the karst environment. Here, the spatio-temporal patterns of major ions in 1528 water samples sourced from a government institution suggest the main […]
From Paseo de Montejo to Xmatkuil: the historic change of the Mérida Carnival
For more than four decades, the Mérida Carnival’s main stage was the iconic Paseo de Montejo, an avenue that each year transformed into a corridor of massive celebration. Between 2000 and 2013, a period many Yucatecans consider its golden years, thousands of visitors gathered at this spot to experience a vibrant and popular tradition. In […]
Four new clean energy parks announced in Yucatán
The Mexican Wind Energy Association (AMDEE) announced that Yucatán will have four new clean energy parks, reinforcing a regional wave that combines wind and solar power. The announcement, dated January 26, coincides with a national pipeline that aims to incorporate an additional 3,320 MW of wind power by 2030. For the Peninsula—historically vulnerable in transmission—this […]
GREENPEACE RECOMMENDS NOT BUYING LAND IN YUCATÁN
Greenpeace warned on social media about the environmental impacts of real estate development on the Yucatán Peninsula and called on citizens not to buy land that is part of this model. The organization cited a study by Cinvestav Mérida, disseminated by Vector Yucatán, which links wastewater from real estate developments to the red tide recorded […]
There are now 11 municipalities in Yucatán with people infected with screwworms
Mexico registered 10 human cases of screwworm in the last seven days, including two in Yucatán, where the disease has spread to an eleventh municipality, the Mexican Ministry of Health (SSA) reported on Monday, January 26, 2026. Yucatán is the only one of the three states on the Yucatán Peninsula with new cases of myiasis […]
Men drag a bull into a bar to get it drunk as part of a “tradition” in Yucatán
In the municipality of Temax, Yucatán, a bull was forcibly taken into a bar and made to drink beer during the patron saint festival known as the “Temaxeada.” The incident was captured on video and shared on social media, showing the animal surrounded by people as a bottle is placed in its mouth. This sparked […]
Deficient health services in Yucatán
The crisis facing the health sector in Yucatán is the responsibility of administrative centralism, which limits the operation of clinics and hospitals in the state. Despite having highly trained and committed medical personnel, the lack of federal support has led to shortages of basic supplies, directly affecting patient care. Given this situation, Representative Gaspar Quintal […]