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 […]
FORET Real Estate Scams Clients
Investors associated with FORET, who acquired rural land on the Yobaín-Chabihau highway, reported that the property developer disappeared along with their investment. Investors who acquired land in the Sayab residential area reported that after purchasing and paying for the land from the real estate company FORET, the company has not fulfilled its obligations to deliver […]
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 […]
Mérida prepares for the first wine festival in southeastern Mexico
The event will bring together more than 25 wineries, 15 workshops and pairing tastings, five high-level culinary experiences, live music, and a diverse gastronomic offering. Sommelier Ana María Arias, festival director, emphasized that “Sabor a Vid” seeks to bring consumers and tourists closer to wine culture in an open-air setting, during the best time of […]
Mérida cemeteries prepare for Hanal Pixán
Mérida’s cemeteries are undergoing a comprehensive cleaning in preparation for the commemoration of Hanal Pixán, or Day of the Dead, which takes place in late October and early November. Luis Jorge Montalvo Duarte, Director of Public Services for the Mérida City Council, notes that they normally have crews pruning the cemeteries every day, but in […]
Money launderer in Yucatán
Joaquín Xuffi Cárdenas, undersecretary of planning, economy, and social infrastructure for the state government, is one of the largest white-collar gangsters. The former PRI member, now a Morena member, controls the internal politics of Villa de Baca, where he installed Freddy Basto Basto as mayor. However, the mayor is only an official figurehead, as Xuffi […]