Yucatán’s livestock sector continues to be affected by the cattle screwworm, with hundreds of confirmed cases now. President Joaquín Díaz Mena’s administration has failed both in preventing the plague’s arrival and in its current goal of eradicating it. The strategy launched by the Yucatán government, led by President Joaquín Díaz Mena, to eradicate the cattle […]
Municipal Palace burns in Yucatán; protesters demand death of young man in prison
An angry mob set fire to the Tzucacab Municipal Palace during a peaceful demonstration demanding justice for the death of Ángel A.Ch. Residents of the municipality located in southern Yucatán took to the streets on Thursday night, August 21, to demand justice for the death of the father, whose death was announced Tuesday morning after […]
First person infected with screwworm detected in Yucatán
The Yucatán Health Secretariat (SSY) confirmed the first case of screwworm myiasis (Cochliomyia hominivorax) in the state. This occurred in a resident of the municipality of Izamal, originally from Tabasco. The patient was treated recently at the Yucatán Peninsula Regional High Specialty Hospital (HRAEPY), where he received timely and specialized care, leading to his favorable […]
Pet slaughter in Yucatán: poisoned dogs and cats
A new pet slaughter has sparked outrage among residents of Motul and Kanasín, after at least four dogs and a cat were poisoned in different neighborhoods of these towns. In the Edesio Carrillo Puerto neighborhood, west of Motul, the owners of two dogs and a cat found their animals dead upon returning home, on 36A […]
Mérida City Council presents the new cultural program “Olimpo en vivo.”
With nine concerts by local artists such as María Teresa, Cony Ancona, Jesús Armando, Eduardo Vázquez, and Las Maya Internacional, the new cultural program “Olimpo en vivo” will take place from September to November. With this, the Mérida City Council, headed by Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada, is promoting the local artistic community with established experience, […]
The pinkest hotel in Mérida has a Day Pass to spend the day in its pool.
Mérida is a vibrant city where history, nature, gastronomy, and social life come together to create unforgettable experiences. Although some don’t know it, the Yucatecan capital isn’t a coastal city. But even if there’s no beach—unless you drive half an hour to Progreso—pools are a daily occurrence and are especially appreciated on summer days. Casa […]
A Maya Train car breaks loose in Yucatán; the National Guard assists passengers during the derailment.
This Tuesday afternoon, a Maya Train train derailed in the town of Izamal, Yucatán. The incident occurred on Section 3 of the route, where one of the cars detached after losing contact with the track. So far, authorities have not reported any injuries and only material damage. Videos are circulating on social media showing passengers […]
Grupo Libera leads sustainable real estate development in Mexico from Yucatán.
Grupo Libera, a 100% Yucatecan real estate developer founded in 2019, consolidates its regional and national leadership by implementing a comprehensive sustainability model in the southeastern Mexican real estate market. With more than 20 delivered projects and a portfolio exceeding 2 billion pesos in its first five years, the company stands out for its integration […]
Mérida inaugurates ecological police force to protect the environment
Mérida’s new ecological police force will begin operations to protect natural areas, promote environmental protection, and prevent environmental crimes in the city. Source: milenio
These are the Yucatan beaches that have Red Tide: why is it dangerous?
Recently, residents of Yucatán were warned about a red tide, and this information was released through a press release. Therefore, we will provide you with all the details so you can take the appropriate precautions. According to authorities, the evolution of the Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) on the Yucatán coast has been monitored. On August […]