In an interview with El Diario, Enrique Sánchez Sánchez, president of Canainpesca and Exportamar, described the current fishing situation in Progreso as “average,” with catch volumes varying significantly from vessel to vessel. Just one month before the start of the grouper season, mid-sea vessels have begun anchoring in the port, bringing in between 1,500 and […]

In a bizarre phenomenon that has left locals and tourists alike stunned, the sea receded by several meters along the beaches of Progreso, Telchac Puerto, and Celestún in Mexico’s Yucatán region on Wednesday night. The sudden and unexplained retreat of the water has sparked concerns among residents and authorities about the risk of a tsunami. […]

Mérida Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada has signed a landmark agreement with the municipality of Playa del Carmen. The partnership aims to foster closer ties between the two cities and promote tourism initiatives that benefit local communities. The collaboration agreement was unveiled yesterday at the Tianguis Turístico 2025 in Baja California, where Mayor Patrón met with […]

Just a few months into her tenure as municipal president of Izamal, Melisa Puga Rodríguez has been criticized for her consistent absence from City Hall. The lack of visibility from the mayor has led to accusations that she is abandoning her duties and allowing her inner circle, including her husband, to wield significant power behind […]

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 […]