All of the Yucatán Transportation Agency’s (ATY) arguments regarding the Va y Ven system are refutable and questionable. We don’t understand why there is so much media fuss and disdain from the current government regarding this public transportation system, said Eduardo Monsreal Toraya, an urban development and mobility analyst at the Mérida Sustainable Mobility Observatory. […]
A neighbor blocks access to the beach in Progreso, Yucatán; he places containers because he claims “the street belongs to him.”
This Tuesday, residents of this port’s 40th Street and 71st Street were surprised to find four metal containers placed there during the early morning hours, blocking access to the beach. According to testimonies from local residents, the containers were placed around 4:00 a.m., two on each side of the street. Following the report, officers from […]
Yucatan beaches: Cofepris confirms minimal pollution
The Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris) reported that the waters of Yucatán’s main beaches are suitable for recreational activities, following a recent study that evaluated the sanitary quality of the sea. The analysis confirmed that the levels of bacteriological contamination are minimal and do not pose a risk to the health […]
Yucatan transportation is not viable, neither in cost nor time: authorities
Government authorities and public transportation concessionaires in Yucatán learned today that, according to an official assessment, the current bus service mobility system in the Mérida metropolitan area is unsustainable: “It does not protect citizens’ wallets or time, nor does it guarantee the financial stability necessary for future improvements.” As a second meeting was held Tuesday […]
Marine animal fossils discovered on the Yucatan Peninsula
In cenotes on the Yucatán Peninsula, in southeastern Mexico, a team of scientists led by experts from the Institute of Geology (IG) of the National University discovered 22 fossil specimens of marine animals (bony fish, sharks, and manta rays), which reflect part of the region’s vast vertebrate diversity. The work was carried out in collaboration […]
Yucatán captivates palates in Spain with its gastronomy and culture.
More than 60 Spanish travel agents enjoyed an unprecedented sensorial experience by participating in the “Traveling with the Palate” workshops, an initiative of the Yucatán Secretariat for Tourism Development (Sefotur), in collaboration with the tour operator Icárion, which specializes in Latin American destinations. During these sessions, held in Madrid and Zaragoza, attendees delved into the […]
PAN proposes life imprisonment for officials allied with organized crime
The national leader of the PAN, Jorge Romero Herrera, proposed imposing life sentences for any public official who allies himself with criminals. He warned that the recent violent incidents and accusations in states governed by Morena confirm an alarming pattern of complicity with organized crime. He specified that, while there are no accusations against President […]
Ximena ‘N’, ‘Lady Racista’, is attacked as she leaves her hearing in Mexico City.
Ximena ‘N’, known as the racist lady, accused of hurling racist insults at a Mexico City police officer, was attacked after leaving her hearing in the capital. When Ximena ‘N’ left the venue, media outlets were waiting for her. However, she continued walking and was then attacked by people throwing liquids and bottles at her. […]
Furious woman rips out payment terminal at Oxxo after arguing with cashiers over poor service
A woman went viral on social media after an altercation with cashiers at an Oxxo store, in which she verbally attacked employees and threw objects at the counter due to what she considered poor service. The location of the attack has not been determined. The incident occurred when the customer became visibly angry at the […]
Prison for hiding assets from your partner? Fraud between spouses could be a federal crime.
Can your partner secretly buy a house and register it in a relative’s name without consequences? In Mexico, this practice, known as spousal fraud or family fraud, could become a federal crime, with penalties of 3 days to 12 years in prison and fines of up to 120 times the minimum wage. Representative Carina Piceno […]