A violent robbery occurred at a pharmacy in Lomas Ciudad Caucel, Merida. Witnesses reported that a man, described as robust and dressed in black, entered the pharmacy and threatened the employee with a knife, demanding money from the cash register. The manager handed over approximately 3,000 pesos to the thief, who then quickly fled the […]

The Secretariat of Rural Development (Seder) has reported that the locust plague in Yucatán was controlled over 135 hectares between January 3 and 13, according to the State Committee for Plant Health of Yucatán (Cesvy). The affected lands span 11 municipalities: Panabá, Buctzotz, Telchac Pueblo, Cacalchén, Hunucmá, Dzoncauich, Sucilá, Temax, Teya Pueblo, Mérida, and Opichén. […]

The Santa María Project, a refuge in Yucatan, has launched a campaign inviting citizens to “sponsor” endangered birds. This sanctuary is home to over 150 birds, including yellow-cheeked parrots, blue-crowned parrots, yellow-headed parrots, white-fronted parrots, Yucatecan parrots, and green macaws, all of which have been victims of abuse, illegal trafficking, or abandonment. Parrots like Waco […]

Agents of the State Investigation Police have arrested José Manuel D.V., a teacher at Preparatory School Number 2 of the Uady, on charges of aggravated rape against a minor. The complaint was filed by the victim’s mother with the Specialized Investigation and Litigation Unit for Sexual Crimes. According to the investigation, the teacher showed interest […]

Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena’s recent claims about the success of the “Pothole Repair for Wellbeing” program have come under scrutiny. The governor asserted that in less than a month, 33,900 linear meters of potholes were patched across 100 streets in three neighborhoods, surpassing the efforts of the City Council. However, this claim has been met […]

A total of 106 mayors from Yucatan are traveling to Mexico City to participate in the National Municipal Meeting, which will bring together governors and mayors from across the country. The event, taking place today at the National Palace with President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, aims to secure more federal support for urban infrastructure projects such […]

Yesterday, the discussion “Mérida, the Yucatan, Expectations and Uncertainties” took place at the “Jorge Zavala Velázquez” auditorium of the “Doctor Hideyo Noguchi” Center, as part of the city’s anniversary celebrations. The event brought together experts to discuss the challenges and risks associated with Mérida’s rapid urban growth, known as the “city of peace.” Moderator Mirna […]

Due to instability in Motul’s construction sector, many bricklayers are migrating to Mérida and the Yucatán coast in search of better job opportunities. Over the past year, an increasing number of bricklayers have left Motul, driven by the lack of stable employment, adequate benefits, and competitive salaries. In Motul’s city center, it’s common to see […]

Parents of students at the “Agustín Vadillo Cicero” high school in the El Fénix neighborhood of Mérida are demanding greater security measures after a man posing as a psychologist entered a classroom and threatened students. The incident occurred last Monday in a third-grade classroom, shortly after the start of the school day. The man claimed […]

In 2024, the International Airports of Cancun, Cozumel, and Mérida rejected over 32,000 foreign travelers, with the majority hailing from South America. Official data from the Migration Policy Unit of the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) revealed that 17,012 of these rejected travelers were from Colombia. At Cancun International Airport alone, 31,981 foreigners were denied […]