A disturbing wave of home burglaries is sweeping through Mérida, exposing the inadequacies of the municipal security strategy touted by Mayor Cecilia Anunciación Patrón Laviada. Despite official claims that everything is under control, residents and data paint a grim picture of a city struggling to contain crime. High-profile neighborhoods like Temozón Norte have been hit […]

Mérida is undergoing a breathtaking transformation. The once-forgotten streets and abandoned houses have given way to vibrant gastronomic corridors, cultural centers, and high-value properties. However, beneath this façade lies a complex web of gentrification that raises important questions about the social cost of urban beautification. Dr. Edith Pereyra de la Rosa will shed light on […]

A group of frustrated residents from southern Mérida took to the streets on Wednesday night, blocking 42nd Street South as a form of protest over the prolonged power outage that has left dozens of families without electricity. For three consecutive nights, the community has been plagued by a lack of power, forcing residents to endure […]

After a three-year renovation process, the historic Ateneo Peninsular in Mérida, Yucatán has reopened its doors to the public. The building, managed by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), has been restored physically, administratively, and legally. A Hub for Culture and Education The Ateneo will house a meeting room, a one-stop shop for […]

In Mexico’s state of Yucatán, obtaining a driver’s license is a fundamental requirement for driving on the roads. However, not everyone will be able to get behind the wheel, at least until they settle their outstanding child support payments. According to Article 25 of the Law of the State Attorney General’s Office, individuals registered in […]

A disturbing incident has shaken the Emana residential community in Conkal after a pack of at least 10 feral dogs brutally attacked and killed a pregnant deer on private property. According to eyewitnesses, construction workers stumbled upon the violent scene and promptly alerted the Municipal Police. Upon arrival, officers found the canine group still surrounding […]

Chichimilá, Yucatán – A harrowing ordeal in the Yucatán jungle has left a family shaken and sparked conversations about the mystical creatures known as aluxes. The incident began when Teodora, an 80-year-old grandmother, went for her routine walk in the Chichimilá jungle but failed to return home. Initially, the family didn’t raise an alarm, considering […]

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) has announced that sea turtle nesting season in Yucatán is now underway, with a projected end date of October. As the region prepares for the annual influx of these magnificent creatures, conservation activists and volunteers from eight turtle camps along the coast are working tirelessly to protect […]

In a heartwarming display of bravery and quick thinking, members of the Tizimín Municipal Police in Yucatán have successfully rescued a dog trapped in a cenote for three days. The dramatic rescue was made possible after neighbors alerted authorities to the animal’s distress cries. The canine, whose name has not been disclosed, had fallen into […]

A devastating milestone has been reached in Yucatán, with the Federal Ministry of Health confirming the first dengue-related death in the state so far this year. According to recent studies, the case was confirmed following a thorough investigation. The National Epidemiological Surveillance System (Sinave) reported that there are currently 73 confirmed cases of dengue in […]