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 […]

Yucatán is a top destination in Mexico, renowned for its rich history, culture, traditions, gastronomy, architecture, and natural beauty. However, security has become an increasingly important factor for both residents and visitors. Security is highly valued, and while it can vary, certain municipalities in Yucatán are recognized for their safety. Here are the five safest […]

Former Yucatán governor and current PAN senator, Mauricio Vila Dosal, is accused of using ghost companies to divert millions from the state budget, similar to his actions in the Mérida City Council. Investigations by Sol Yucatán reveal that one such company, “Planisur,” received 21 contracts through direct awards or rigged tenders during Vila Dosal’s administration, […]

The legal conflict over the Mayaland hotel in Chichén Itzá is intensifying, with new accusations against businessman Fernando Barbachano Herrero for alleged fraud and dispossession. The courts have consistently ruled in favor of the R4 Real Estate Agency. According to R4’s legal representatives, Mario Antonio Matos López and Alicia Maldonado Peniche, federal courts have dismissed […]

In a peculiar turn of events, two men, known by their nicknames La Morsa and El Pinocho, were apprehended by the Public Security Secretariat of Yucatan in the fishing town of Celestún. The arrest was notable for the unconventional method employed by one of the officers: a slingshot. The incident unfolded when state and municipal […]

Rafael Echazarreta Torres, President of the Municipal Steering Committee of the PRI in Mérida, has raised concerns about the influence of external interests in the government of Joaquín Díaz Mena. Echazarreta, a former Morena deputy, claims that groups from other states, which financially supported Díaz Mena’s campaign, are now demanding returns on their investments. Echazarreta […]