After nearly eight months since its definitive closure, the Santa María Pig Farm, owned by the company Pecuaria Peninsular, in Yucatán, ceased operations after removing 41,570 pigs and dismantling the facilities, reported the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa). During a verification visit on April 29, the environmental authority confirmed that the company complied with […]

The Federal Ministry of Health revealed that measles cases in Yucatán continue to rise, with 37 confirmed cases by the end of April. Nationwide, there are 5,000 accumulated cases and 36 deaths from the disease. In this regard, the state Secretary of Health, Alberto Alcocer Gamboa, pointed out that infections are concentrated primarily among adults—up […]

Panic gripped passengers on a public transport van yesterday morning when the Urvan they were traveling in suffered a severe structural failure. The side door completely detached while the van was in motion, nearly sending the occupants tumbling onto the pavement. According to reports, the Nissan van had just finished its route in the ACIM […]

Did you know you can get your driver’s license for free in Yucatán in 2026 or with a 50% discount? Find out who qualifies, the requirements, and how much you’ll save. Mérida, Yucatán—Obtaining a driver’s license can represent independence, but it’s also the document that proves you have the knowledge and skills to drive legally. […]

After a three-year absence from the streets, groups and citizens of Yucatán resumed social protest, marching from the end of Paseo de Montejo to the seat of the Executive Branch. The central objective of the mobilization was to deliver a petition to Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena, requesting his intervention with President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo to […]

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 […]