Various incidents of violence have been reported on units of the “Va y Ven” Transportation System operating in Mérida. In a single day, two criminal incidents occurred on buses of the “Va y Ven” public transportation system in Mérida. In the first incident, a man injured a young man in the neck with a knife […]
Bus Stops Relocated in Mérida Due to Repaving Work
The Yucatán Transportation Agency (ATY) informs users that on Friday, October 4, there will be a temporary relocation of bus stops due to repaving work on 71st Street from 58th to 50th in Mérida’s Historic Center. As a result, the routes that have their stops on 56th Street from 73rd to 69th will now be […]
Connect, Ignite, Transform. MoodleMoot Global 2024 in Mérida
MoodleMoot Global 2024: Learn and Teach with the Best in Mérida. From October 22 to 24, Mérida will host professionals from around the world at one of the most prominent educational technology events: MoodleMoot Global 2024. With the beautiful setting of this historic city, MoodleMoot Global will offer not only professional growth opportunities for those […]
Attempted Knife Assault Reported on “Va y Ven” Bus in Mérida
A young man was injured by a suspect attempting to steal his backpack, which contained a laptop. A young man, around 20 years old, was attacked with a knife by an alleged assailant while traveling on a “Va y Ven” public transport bus in Mérida. According to information circulating on social media, the incident occurred […]
NASA Space Apps 2024 Will Be Held in Mérida for the First Time
With the theme “The Sun Touches Everything,” the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024 is coming to Mérida for the first time, joining various locations around the world to solve challenges related to space exploration using creativity and innovation. Scheduled for October 4, 5, and 6, this global challenge invites participants of all ages and backgrounds. […]
“La Niña” would bring Yucatán a winter with a summer flavor: how many cold fronts will arrive?
Months with a summer flavor are expected for the autumn and winter season in Yucatán due to the influence of the “La Niña” phenomenon and climate change, indicated meteorologist Juan Vázquez Montalvo. He also emphasized that there would be some coolness: the thermometer in Mérida would drop to an average of 15 degrees, and even […]
Yucatán, the state most affected by influenza nationwide
Yucatán ranks first nationally in confirmed influenza cases during the interseasonal period (from May to September), with a 387% increase in positive patients compared to the previous year. According to the latest report from the federal Ministry of Health (SS), the state has recorded 453 cases of influenza up to epidemiological week 38, in contrast […]
Pitbull Attacks in Yucatán in 2024: How Many and How Severe Were They?
Overview: Pitbull attacks are not new in Yucatán, with several incidents in 2024 causing severe injuries to both humans and pets. Characteristics: Pitbulls are often seen as aggressive due to their robust nature, intelligence, and adaptability in various environments. They can reach a height of 50 cm and weigh around 40 kg, with a bite […]
Man Arrested for Harassing a Young Woman on a Va y Ven Bus in Mérida
A young woman was traveling on the Nora Quintana route of Va y Ven in Mérida when a man next to her began touching himself. Elements of the Public Security Secretariat (SSP) arrested the man after he sexually harassed the young woman on a Va y Ven transportation system unit in the city of Mérida. […]
October is also “infernal”: 51°C heat in Mérida
October also looks “infernal” for the 921,771 inhabitants of Mérida, as today, Wednesday, they faced 51°C heat at least three times during the day, according to the FiUady station in real-time. In 2024, extreme heat (40°C or more) has been recorded in Mérida since January. Moreover, the thermal sensation reached 56.7°C (matching the world heat […]