The Yucatecan capital celebrated Mexico’s National Wine Day on October 7th with the announcement of “Sabor a Vid,” the first festival specializing in wine culture. The event, to be held in Mérida on December 6th, will feature more than 25 national and international wineries, 15 workshops and wine pairings, at least 5 top-tier culinary experiences, […]

Mérida is solidifying its position as a city that promotes equal opportunities through access to technology and innovation, boasting 240 public spaces with free internet access, announced Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada. The strategy aims to bridge the digital and social divide by bringing connectivity to parks, markets, bus stops, police stations, and community spaces. The […]

Yucatán will participate in the National Magical Towns Fair, which will take place from November 13 to 17 in Pachuca, Hidalgo. The event is a key forum for trade and the promotion of these destinations nationwide. Raúl Paz Noriega, Undersecretary of Sustainable Tourism Development for the Ministry of Tourism Development (Sefotur), announced that the state […]

The company operates under the name “Yucatán al Minuto” and is run by José Miguel González Rivero, who is allegedly a front man for former governor and current federal deputy for the Citizens’ Movement party, Ivonne Ortega Pacheco, and former state attorney general Héctor Cabrera Rivero, Ortega’s former brother-in-law and current security advisor to the […]

The new Santagloria Coffee & Bakery location has opened in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. The Santagloria Coffee & Bakery chain has opened its first location in Mexico, specifically in the city of Mérida, Yucatán. This launch comes under an agreement with Marcas INDEF, which anticipates the opening of fifty establishments in the country over a five-year […]

Heavy rains that fell from Monday night into early Tuesday morning caused flooding in streets, low-lying neighborhoods, and homes in the port city, leaving residents worried and questioning the municipality’s handling of the situation. “This isn’t new; the same thing happens every time it rains, and nobody does anything. The water gets into the houses, […]

The Yucatán Swamp Turtle, known in the Mayan language as Xtuk’is, which is found primarily in this southeastern Mexican state, has been reclassified as “Near Threatened,” and its extinction risk would rise to “Near Threatened.” If it were to disappear here, it would vanish from the entire planet, reported Luis Fernando Díaz Gamboa, director of […]

Whether you’re enjoying popcorn, Mexican snacks, or just treating yourself, soda is the perfect drink. But can you imagine one that tastes like banana and vanilla? Trying this beverage is possible, as we’re talking about Sidra Pino, a Mexican soda so innovative that it was invented long before Coca-Cola’s soda recipe was created. Sidra Pino […]

Political brazenness knows no bounds. Despite serving a three-year prison sentence for cattle rustling and electoral crimes, former mayor Warnel May Escobar continues to operate from the shadows, now selling ejido land parcels he allegedly seized illegally during his administration. According to disgruntled ejido members, Warnel May—taking advantage of his power as mayor—appropriated several hectares […]

The Governor of Yucatán, Joaquín Díaz Mena, and the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection of the Mexican Government, Omar García Harfuch, reaffirmed a strategic alliance to strengthen security in the state. The high-level meeting was held to reinforce collaboration between the state and federal governments, focusing on public safety, crime prevention, and police professionalization. […]