The 14th IMEF Forum will be held in this city next Wednesday, June 25th. This year, the forum will be titled “Financial Opportunities and Challenges, Strategy for Growth in a Transformative Mexico.” It will feature keynote addresses and panel discussions to address topics of financial interest with national speakers and local business leaders, announced Laura […]
Confusing road signs, a hazard in downtown Mérida
Merida residents and national and international tourists still face daily risks on the streets of downtown Mérida due to the lack of synchronization of several pedestrian traffic lights, as pedestrians are allowed to cross even when the traffic light is green. A tour of the first section revealed that some of these traffic lights are […]
Mérida Residents Fed Up with Constant Blackouts in Las Américas Neighborhood
Residents of Mérida’s Las Américas neighborhood are growing increasingly frustrated with constant power outages that have become a regular occurrence in their community. According to Beatriz Vidal, a resident of the neighborhood, blackouts have been happening several times a week, with some lasting as long as 24 hours. The frequent disruptions have caused significant inconvenience […]
Mérida City Council Launches Inclusive Program for LGBTIQ+ Community
The Mérida City Council has marked Pride Month with the launch of its “Mérida Diversa” program, aimed at promoting awareness and inclusivity among the city’s LGBTIQ+ community. The initiative is part of a new department focused on inclusion and diversity within the municipal government. According to Edgar Moo Montalvo, Inclusion and Diversity Coordinator for the […]
Mérida Residents Stage Protest Over Prolonged Power Outage
A group of residents from Mérida’s Esperanza and Cortés Sarmiento neighborhoods have taken to the streets to protest a prolonged power outage that has left their homes without electricity for nearly a week. Frustrated by the lack of assistance from the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), the residents blocked Circuito Colonias Avenue, one of Mérida’s busiest […]
Maya Train Sparks Violence, Dispossession, and Militarization in Indigenous Communities
A forum held at the UNAM Cephcis (National University of Mexico) has brought to light the devastating impact of the Maya Train on indigenous communities across the Yucatan Peninsula. The megaproject, touted as a means of economic development, has instead led to increased violence, dispossession, and militarization in areas where it operates. Activists from Campeche […]
Yucatán Power Crisis: Experts Pinpoint Causes Behind Frequent Blackouts
A scorching heat wave has gripped Yucatán, leaving thousands of residents without electricity as the state’s power grid struggles to keep up with soaring demand. In recent weeks, municipalities across the region have been plagued by constant blackouts, particularly in densely populated areas. The situation is exacerbated by a projected population boom, with estimates suggesting […]
Yucatán Farmers Demand Action Against Land Dispossession by Businessmen and Developers
A group of ejidatarios from several towns in Yucatán gathered at the Mérida International Convention Center to raise their voices against land dispossession by businessmen and real estate developers. The protesters, who came from Kinchil, Ixil, Celestún, María Chi, Texán Palomeque, and Yaxkukul, expressed their frustration and concern over the impact of unchecked urban development […]
Power Outages Spark Protests in Yucatán and Campeche as Residents Demand Better Service from CFE
Residents in the states of Yucatán and Campeche have taken to the streets to protest frequent power outages caused by the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE). The blackouts, which have become increasingly common due to high temperatures reaching up to 43 degrees Celsius in the region, are causing widespread disruptions. In Mérida, residents of the Zazil-Há […]
Las Americas Residents Fume Over Prolonged Electricity Outages
Residents of Mérida’s Las Américas neighborhood are growing increasingly frustrated with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) over persistent power outages that have plagued their community for months. The blackouts, which occur daily and can last anywhere from a few hours to 14 hours, have left residents without access to necessities like electricity, clean drinking water, […]