In response to the ongoing war in Lebanon, the Lebanese Club of Mérida, Yucatán, is organizing a Pro-Lebanon Collection to provide much-needed support. Jorge Nechar Jacobo, president of the Lebanese Club of Mérida, emphasized the urgent need for peace and invited the community to participate in this humanitarian effort. Nechar highlighted the severe impact of […]

In the heart of Yucatán, Mexico, lies the small community of Santa Gertrudis, where time stands still. For 87-year-old Doña María Hernández Peck, this region has been her home all her life. She remembers a time when the vast plain was untouched by urbanization and foreign capital. But now, the tranquility is gone. The once-pristine […]

Kenya Roxana S. M., a 24-year-old from Mérida, was arrested today for the murder of her partner. On Wednesday, November 13, Kenya allegedly injured Julio César C. R. in the neck with a knife inside a building on 35th Street in the San Vicente Oriente neighborhood. The complaint and subsequent investigations led to this conclusion. […]

The FGR does not report on significant federal operations in the state, raising concerns about potential infiltration by criminal groups. Coordination Breakdown Despite Yucatán maintaining its security apparatus under Commander Luis Felipe Saidén Ojeda, the change in state and federal governments appears to be causing fractures in one of its key strengths. Coordination between the […]

Mexican states have sought advice from the Yucatán Prosecutor’s Office to replicate its model for addressing animal abuse. The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Yucatán, through its Specialized Unit for Domestic Animal Abuse Crimes, has become a national benchmark in combating animal cruelty. Led by Aarón Castillo Cabrera, the unit investigates and punishes […]

Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada supervised one of the 22 public transportation stops in Mérida that will now offer free internet service. This initiative is part of a project to transform 100 public spaces in Mérida, enhancing their image, design, lighting, roofing, and network connectivity. This effort prioritizes social justice and innovative design, optimizing transportation areas […]

The Attorney General’s Office (FGR) discovered more than 150 kilos of drugs during a search at a house in the Residencial Pensiones neighborhood of Mérida. Details of the Seizure According to police sources, the FGR found: – 154.1 kilograms of marijuana – 790 grams of methamphetamine (known as “Cristal”) – 1,640 kilograms of cocaine – […]

They anticipate an increase in the arrival of passengers by bus to Yucatan, in view of the December season. The representative of ADO, Eduardo Córdova Balbuena, said that the Mérida Bus Terminal generates a greater influx of people to destinations such as Oaxaca, Puebla, Mexico City and Veracruz, although many others also arrive to the […]

An increase in bus passengers arriving in Yucatán is expected for the upcoming December season. Eduardo Córdova Balbuena, the representative of ADO, stated that the Mérida Bus Terminal sees a significant influx of people traveling to destinations such as Oaxaca, Puebla, Mexico City, and Veracruz. Many others also arrive in the state for vacation. “Typically, […]

The government of Yucatán has announced plans to expand the Mérida International Airport, a historic investment of $2.15 billion pesos will improve connectivity and attract more tourism. In conjunction with Grupo Asur, the works are being carried out to modernize the airport and make it an attractive point for American tourists, allowing many Yucatecans to […]