In a spectacle that has become a beloved tradition in Mexico, thousands of tourists flocked to the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on Thursday to witness the Spring Equinox. As the sun cast its shadows on the pyramid’s steps, creating the iconic “descending serpent” image, visitors from around the world gathered in awe. According […]

A Spanish citizen, Joan S. M., accused of vandalizing a Mérida cafeteria on February 25, was released on parole this Tuesday, March 18, after reaching a reparation agreement with the victims under a suspension of proceedings. The hearing, held at the Mérida Oral Justice Center (Cejom), involved negotiations between Joan S. M., Ruth—the barista he […]

A group of real estate companies in Yucatán has joined forces under a new civil association named “Vive Telchac” with the aim of promoting organized growth in the port area and the town of Telchac. This initiative seeks to improve road infrastructure, create employment opportunities, and foster a sustainable ecosystem within the region. The director […]

A disturbing incident of sexual harassment against a massage therapist in this coastal town has sparked widespread outrage and social mobilization. The alleged perpetrator, a foreign tourist, was eventually handed over to the authorities after being confronted by a crowd of hundreds of residents. According to eyewitnesses, the incident began when the massage therapist reported […]

The Yucatán State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) issued separate wanted notices to locate Manuel Aaron Thiele Geb.Genz, 38, and Julia Sahara Thiele, 31, both originally from Germany. Although both have been missing since February 4, it wasn’t until 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, that the state agency asked for the public’s help in determining […]

Tourism from Asia is making a comeback in Yucatán after the halt caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, a group of 30 Japanese tourists arrived in Mérida to visit the city’s Historic Center and the renowned archaeological site of Chichén Itzá. While they had hoped to witness the equinox phenomenon at the Kukulcán pyramid […]

Archaeologists working in the X’baatún eco-archaeological zone of Tekal de Venegas, Yucatán, have uncovered a significant find: a palatial structure alongside residential platforms. This discovery sheds new light on the ancient Mayan settlement and updates our understanding of the site, first registered in the Archaeological Atlas of Yucatán in 1980. Details of the Discovery The […]

The Yucatán police have arrested Joan “S,” a Spanish national and cultural activist associated with Catalan culture, following accusations of assault and threats against Ruth, an employee at a Mérida café. The incident, which took place on February 26, involved acts of intimidation, damage to property, and verbal aggression. Authorities executed the arrest warrant at […]

Businessman Horacio de Freitas has filed a complaint with the Attorney General of the State of Yucatán (FGEY) against Rafael Echazarreta Torres, the president of the PRI in Mérida, accusing him of fraud amounting to over 12 million pesos. The alleged fraud stems from an investment in a joint business venture that never materialized. De […]

A tragic incident of animal abuse occurred in the Álvaro Obregón neighborhood of Hunucmá, Yucatán, where a man allegedly ran over and killed a stray dog on March 4. The community is outraged by the event. According to a social media user, the dog was sleeping near a sidewalk when a driver intentionally ran it […]