With the Belize national cycling team participating and an estimated purse of 250,000 pesos, the fourth edition of the Yucatán Summer Classic, one of the largest events organized on the Peninsula, will be held with 350 cyclists in attendance. The race, on Sunday, August 3, will start at 6:00 a.m. and will feature a new […]
Yucatán confirms second case of screwworm in a dog
The second case of screwworm in a dog was confirmed in the state of Yucatán, after animal rescuers confirmed the presence of this parasite in a dog named “Dingo,” who was found abandoned in the municipality of Tetiz. This second case of screwworm in dogs was confirmed by veterinarians in Mérida, who treated “Dingo” for […]
Gentrification impacts Mérida: these are the risks
The phenomenon of gentrification, already present in several areas of Mérida, was the topic of the Lignum Center’s most recent reflection session. Residents, cultural managers, and researchers gathered the day before yesterday to analyze the urban changes that are altering the social and economic fabric of traditional neighborhoods. “Gentrification is a process that a city […]
Public transport concessionaires in Mérida announce a strike; they demand payment.
Concessionaires of the public transportation system known as “Va y Ven” (Va and Ven) will gradually remove dozens of units from circulation in the coming days, as long as the Yucatán Transportation Agency (ATY), a subsidiary of the Yucatán government, fails to make a series of late payments. This is despite the fact that the […]
NFL championship rings are manufactured in Yucatán, Mexico.
One stage of the manufacturing process for NFL championship rings, as well as the rings awarded to graduates of prestigious universities such as Harvard and Oxford, is carried out in Yucatán, according to Ángel López Rodríguez, state president of the Index Export Maquiladora Association. Although the state’s export sector is mostly made up of textile […]
Mayan Renaissance sweetens the future of Yucatecan beekeeping
In a historic event for Yucatecan beekeeping, the Mayan Renaissance is promoting a new phase in beekeeping production with the announcement of a honey processing plant in Valladolid, representing a federal investment of 60 million pesos as part of the Beekeeping Renaissance program. New beekeeping plant will transform the honey landscape in YucatánGovernor Joaquín Díaz […]
Playa del Carmen: Bull Shark Fest announced to preserve the species
On July 19 and 20, Playa del Carmen will host the Bull Shark Fest, a social and ecological event aimed at preserving one of the city’s most emblematic species. Authorities presented the project, which will take place in both Leona Vicario Park and the Sayab Planetarium. “The bull shark is today our symbol of identity […]
Yucatán Surges as Top Exporter in Mexico
A recent report by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) reveals that Yucatán has experienced a significant increase in exports, surpassing other states in the country. According to INEGI’s Quarterly Exports by State (ETEF) report for the first quarter of 2025, Yucatán saw a remarkable 29.3 percent increase in export value compared to […]
The Unseen World of Yucatán: Discovering Rare and Fascinating Insects
Deep within the vast areas of the Yucatan Peninsula lies a world teeming with little-known insects that play crucial roles in the region’s ecosystem. These fascinating organisms, often overlooked by the naked eye, have unique shapes, colors, and characteristics that make them stand out from their counterparts. As the rainy season sets in, the so-called […]
Yucatan businessmen want to match the schedule with that of Q. Roo
The Yucatán business sector will present a joint document to the state government requesting the harmonization of the state’s time zone with that of the neighboring state of Quintana Roo, as a measure to boost the economy. This document, to permanently advance the current time by one hour, is being promoted by the Yucatán Hotel […]