With the start of the year, the UNAM’s Center for Philosophy and Letters (Cephcis) is opening registration for its language courses, which will begin in February. The program includes eight languages ​​and is available to the general public, regardless of whether they are a student at the university. Currently, classes are offered in English, Chinese, […]

The Mérida City Council is currently drafting the Mérida Strategic Tourism Plan 2025-2030, which will serve as the roadmap for local tourism in the coming years, establishing specific lines of action and projects. The Plan does not focus on increasing the number of visitors or the local tourism offerings, but rather on reflecting on their […]

Screwworm cases in Yucatán continue to rise. During the last week, the Secretariat of Rural Development (SEDER) reported 32 new cases. Despite the efforts of authorities and ranchers, the spread of the parasite has not been contained. More cases of the parasitic pest were registered in the first week of the year. Which municipalities are […]

The MIT Jazz Festival of Mérida is participating in the 17th Annual Jazz Education Network (JEN) ​​Conference in New Orleans, USA, taking place from January 7th to 10th at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The presentation of the event was attended by the Mayor of Mérida, Antonio Rodríguez Osuna, the Delegate for Culture, Antonio Vélez, […]

Authorities in Yucatán reported the discovery of a body in the estuary of this port city in western Yucatán on Saturday morning, at a rest stop in the area. The incident occurred in a busy area of ​​the estuary, where security personnel spotted the body in the water. The rest stop’s security guard saw the […]

Yucatán is considered one of the states with the best quality of life, something largely due to its security strategy. Part of this effort is reflected in the fight against street-level drug dealing, with operations that have resulted in the seizure of tons of drugs and significant arrests. According to official information from the State […]

The local president of the National Chamber of the Restaurant and Seasoned Food Industry, Claudia González Góngora, reported that sales in the sector were lower than the previous year during the holiday season, a trend that continued throughout 2025. She explained that while consumption increased during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period, when domestic […]

Vacant lots continue to be one of the main complaints from residents. To date, there are 1,200 outstanding fines that have gone unpaid by the owners of these properties, directly impacting the city’s image and the quality of life for those living in surrounding areas. Given this situation, Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada stated that the […]

A celebrity extravaganza is taking place in Mérida this week, with various content creators, actors, and television hosts gathering in the Yucatecan capital. It appears this week will be the birthday celebration for Joel Echeverría, owner of FZ Management, the agency that represents numerous internet and television stars. Source: poresto

The Yucatecan capital didn’t sleep. Mérida celebrated its anniversary in the best way it knows how, with music born from the heart and echoing through its streets. On Monday night, as midnight approached, the city prepared to celebrate 484 years of history, and tradition once again took shape with the Alborada and Callejoneada, which, year […]