María Eugenia Azcorra Lugo, Deputy Director of Municipal Economic Development, announced the relocation of approximately 20 semi-permanent merchants currently operating in downtown Cozumel. This measure aims to reorganize the space after the temporary tolerance granted during the pandemic. Census for Commercial Reorganization The municipality of Cozumel is conducting a survey to identify authorized merchants in […]
Pro-Lebanon Collection in Mérida: Supporting a Nation in Crisis
In response to the ongoing war in Lebanon, the Lebanese Club of Mérida, Yucatán, is organizing a Pro-Lebanon Collection to provide much-needed support. Jorge Nechar Jacobo, president of the Lebanese Club of Mérida, emphasized the urgent need for peace and invited the community to participate in this humanitarian effort. Nechar highlighted the severe impact of […]
Mérida’s Mayan Community on Brink of Extinction
In the heart of Yucatán, Mexico, lies the small community of Santa Gertrudis, where time stands still. For 87-year-old Doña María Hernández Peck, this region has been her home all her life. She remembers a time when the vast plain was untouched by urbanization and foreign capital. But now, the tranquility is gone. The once-pristine […]
White Night Expands to Southern Mérida
Mérida will be adorned with art and culture during the 18th edition of the traditional White Night, which for the first time will extend to neighborhoods and police stations in the south of the city. This expansion aims to offer a wide range of cultural and artistic activities, allowing all residents to enjoy and take […]
Young Woman Arrested for Partner’s Murder in Mérida
Kenya Roxana S. M., a 24-year-old from Mérida, was arrested today for the murder of her partner. On Wednesday, November 13, Kenya allegedly injured Julio César C. R. in the neck with a knife inside a building on 35th Street in the San Vicente Oriente neighborhood. The complaint and subsequent investigations led to this conclusion. […]
Former Prosecutor Arrested over Grisly Decapitation of Mayor in Mexico
A former prosecutor and local police official were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the brutal murder of a mayor in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero. Germán Reyes, a retired military officer who held high-level positions within the government, was taken into custody by federal forces for his alleged involvement in the killing of […]
Round 2 in the Trump vs. Mexico matchup looks ominous for Mexico
Round 2 in the Trump vs. Mexico matchup looks ominous for Mexico as it faces another Donald Trump presidency with a new president at its helm – leftist ideologue Claudia Sheinbaum. How will she handle his threats on issues like trade and migrants? Mexico has extensive experience as a target of Trump’s rhetoric, including threats […]
Canada Raises Concerns Over Mexico’s Trade with China as NAFTA Talks Loom
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed concerns about Mexico’s increasing trade with China during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru on Saturday. With a possible renegotiation of the North American trade agreement looming, Trudeau emphasized that there are “concerns around the level of Chinese investment in Mexico” that need to be addressed. Despite these […]
Tragic Incident at Baja 1000 Inspection in Ensenada
Two people died and two were injured in a hit-and-run incident during the Baja 1000 inspection in Ensenada, Baja California. The accident occurred on the morning of Thursday, November 14, on Rotario Boulevard and Dunas in the tourist area of Ensenada. This area is where preparations are made for the iconic “Baja 1000 Off-Road Race,” […]
Discover the Vibrant Artistic Side of San Miguel de Allende
Located 6,000 feet above sea level in Mexico’s central highlands, San Miguel de Allende is a colonial-era city steeped in history and culture. This picturesque town is a treasure trove of art, architecture, and natural beauty, waiting to be explored. My introduction to San Miguel was on a three-hour Jeep tour with Colleen Sorenson, founder […]