“What happened (on Friday) was particularly complex, as two situations coincided that, individually, usually impact the population.” This was stated by Claudia González Góngora, president of the Business Coordinating Council (CCE), when speaking about the blackout that affected the entire peninsula. “On the one hand, there was a failure in the electricity supply; on the […]
Bee attack in Mérida leaves one dead and four injured
A tragic incident occurred this Saturday afternoon in the Emiliano Zapata Oriente neighborhood of Mérida, where a swarm of bees attacked a group of people gathered on the street. The incident left one person dead and four injured. Tragic bee attack in Mérida: one dead and several injuredAccording to initial reports, the incident occurred on […]
Enarm returns to Yucatán and attracts thousands of doctors from the country.
Applicants from all over Mexico praised the warm people, safety, and organization in the Yucatecan capital for the three-day exam. Yucatan is consolidating its position as a destination that captivates with its safety, warmth, hospitality, cultural richness, and exquisite cuisine. This was expressed by doctors from all over the country who attended the National Examination […]
Housing prices are rising rapidly in Yucatán; prices are higher than the national average.
The president of the Mexican Institute of Finance Executives (IMEF) in Yucatán, Isaías Marrufo Góngora, warned that Yucatán is experiencing rapidly rising housing prices, primarily in Mérida. “In the second quarter of 2025, residential property prices in the state capital increased 10.4%, while nationally the increase was 8.4%. This places Mérida among the nine cities […]
Yucatán: Mayor of Mérida regrets Supreme Court ruling on property tax increase
Mérida Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada lamented the decision of the Supreme Court of Justice to not recognize municipal autonomy and prevent the increase in property taxes in 2025 and even 2026. “The Mérida City Council appealed to the Supreme Court of Justice because we feel our municipal autonomy has been violated. We will always defend […]
“Invest in Yucatán” positions Mérida as an investment destination
In the coming months, the Yucatan capital will intensify its range of attractions for the enjoyment of locals and visitors. Source: milenio
Divers achieve historic descent in the deepest cenote in Yucatán
The Sabakha Cenote, known as “smoky water,” was the scene of a historic event: a group of expert divers managed to descend to a depth of 120 meters in what is considered the deepest karst window in Yucatán, more than 150 meters according to official records. The dive, conducted by technical diving specialists from the […]
Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena promotes industrial projects to transform Yucatán’s economy.
The Governor of Yucatán, Joaquín Díaz Mena, met with Roberto Lazzeri Montaño, CEO of Nafin and Bancomext, to consolidate industrial centers, promote technological innovation, and trigger sustainable economic growth in the state. Díaz Mena held a working meeting with Roberto Lazzeri Montaño, CEO of Nacional Financiera (Nafin) and the National Bank of Foreign Trade (Bancomext), […]
Yucatán seeks to put itself, from Mexico City, in the spotlight of nearshoring
Yucatán Week in Mexico City, to be held from October 3 to 12 at the Sports Palace, will not only showcase gastronomy, crafts, and tourism, but also strengthen investment in the state, Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena emphasized at a press conference. “This event will not only be a cultural showcase but also a space for […]
Road accident leaves at least 15 dead in Yucatán
At least 15 people died this Saturday in an accident involving three vehicles on a highway connecting the cities of Mérida and Campeche in southeastern Mexico, local authorities reported. The accident occurred after a cargo truck overturned, hitting a compact vehicle and a van transporting construction workers, the Yucatán Security Secretariat reported on its social […]