Efforts by the Secretariat of Sustainable Development (SDS) in conjunction with various civil society organizations have yielded impressive results, with a total of 6.6 kilometers of coastline cleaned up so far this year. The initiative has seen six tons of solid waste removed from at least 12 state beaches. According to Neyra Silva Rosado, director […]

The Cuxtal Reserve, a vital water source for the city of Mérida, is facing an unprecedented threat from real estate developers, mining activity, and the construction of the Mayan Train. This ecological disaster has been brewing for years, with residents feeling marginalized and excluded from decisions affecting their territory. “We are the lifeblood of Mérida,” […]

The city of Mérida has launched an ambitious environmental project to combat urban heat by planting 8,500 trees over a period of 18 days. The initiative, known as the “2025 Forest Crusade,” is part of the comprehensive “Green Mérida” strategy aimed at making the city more livable. Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada announced the project during […]

Residents of the Camino Real neighborhood in Mexico are calling for swift action from the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) to address a series of persistent power outages that have plagued their community. The outages, which have become increasingly frequent and severe over recent hours, have taken a toll on household appliances, work equipment, and overall […]

A curious phenomenon has been observed in Mérida’s downtown area where tourists often mistake security buttons for pedestrian devices, prompting an explanation from Commander Rafael Chaires Cuevas, director of the Municipal Police. According to statistics from the police department, more than half of all emergency calls received at their station are a result of mistaken […]

A massive cloud of Saharan dust is expected to sweep across the Yucatán Peninsula starting this Wednesday, bringing with it a range of health concerns for residents and visitors alike. Experts warn that people should take precautions to minimize their exposure to the particles. The Sahara Desert is known for producing vast amounts of dust, […]

The city of Mérida is gearing up to host one of its most anticipated events, the 2026 Mérida Banorte Marathon, which will take place on January 4. With a prize pool of over 800,000 pesos, Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada officially announced the call for entries to participate in this year’s edition. The mayor emphasized that […]

A breakthrough has been made in the fight against organized crime in Mexico, as authorities have arrested “El Fefe”, a notorious leader of a gang operating in Quintana Roo. The detainee, identified as 36-year-old Francisco Javier “N” from Tabasco, had been on the run since 2018. According to the Yucatán Investigative Police and agents from […]

Tensions ran high in the Los Reyes neighborhood of Mérida yesterday as residents took to the streets to express their frustration over the slow pace of a homicide investigation. The protest, which saw 46th Street and 19th Street closed off, was sparked by the lack of progress in the case of Ameth, known affectionately as […]