A shocking case of alleged medical misconduct is sending shockwaves through the healthcare community in Yucatán, Mexico. Dr. Jaime N., a gynecologist at Star Médica Hospital in Mérida, has been publicly accused by the feminist collective Chicas Riot of sharing intimate photos of his patients with colleagues via WhatsApp. This disturbing act is part of […]

Social media posts are shedding light on a growing trend among foreigners reconsidering their decision to settle in Yucatán. Through platforms like Facebook, particularly the group “Chilangos en Yucatán,” users are expressing their difficulties adjusting to life in the state and seeking advice about relocating to other parts of Mexico such as Mexico City, Puebla, […]

The state of Yucatán is facing an alarming rate of teenage pregnancies, with 17% of women who become mothers between the ages of 12 and 19. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), this phenomenon affects one adolescent in five pregnancies, making it a growing concern for health officials and […]

A growing concern has emerged across the country as cases of scabies continue to rise. According to data from the federal Ministry of Health (SSA), Yucatán ranks among the top 10 states with the most cases of this contagious disease. While scabies affects both men and women, statistics show that women are disproportionately affected, making […]

The picturesque port of Sisal, a popular destination on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, may soon lose its coveted status as a Magical Town. Darío Flota Ocampo, Secretary of Tourism for the State of Yucatán, recently announced that the Mexican Government’s Tourism Secretariat will review the designation of all 177 Magical Towns, including Sisal. Flota Ocampo revealed […]

In the small coastal town of Sisal, nestled in southeastern Mexico’s Yucatán state, a bitter conflict has been brewing between residents and authorities over the uncontrolled expansion of tourism development. The dispute centers around a disputed plot of land near the town’s main pier, where residents claim to have cleared vegetation to protect their community’s […]

Researchers warn of impending disaster as salinization affects water supply and ecosystems on the peninsula. The waters of the Yucatán Peninsula, a tropical paradise famous for its crystal-clear cenotes and turquoise lagoons, are facing an unprecedented threat. Rising sea levels and changes in aquifer recharge are causing the groundwater to become increasingly saline, posing a […]

Campeche and Mérida Lead the Pack as National Meteorological Service Reports Record-High Temperatures” In a scorching start to April, two cities on the Yucatán Peninsula have taken their place among the top 10 hottest spots in Mexico, according to the National Meteorological Service (SMN) of the National Water Commission (Conagua). The “hells” of the Yucatán […]

In a disturbing trend, the state of Yucatán has emerged as one of the top five regions with the highest incidence rate of HIV cases in Mexico. According to recent data from the Ministry of Health and Repavih, the Network of People Affected by HIV, the number of new diagnoses among young people is cause […]

A series of blackouts has plagued the state of Yucatán, leaving thousands without power as a heat wave grips the region. The outages have been particularly harsh on residents who rely on electricity for cooling and essential appliances. In Mérida’s Polígono CTM neighborhood, residents took to the streets Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning to […]