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), […]

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 […]

Mérida will vibrate to the rhythm of jazz this fall

The Yucatecan capital will vibrate to a different rhythm from October 1 to 4 with the Mérida 2025 Jazz Festival, a new cultural offering that includes concerts, masterclasses, and a parade featuring traditional New Orleans-style jazz, free for the whole family, announced Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada and participating musicians. “Diversifying Mérida’s cultural, acoustic, and tourist […]

Wells in Yucatan contaminated by pig feces

Drinking water from wells and piped systems is highly contaminated by fecal bacteria produced in pig farms. Despite several lawsuits, these farms continue to operate in at least 10 Mayan communities, defying court rulings and harming the health of residents, according to activists and affected residents. They explained that studies by the Microbial Ecology and […]

CFE worker tied to pole due to blackouts in Yucatán

Frustration over the constant blackouts escalated in the municipality of Dzemul, Yucatán, where a group of residents detained and tied a Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) worker to a pole, demanding quality service. According to witness accounts, upon noticing the employee’s presence, residents approached him to complain that they had been without power for 12 hours, […]

Yucatán: Wyndham arrives with projects in Sisal and Telchac

The Yucatán coast is preparing to welcome two new hotel developments under the Wyndham brand, the result of a partnership between Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Mayakuná Luxury Group. The projects, which will be located in the towns of Sisal and Telchac, will begin operations in 2029 and will feature more than 130 oceanfront suites, […]