A three-day nationwide event, “The Great Getaway,” is set to take place from May 30 to June 1, 2025, aiming to boost domestic tourism and stimulate local economies. The initiative, launched by CANACO SERVYTUR Mérida and CONCANACO SERVYTUR, aims to generate an estimated economic impact of 45 billion pesos. Through affordable packages, special discounts, and […]

In a bid to bolster security efforts in Yucatán, the federal government has agreed to provide an additional 212 million pesos ($10.7 million USD) as part of an agreement with the state’s government. According to a document published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on April 23, the deal was signed within the framework […]

The once-thought-to-be one of the safest cities in Mexico has dropped from the top 10 list due to a significant shift in public perception of safety. According to the National Survey of Urban Public Security (ENSU) conducted by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), Mérida, the capital city of Yucatán, has fallen from […]

A 71-year-old American woman whose body was found on Tuesday, April 22, in the municipality of Progreso, Yucatán, had been reported missing by a neighbor and friend just days earlier. The investigation into her death has now led authorities to suspect her own son as a possible perpetrator. Linda Louise “J.” was last seen in […]

In 2025, it marks 32 years since the historic visit of Pope John Paul II to the Yucatán Peninsula. The late Supreme Pontiff was the last Pope to grace the region, leaving an indelible mark on its spiritual and cultural history. The announcement of the visit was made on March 2, 1993, sparking anticipation throughout […]

The Searching Families Collective of Yucatán has reported a troubling total of 270 people missing in the state. Although this number is relatively low compared to other regions in Mexico, it represents profound uncertainty and anguish for the families still searching for answers about their loved ones. In an effort to raise awareness, women from […]

The Yucatán Ministry of Tourism (SEFOTUR), under the leadership of Joaquín Díaz Mena, is reaffirming its commitment to community-based and sustainable tourism through internationally recognized initiatives that highlight environmental responsibility and Yucatecan heritage. Two standout projects were announced at a press conference: the Aldea Maya Xa’ Anil Naj in Santa Elena, recipient of the Silver […]

In a coordinated effort, Mérida’s Municipal Police Department and the Subdirectorate of Fixed, Semi-Fixed, and Street Vendors have removed several street vendors operating in La Plancha Park, particularly at the intersection of 46th and 43rd Streets. The action was prompted by a surge in holiday visitors, as reported in a statement from the Mérida City […]

In a legal case before the Control Judge of the First Judicial District, O.E.G. has been charged with dispossession of real property and damage to another person’s property. The defendant is accused of illegally constructing a dividing wall on land belonging to another individual without the owner’s consent, as outlined in criminal case 400/2024. The […]

Merchants at the Lucas de Gálvez Market are seeing a significant increase in sales, with a 30% rise in seafood purchases, particularly on Fridays. The high demand has led to an approximate $30 peso price hike per kilogram. Locatarios of various seafood stalls report that customers are buying more fish and shrimp than any other […]