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 […]
Profepa Shuts Down Kekén Pig Farm in Mérida Over Environmental Violations
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 […]
Claudia Sheinbaum’s Visit to Yucatán: Public and Private Engagements
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 […]
They seek to attract more international conferences and events to Yucatán
Through meetings with the Secretaries of Tourism and the Mexican Council of the Meetings Industry (Comir), the Public Trust for the Development of Meetings Tourism in Yucatán (Fideture) announced that they will seek to reposition Yucatán and Quintana Roo as two pioneering destinations in the sector in the southeast, through a council to govern these […]
Rising Threats to Foreign Residents in Yucatán Amid Eroding Security
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 […]
The Great Getaway: A National Initiative to Revive Domestic Tourism in Yucatán
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 […]
Mexico’s Federal Government Allocates Over $200 Million to Strengthen Security in Yucatán
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 […]
This is how unsafe Mérida feels: outside the top 10 cities perceived as safe
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 […]
American Woman’s Body Found in Yucatán After Weeks-Long Search; Son Suspected in Investigation
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 […]
Reflecting on Pope John Paul II’s Historic Visit to Yucatán, 32 Years Ago
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 […]