The 14th IMEF Forum will be held in this city next Wednesday, June 25th. This year, the forum will be titled “Financial Opportunities and Challenges, Strategy for Growth in a Transformative Mexico.” It will feature keynote addresses and panel discussions to address topics of financial interest with national speakers and local business leaders, announced Laura […]
Confusing road signs, a hazard in downtown Mérida
Merida residents and national and international tourists still face daily risks on the streets of downtown Mérida due to the lack of synchronization of several pedestrian traffic lights, as pedestrians are allowed to cross even when the traffic light is green. A tour of the first section revealed that some of these traffic lights are […]
UAM, one of the best universities in Mexico and Latin America
The Autonomous Metropolitan University (UAM) was founded in 1974 in Mexico City. It is a public university and enjoys high prestige in both Mexico and Latin America. Its core values include a deep connection to the social and human environment. As an autonomous university, the UAM enjoys academic and research freedom. It currently has five […]
My week in Mexico’s hidden paradise
As I stepped foot in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, I was a stressed, anxious, and unhappy soul. But little did I know that my week-long trip to the region known as Costalegre would change everything. Costalegre, or “coast of joy,” is a 200-mile stretch of Pacific coastline between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo. It’s a region of […]
The Father of the Nation or the Murderer and Womanizer
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla is one of Mexico’s most revered historical figures, but recent research has revealed that his true character was far from the heroic image perpetuated by official history. According to author Eugenio Aguirre, who has dedicated himself to studying Hidalgo’s life, the priest was a complex and multifaceted individual with a penchant […]
Mérida Residents Fed Up with Constant Blackouts in Las Américas Neighborhood
Residents of Mérida’s Las Américas neighborhood are growing increasingly frustrated with constant power outages that have become a regular occurrence in their community. According to Beatriz Vidal, a resident of the neighborhood, blackouts have been happening several times a week, with some lasting as long as 24 hours. The frequent disruptions have caused significant inconvenience […]
Mérida City Council Launches Inclusive Program for LGBTIQ+ Community
The Mérida City Council has marked Pride Month with the launch of its “Mérida Diversa” program, aimed at promoting awareness and inclusivity among the city’s LGBTIQ+ community. The initiative is part of a new department focused on inclusion and diversity within the municipal government. According to Edgar Moo Montalvo, Inclusion and Diversity Coordinator for the […]
Mérida Residents Stage Protest Over Prolonged Power Outage
A group of residents from Mérida’s Esperanza and Cortés Sarmiento neighborhoods have taken to the streets to protest a prolonged power outage that has left their homes without electricity for nearly a week. Frustrated by the lack of assistance from the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), the residents blocked Circuito Colonias Avenue, one of Mérida’s busiest […]
Tourism Downturn Hits Quintana Roo Restaurant Industry
The National Chamber of the Restaurant and Seasoned Food Industry (Canirac) in Quintana Roo is sounding the alarm about a decline in consumer spending and tourism at local restaurants. According to Julio Villarreal, Canirac’s president for the region, restaurant establishments are experiencing a drop in consumption and spending by diners. This trend could lead to […]
Tsunami Risk in Cancun: Separating Fact from Fiction
As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, concerns about natural disasters have been on the rise. One question that has sparked curiosity is whether a tsunami can occur in Cancun. While it may seem alarming, the probability of a tsunami occurring in this popular tourist destination is relatively low. The reason for this low risk is […]