A man accused of the femicide of a 92-year-old woman has been charged and will remain in preventive detention as a precautionary measure. The events investigated by the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) indicate that on September 22 in the Salvador Alvarado Sur neighborhood of Mérida, the man attacked the elderly woman. The individual entered […]
Several Yucatecan regions continue to be flooded after the passage of Hurricane “Milton”; Mérida resumes activities
In the regions of Rio Lagartos and Progreso, the streets remain flooded due to the heavy rains left by Milton. Río Lagartos, Yucatán.- This municipality in the eastern part of the state suffered severe flooding due to the proximity and passage of Hurricane “Milton.” In the port of Progreso, the streets remain flooded due to […]
Celestún and Sisal, the Most Affected Municipalities by Hurricane Milton
After Hurricane Milton, which was downgraded to Category 4, the damage assessment identifies that the municipalities of Sisal and Celestún suffered the most, with flooding, fallen trees, and no phone network. According to reports from the Civil Protection of the State of Yucatán, in the municipality of Celestún, some fallen poles and lines were reported, […]
Governor of Yucatán Reports No Casualties After Hurricane Milton: “I Must Acknowledge the Culture of Prevention”
Although the cyclone did not make landfall, its center was only 60 kilometers from the coast of Progreso. In the morning conference on Tuesday, October 8, the governor of Yucatán provided an update after Hurricane Milton passed near the Mexican coast. According to Joaquín ‘Huacho’ Díaz Mena, the cyclone was just 60 kilometers from Progreso […]
Eight Thousand People Without Electricity Due to Hurricane Milton in Progreso, Yucatán
At least eight thousand people are without electricity due to the effects of Hurricane Milton in Progreso, Yucatán; departure and arrival flights at Mérida airport have resumed. Source: N Mas
Hurricane Milton Causes Severe Damage to the Progreso Boardwalk: VIDEO
The area of the Progreso pier and the tourist walkway suffered material damage due to the waves caused by Hurricane Milton. The intense waves caused by Hurricane Milton, which passed near Progreso as a Category 5 storm, destroyed the tourist walkway known as the Muelle de Chocolate and caused severe damage by the morning of […]
The Mayan Train has devastated over 11,000 hectares in southeastern Mexico
Experts from the Yucatán Scientific Research Center report that along the train’s route, 470,000 tons of carbon have been released. The Mayan Train deforested more than 11,000 hectares in the southeast, releasing around 470,000 tons of carbon, according to the Yucatan Scientific Research Center (CICY), which belongs to CONACYT. The researchers point out that Section […]
Murder of Sinaloa Man in Telchac Puerto Hotel
A man from Sinaloa was allegedly murdered on Sunday night at the “La Caracola” hotel in Telchac Puerto. According to information gathered, the alleged homicide, which occurred a few blocks away from the Municipal Palace, was reportedly due to a score settlement. It was learned unofficially that the victim was killed by two individuals with […]
Argentine Found Dead After Disappearing in a Mexican Cenote
Roberto Omar Alejandro Gandini Buix, 51, went diving last Friday in Dzonbakal, Yucatán, but never resurfaced. His body was found this Sunday at nearly 25 meters depth. Roberto Omar Alejandro Gandini Buix, the Argentine diver who disappeared last Friday in the Mexican cenote Dzonbakal, was found dead on Sunday during rescue operations conducted by a […]
64 Temporary Shelters Activated in Mérida Due to Hurricane Milton
The mayor of Mérida informed that 64 shelters have been set up in the municipality to accommodate 6,000 citizens in response to the impacts of Hurricane Milton. Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada announced that the City Council has 64 shelters ready to accommodate up to 6,000 people in case of emergency, due to the proximity of […]