A little over 6 hectares of land belonging to an ejido property in Chactún, in the municipality of Maxcanú, will be expropriated by the federal government for the construction of Tren Maya infrastructure. This is yet another announcement by the Secretariat of Agrarian, Territorial, and Urban Development (Sedatu) involving the state of Yucatán. It was […]
Alleged network of fake companies in Yucatán invoices for Mayan Train
A network of companies that allegedly simulate works and do everything, whose partners are politicians accused of irregular operations, invoiced works to the Mayan Train. A network of companies allegedly simulating works, whose activities range from marketing to administrative services, billed for alleged work on the Mayan Train, at least during the last two years. […]
PAN senators point out illegal enrichment of Morena candidate in Yucatán
Senators from the National Action Party (PAN) demanded the Morena-PT-Verde Ecologista candidate for the governorship of Yucatán, Joaquín ‘Huacho’ Díaz Mena, respond to the complaints that have been filed against him for the diversion and misuse of public resources, as well as for the inexplicable fortune that he has managed to accumulate in recent years. […]
These initiatives promoting the use of clean energies offer incentives in Mérida
With the support of the citizens, the city council is working on consolidating a more sustainable Mérida by promoting the use of clean and renewable energies. This effort aims to reduce atmospheric pollution and promote the city’s sustainable development, ultimately improving the quality of life for all residents. According to Mayor Alejandro Ruz Castro, one […]
Man Throws Boiling Water on a Little Dog Seeking Refuge from the Sun in Motul, Yucatán
A little dog named Lía was burned with boiling water in the municipality of Motul, in Yucatán. The aggressor was identified, although the police authorities have not yet arrested him. According to the group Peludos Felices, the canine was outside her home, under a tree, when a neighbor, for no apparent reason, threw hot water […]
Mérida Reaches Nearly 60°C in Heat Index
Mérida reaches nearly 60°C in heat index. The high temperatures in at least six entities of the country do not subside; this Wednesday, May 15, the National Meteorological Service reported that there would be an extremely hot environment with temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius during the day. These states are Campeche, San Luis Potosí, Tabasco, […]
Blackouts in Yucatán Continue; New Blockades Due to Lack of Electricity
Tuesday night’s rainfall caused a power outage in the neighborhoods of Mérida. Discontent against CFE is growing, as even though the rain provided a slight respite from the high temperatures and the energy emergency ended, blackouts in Mérida and various municipalities of the state continue, seemingly without end. Tuesday night’s rainfall caused a power outage […]
Mérida ranked among the five most polluted cities in Mexico due to high levels of air pollution recorded.
According to the Air Quality Index (AQI), which measures the density of certain pollutants in the environment, it was categorized today as very poor or harmful. Air Quality Index in Mérida The reason was that readings above 151 and up to 162 were obtained in some areas of the Yucatecan capital. According to the classifications […]
Tourists report salmonellosis outbreak at a hotel in Mérida
A hotel in the center of Mérida has been accused of being responsible for an outbreak of salmonellosis affecting several foreign tourists. In response to this accusation, the Secretariat of Health intervened, but the results of their analysis and inspections at the site have not been disclosed yet. The English academic Ettiene Von Bertrab reported […]
Elderly Man Dies After Being Attacked by a Pig in His Home’s Yard in Mérida
Neighbors heard cries for help coming from the yard of the approximately 60-year-old man, who was being attacked by an aggressive pig. A man around 60 years old died after being attacked by a pig in the yard of his home, located in the El Roble Agrícola neighborhood of Mérida. The incident occurred on a […]