A café in Chelem, Yucatán, has reported an incident involving a pair of foreign tourists who, after consuming food and drinks, refused to pay their bill, claiming the quality did not match the menu photographs. Coastal Café Chelem, the establishment in question, assured that the images on their menu are authentic and unedited, accurately depicting […]

Earlier this week, the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas rescued 11 Cuban rafters adrift in the Yucatán Channel. The migrants, at risk of drowning, received medical assistance, water, and food before being transported to Cozumel, Mexico. On Wednesday, the crew of Brilliance of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean and chartered by […]

“We have no fear or uncertainty in stating that we are lawyers for organized crime in Mexico. Do we defend drug traffickers? Yes. Do we defend organized crime? Yes.” These are the words of Juan Pablo Penilla and Arturo Ramírez, known defenders of “El Mayo” Zambada, leaving no doubt about their connections to drug trafficking […]

Researchers Unearth Remains of Previously Unrecorded Fish Species A group of researchers has uncovered fossil remains of an extinct fish species in the cenotes of Yucatan, marking a significant discovery in the region. Speleologist Erick Sosa explained, “We were conducting a collection and found an element that caught our attention. It wasn’t a shark tooth […]

Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena and Sedatu Head Edna Vega Rangel Sign Landmark Housing Agreement The federal and state governments of Yucatan have signed a collaboration agreement for the Housing for Well-Being 2025 program, which aims to construct 20,000 homes in the region over the next six years. This year alone, 2,500 homes will be built. […]

Residents and vendors in the Francisco I. Madero neighborhood in Mérida were alarmed after finding what appeared to be the skin of a dog in the park. The discovery caused confusion and fear among regular visitors to the market and tianguis, who worried about the safety of their pets. However, the Public Security Secretariat (SSP) […]

An eight-year-old boy, affectionately known as “Pelón,” died on Tuesday in the Kanasín municipality of Yucatán, reportedly due to severe beatings inflicted by his mother. Residents claim that the boy endured ongoing domestic violence. They accuse his mother and her partner, another woman, of being responsible for his death, suggesting that the child was beaten […]

By Fernando Ojeda Llanes Following my recent piece on the problem of yellow buoys invading Avenida Aviación to prioritize the Ie-Tram, I received numerous comments from readers. Many highlighted the lack of police surveillance, particularly at corners where cars are parked without respecting the ten-meter rule, creating hazards for motorists and pedestrians. I previously discussed […]

Less than six months after the renovation of Tizimín’s Central Park, the million-peso project, once hailed as a highlight of former mayor Pedro Couoh Suaste’s administration, is already showing serious signs of deterioration. Since its inauguration, damages have become increasingly apparent. The bollards (concrete posts) installed in the park now exhibit cracks, fissures, and even […]