In 2024, Yucatán saw 462 cases of drug dealing reported to authorities, representing an 18.15% increase compared to 2023, according to the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System. Reports from the National Defense Secretariat, revealed through “hacking,” indicate that major Mexican drug cartels such as the Sinaloa, Gulf, and Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) […]

A labor conflict involving hotel workers in Merida, Mexico has come to an end after a marathon meeting at the Government Palace between union representatives, businessmen, and state officials. The strike, which began on Friday at the Los Aluxes hotel and was set to spread to other hotels, including the Hyatt and Holiday Inn, had […]

In the early days of the fishing ban, business owners from the fishing sector reported illegal fishing activities along the Yucatan coast. Ana María Pech Chacón, president of the Union of Fishing Shipowners, explained that fishermen illegally catch grouper and octopus through diving. These products are then sold to restaurants and freezers, and even marketed […]

During the “Peninsular Pride” meeting, the governors of Campeche, Layda Sansores; Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama; and Yucatán, Joaquín Díaz Mena, expressed concerns about the withdrawal of at least 1,000 National Guard members from the region. The governors discussed the potential negative impact on citizen security due to the reduction of 500 officers from Campeche, 360 […]

Morena deputies and their allies in the Yucatán State Congress have denied a 7% property tax increase in Mérida but approved hikes of up to 150% in other municipalities. This move has sparked criticism for its apparent inconsistency. During the discussion of the 2025 fiscal package for Yucatán, the Mérida City Council’s request for a […]

A recent viral sensation has sparked debate and raised concerns about public decency in a popular tourist destination. A series of photographs taken by an onlooker at the Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve show two individuals, believed to be foreign tourists, engaging in an erotic photo shoot in broad daylight. The incident has been shared widely […]

Yucatán is home to some of the most stunning natural wonders, including cenotes. Now, several of these beautiful water bodies have adopted pet-friendly policies, allowing families to enjoy them with their pets. Wolpoch Cenote in Homún: A Pet-Friendly Space In Homún, the Wolpoch Cenote, whose name means “poisonous snake” in the Mayan language, welcomes pets. […]

Violence, poverty, and lack of essential services have led to a continuous state of tension among the people of Yucatán. This troubling scenario can ignite accumulated frustrations, driving individuals to take justice into their own hands. Dr. Fátima Flores Palacios, a Social and Health Psychology expert from the Peninsular Center for Humanities and Social Sciences […]

Residents of Kanasín, Yucatán, prevented a potential lynching by detaining and tying a young man to a tree after he was seen jumping between rooftops. Neighbors observed a man jumping between the roofs of several houses. After getting him down, they detained him and tied him to a tree. Municipal police arrived at the scene, […]

A Facebook post by the Umán City Council banning backyard animals and wild fauna in urban areas has sparked annoyance and mockery among users. The post, published by the Department of Ecology, featured images of pigs, chickens, and sheep. It stated, “The Umán City Council, through the Department of Ecology, prohibits the possession of backyard […]