If the confrontation between the Yucatán Public Security Secretariat and federal forces was already bad, due to suspicions of leaking information and protecting criminals, it is now worse. The Attorney General’s Office (FGR) opened an administrative case against the Yucatán Public Security Secretariat due to the alleged intention to conceal information about alleged federal criminal […]
The Cultural Autumn season returns with free activities in Mérida and the rest of the state.
Film, theater, dance, music, heritage, visual arts, and literature are part of the artistic and cultural offerings of Sedeculta’s Cultural Autumn, available starting October 24th. The town of Xocén, in Valladolid, will host the launch of the 2025 Cultural Autumn Festival, organized by the Secretariat of Culture and the Arts (Sedeculta), with a free artistic […]
Fake engineer accused of fraud in Mérida
After years of operating with impunity under various names and fake companies, Nahun Jafet Durán Pardio, a self-proclaimed civil engineer, will finally face justice for the crime of generic fraud, following multiple complaints from people who were scammed in Mérida. The individual, who promoted himself on Facebook as a reliable contractor, offered construction and remodeling […]
The ghost clowns in Yucatán
Although there are fondly remembered clowns in Yucatán, such as the popular Pepillín, there are also stories that send shivers down your spine. Among them is that of the ghost clown of Ticul, a tale that over the years has become one of the most haunting legends in the southern part of the state. According […]
The Mexican Textile Art Meeting comes to Yucatán for the first time.
The Original Mexican Textile Art Gathering arrived in Yucatán for the first time, bringing together 300 artisans from 26 states, representing 24 languages and indigenous peoples, in a celebration of creativity, identity, and collective work. From October 16 to 19, visitors of all ages can visit the exhibition, where they will find textiles, jewelry, and […]
Extermination of dogs at the Mérida Central Supply Center
At least 15 dogs were poisoned to death at the Mérida Central de Abastos (Central Supply Center), a municipal company of the Mérida City Council headed by Ricardo Béjar Herrera, appointed by Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada.—“Today there were 15 dogs from the Central de Abastos, 15‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️. In a place where the tenants care for and […]
In Mérida, the Day of the Dead is called ‘Hanal Pixán,’ and here are some experiences to celebrate this year.
The Mayans celebrated Hanal Pixán to remember their dead, and in Mérida, it is still a time of celebration and special events. Like cuisine, Mexican holidays take on different meanings, forms, and names in each region of the country. In the Yucatán Peninsula, the Day of the Dead is called ‘Hanal Pixán.’ This tradition honors […]
Suspicious sales and irregular permits in Montealbán
A multimillion-dollar sale at a bargain price, express permits, and misuse of public land are the pieces of a case that residents of the Montealbán subdivision describe as a clear example of urban corruption. According to an investigation, the former director of the Yucatán State Housing Institute (IVEY) and current General Coordinator of Orderly Development […]
Original Yucatán celebrates the greatness of Mexican textile art
Yucatán was filled with color, texture, and history with the opening of Original Yucatán, the grand artisan gathering held outside of Mexico City for the first time. For four days, the Siglo XXI Convention Center and the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya will be the meeting point for more than 350 master artisans from across […]
There are now 704 cases of the screwworm in Yucatán.
The screwworm continues to ravage Yucatán. Authorities from the Ministry of Rural Development (Seder) announced the detection of 46 new cases, present in 15 municipalities. So far, there are 704 cases across the state. Among the injuries reported by the animals are wounds in the navel area, as well as on the hind limbs, the […]