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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

On Monday morning, a dog attack occurred in a neighborhood in Chuburná, leaving one person in serious condition and another with significant injuries. According to the information gathered, two dogs, apparently of the pit bull breed, escaped from their home and attacked three people in the streets of the Rinconada de Chuburná neighborhood. Two of […]

Officers from the Public Security Secretariat (SSP) assigned to the State Investigation Police (PEI), in coordination with the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE), arrested an individual today accused of attempted rape and qualified homicide. The incident occurred early last Saturday at a residence in the Las Américas neighborhood, north of Mérida. According to the complaint […]

In 2019, the fishing community of Celestún in Yucatán, Mexico, established a 324-square-kilometer (125-square-mile) Fishing Refuge Zone (FRZ), the largest in the Gulf of Mexico. This initiative was a response to the overfishing of sea cucumbers, a species that had rapidly declined, causing social unrest in the community. Local fishers have been trained to monitor […]

Satellites Unveil Hidden Mayan Ruins Amid Dense Forests Satellites are revolutionizing the discovery of ancient Mayan ruins, overcoming the dense forests that have long concealed these historical treasures. “Archaeologists have mapped more Mayan sites, buildings, and features in the past 10 years than in the previous 150 years,” said Brett Houk, an archaeology professor at […]

Authorities seized more than 100 kilograms of marijuana and various synthetic drugs such as crack and crystal. The operations were carried out following anonymous tips. During a raid on two properties in Mérida and Kanasín, authorities seized more than 100 kilograms of marijuana and various synthetic drugs such as crack and crystal. The first raid […]