According to recent surveys, Cecilia Patrón Laviada, the common candidate of PAN, PRI, and Nueva Alianza Yucatán, maintains a significant lead in the race for the mayorship of Mérida. A week before the elections, the polling firm Massive Caller reports that she is the clear favorite, surpassing her closest competitor by nearly 20 points, making […]
Consolidation of Cuxtal Reserve as Mérida’s Most Important Green Lung
With an area of over 10,000 hectares of vegetation, the “Cuxtal” Ecological Reserve, a zone subject to Ecological Conservation, is considered the most important green lung for the city of Mérida in Southeast Mexico. In addition to contributing to mitigating the effects of climate change and supplying water to half of the Meridians, it preserves […]
Semarnat analyzes the impact of real estate development in Mérida and the beaches of Yucatán
During the Environmental Roundtable, the organization recommended taking care of the use of water and energy As part of the second Environmental Roundtable 2024 in Yucatán, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) analyzes the impact that real estate development has in the state, mainly in the city of Mérida and on the coast. […]
Water Shortage Reported Due to Power Outages in Mérida
The high temperatures during the past few weeks, Carlos Castillo, the director of the Yucatán Water and Sewerage Board, stated that maintenance work is being carried out on pumping stations throughout the city of Mérida. He mentioned that during this time, water consumption within properties increases by up to 30%, which accelerates the need for […]
Meet the Yucatan candidates and their proposals for the Elections 2024
This 2024, one of the largest elections in the country will take place, as the person who will lead the Presidency of the Republic will be elected. In addition, Yucatán is preparing to choose its new governor. Here we introduce you to the female and male candidates who are contending for the governorship of Yucatán. […]
Land in Yucatán Expropriated Again for the Tren Maya
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 […]