A severe drought is looming over Yucatán due to rising temperatures and an unprecedented lack of rainfall in the region. The consequences are being felt across various ecosystems, with many wetlands, lagoons, and cenotes experiencing a significant drop in water levels. The scarcity of water has far-reaching impacts on both wildlife and agricultural production activities. […]

In a poignant ceremony held yesterday afternoon, the U.S. Consulate General in Mérida marked the end of an era as it lowered its flag for the final time at its former headquarters on 60th Street. The event signified the closure of one chapter and the beginning of a new diplomatic era in the region. The […]

Once an unremarkable port in Yucatán, San Crisanto has transformed into a global leader in sustainable tourism, earning recognition from prestigious organizations, including the United Nations. Over the past 50 years, this small community has pioneered ecotourism, environmental preservation, mangrove and wetland restoration, coconut research, carbon capture, and environmental education. San Crisanto now ranks among […]

Yucatán is set to make a significant impact at the 49th edition of the Tourism Fair, scheduled to take place from April 28 to May 1 in Tijuana, Baja California. A total of 41 companies from the state will participate in this prestigious event. Darío Flota Ocampo, Secretary of Tourism Development, announced that the Yucatán […]

A potentially dangerous incident occurred early this morning on the Holcá-Kantunil highway, between Tibolón and Holcá, when a large dead jabín tree unexpectedly fell onto the road. The collapse startled a pair of foreign travelers driving toward Mérida, though fortunately, no injuries were reported. The travelers, who were returning to the Yucatán capital after exploring […]

Over the past decade, grouper fishing in Yucatán has reached a critical state, prompting authorities to launch the “Strategic Project for Fishery Restoration.” This initiative integrates scientific research and collaboration with stakeholders to recover grouper populations and address the challenges threatening the fishery. – A 36.4% decline in grouper catches since 2015, with only 5,092 […]

The Federal Attorney General’s Office for Environmental Protection (Profepa) has temporarily closed the Kekén pig farm, operated by Pecuaria Peninsular, in Santa María Chi, Mérida. The closure was enforced due to the discharge of wastewater without the required permit, a violation of environmental regulations. Profepa has demanded that the company provide a valid Wastewater Discharge […]

President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is set to arrive in Yucatán this evening aboard the Mayan Train. While her official schedule includes only one public event in the state on Saturday, she is expected to participate in at least three private engagements in various municipalities, according to sources. Sheinbaum’s tour of the Yucatán Peninsula is slated […]

The once tranquil state of Yucatán is witnessing a shift, as the recent murder of 72-year-old Linda Louise Johnston, a U.S. citizen found dead in Chicxulub Puerto, highlights growing insecurity. The State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) has identified her son, Robert J., 45, as the prime suspect, citing evidence of violence on her body. This […]