Yucatán has elevated the status of Mexican cuisine by being designated as the “Ibero-American Capital of Gastronomy 2025.” This prestigious recognition was awarded during the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) held in Madrid, Spain, one of the world’s most significant events in the tourism industry. Source: Reforma

Federal and state security forces seized more than 100 kilos of natural and synthetic drugs today in Kanasín, Yucatán, according to the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) of Yucatán. The SSP reported that the seizure included 98 kilos of marijuana, 1.5 kilograms of crystal meth, 1.9 kilograms of cocaine, and 3.2 kilos of ‘rock’ from […]

Agents from the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) in Yucatán arrested a man yesterday morning for allegedly stealing gasoline from parked vehicles in Mérida. The suspect, identified as Luis Alberto C., was reportedly extracting diesel from trucks parked between the Villa Magna subdivision and the Periférico Ring Road, according to Eduardo Daniel Quintal Garcia. The […]

Mérida, Yucatán – In a shocking case of child abuse, a mother and her partner were arrested on January 18th in Mérida, Yucatán, on charges of domestic violence and sexual abuse against their twin daughters. The couple, identified as Daniela Monserrat, 24, and Eyder K. G., 31, allegedly subjected the girls to years of terror, […]

The restoration and rehabilitation of Mérida’s Historic Center began with a significant mistake in 1974 when “El Olimpo” was demolished, according to Dr. Marco Tulio Peraza Guzmán, an architecture expert. Despite this, the process has seen both successes and failures, gradually reviving the area in the 21st century. Dr. Peraza, head of the Postgraduate and […]

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 […]