The current reality of Korean descendants in Yucatán is marked by the characteristics of that first migration in 1905, which brought their ancestors to work on Yucatán’s haciendas under false pretenses. This event impacted the rapid mixing of races and the difficulty in preserving their language and traditions, as well as in overcoming the poverty […]

After at least four years, changes are expected in the management of the Maya Train project, as Brigadier General Oscar David Lozano Aguila, the director general, will be transferred to Mexico City at the direction of the Secretary of National Defense. As is known, Lozano Aguila was appointed director general when the Maya Train began […]

The Yucatán Public Security Secretariat refuses to make public the tax and asset declarations of its high-ranking officials who allegedly own properties (farms and residences), businesses (bars, brothels, gyms, social event venues, pawn shops, among others), luxury cars, and, to top it all off, live like millionaires on a bi-weekly salary of only $12,600. Among […]

Every corner of the Magical Neighborhood of Xcalachén will be filled with the flavor of delicious chicharrones on May 16th for the 8th Annual Chicharrones Festival 2026. When we think of chicharrones, we immediately think of one place: Xcalachén, located in south-central Mérida. This iconic neighborhood is renowned for its chicharrones tradition, and although the […]

The traditional San Sebastián neighborhood is gearing up to welcome locals and visitors to the fourth annual Salbut Fair, an event that aims to solidify its position as a showcase for Yucatecan cuisine and a gathering place for families. The event will take place on Sunday, May 17th, at the San Sebastián Market, where a […]

Once again, gasoline prices in Yucatán are fluctuating. According to the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco), the state has both some of the lowest and some of the highest prices in the Southeast region. This was reported by César Iván Escalante Ruiz, head of Profeco, during the segment “Who’s Who in Gasoline Prices?”, where he […]

The flooding that occurs in the streets of Mérida’s Historic Center after heavy rains, as happened a few weeks ago, is mainly due to the accumulation of trash in the drainage system, which obstructs it and causes water to pool, according to Carlos Estrella Escalante, former president of the College of Civil Engineers of Yucatán. […]

Insecurity in Mérida is generally low, but during the first quarter of 2026, more citizens reported altercations with neighbors or strangers in the streets. On Friday, April 24, INEGI (the National Institute of Statistics and Geography) released the results of the National Urban Public Security Survey (ENSU). The report indicated that the Yucatecan capital registered […]

The lands of Mérida and northern Yucatán, a state with rainforests, mangroves, and cenotes, are being invaded by real estate developments that target them as areas for sale and investment. This has also intensified mining activity for construction materials. Some projects shut down by the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) in recent years involved […]

The management of the Chichén Itzá archaeological site confirmed a temporary restriction on backpacks as part of enhanced security measures. The site’s director, archaeologist Guadalupe Espinosa Rodríguez, reported that the restriction will be in effect only on Tuesday, the 22nd, and Wednesday of this week, and is a response to recent incidents at another archaeological […]