In Tamanché, north of Mérida, daily life unfolds on a fragile foundation: the complete absence of legal certainty regarding their homes. Despite the fact that the settlement is part of the former hacienda grounds, neither the National Agrarian Registry (RAN), nor the Agrarian Court, nor the City Council has been able—or willing—to resolve the true […]

With the increase in the Payroll Tax (ISN), the Yucatán government intends for businesses to resolve the financial crisis of the Va y Ven public transportation system, and this shouldn’t be the case, stated Emilio Blanco del Villar, president of the Yucatán Business Coordinating Council (CCE). In an interview with Forbes, Blanco del Villar, who […]

Mérida officially became the first Mexican city to join the Global Initiative for the Humane Management of Dog and Cat Populations, led by the International Companion Animal Management Coalition (ICAM). The organization, headquartered in England, brings together world-renowned institutions dedicated to animal welfare, such as the International Humane Society and the Royal Society for the […]

If you’re one of those people who believes a good waffle makes any day better, this list is for you. Mérida has spots that have turned this classic treat into a true specialty, with creative versions bursting with flavor and perfect for any craving. Here’s our top 7 list of must-try waffle spots. @amordesdeparis @hogarento […]

In observance of National Service Day, more than 150 members of the Mérida, Mexico, Chuburná Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated Saturday morning to renovating the Immaculate Conception Parish in Dzityá, an iconic church for the Catholic community in northern Mérida. The work began at 7:00 a.m. and continued for […]

The 15 projects selected for Mérida Fest 2026 will offer creativity and talent to enrich Mérida’s cultural offerings during the celebrations of its 484th anniversary. Karla Berrón Cámara, Director of Identity and Culture, noted that the 2026 edition will reach all four corners of the city, as requested by Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada, with more […]

The National Seismological Service of Mexico (SSN) has notified the Mexican population of a new earthquake of magnitude 4.1 that occurred in Yucatán at 5:38 a.m. this Friday, December 5, 2025. According to preliminary information shared by authorities, the epicenter of the seismic event was located 16 km northeast of Ticul, at a depth of […]

Yucatán is the twelfth state with the lowest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and moved up one place, posting the fifth-largest annual increase in this economic indicator, Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) reported today. Today, Friday, December 5, 2025, Inegi reported that the 10 most productive states in Mexico, based on their 2024 […]

At least 11,000 hectares of national land in Yucatán have ended up in private hands through document forgery, alteration of official records, and the likely complicity of state officials. Latinus documented the illegal appropriation of at least 24 large national land parcels, which occurred during the administrations of Ivonne Ortega (2007-2012), then a member of […]

The Yucatán government has begun the 2025 vehicle registration renewal process, which started at the beginning of the year and concludes on December 31. This process is aimed at vehicle owners whose license plates correspond to previous emissions standards, especially those with 2020 plates, which must be surrendered during the exchange. What are the requirements? […]