A scientific analysis conducted in monitoring wells and urban cenotes detected high concentrations of nutrients in several areas of Playa del Carmen, which could be linked to untreated wastewater discharges, reported Alejandro López Tamayo, general director of Centinelas del Agua (Water Centenaries). The study, jointly promoted by engineering and architectural associations, as well as the […]
This is the toll of flood damage in Mulegé
Flooding in recent weeks in the municipality of Mulegé caused partial and total damage to more than 90 homes in the community of San Ignacio and 27 in Vizcaíno. The director of the Housing Institute (INVI), Benjamín García Meza, stated that the rainfall generated by Hurricane Lorena and the flooding of the San Pablo Creek […]
More than 1,000 athletes compete in the Inframundo Race in Playa del Carmen
The Municipal Sports Institute (IMD), with sponsorship from private companies, announced the Inframundo Race (Where Souls Run Free) on November 2nd, with more than a thousand local, national, and international competitors. At a press conference at the Chevrolet dealership, the event’s main promoter, IMD director Alberto López Castro confirmed that Juan Luis Barrios Nieves, a […]
Tobacco in pre-Hispanic times, a sacred and medicinal plant
Did you know that tobacco is of American origin? Centuries before the arrival of the Spanish, it already had countless uses among indigenous peoples. From Argentina to southern Canada, the use of tobacco spread throughout the American continent several centuries before the Conquest. This plant was smoked, inhaled, prepared into medicines, used in ceremonies, and […]
Tulum police threaten to arrest a young couple for no apparent reason.
A video has begun circulating on social media showing a Tulum police officer threatening to arrest a pair of young men who were apparently just walking down the street. According to various media outlets citing the organization “Observatorio Ciudadano de Tulum,” the couple was harassed and stalked for no apparent reason, prompting the woman to […]
Blackout in the Yucatan Peninsula: Mérida businesses lost thousands of pesos
“What happened (on Friday) was particularly complex, as two situations coincided that, individually, usually impact the population.” This was stated by Claudia González Góngora, president of the Business Coordinating Council (CCE), when speaking about the blackout that affected the entire peninsula. “On the one hand, there was a failure in the electricity supply; on the […]
Bee attack in Mérida leaves one dead and four injured
A tragic incident occurred this Saturday afternoon in the Emiliano Zapata Oriente neighborhood of Mérida, where a swarm of bees attacked a group of people gathered on the street. The incident left one person dead and four injured. Tragic bee attack in Mérida: one dead and several injuredAccording to initial reports, the incident occurred on […]
Panuchos, pizzas and pizzanuchos
Jardines Miraflores Subdivision 1974 At eight years old, no one is aware of the socio-anthropological importance of what they eat. Dishes are enjoyed naturally. In my case, the family’s evening outings often ended at the Santiago market with some good panuchos and a hearty turkey broth from “La Reina Itzalana,” or at the “Lechería San […]
Day of the Dead in Chiapas: syncretism and tradition in the jungle
Learn about the mysticism, rituals, and cemeteries of Chiapas What is the Day of the Dead like in Chiapas? In southeastern Mexico, where the mists of the jungle intertwine with ancient history, Chiapas holds one of the most authentic and moving encounters with death in the entire country. The Day of the Dead, known in […]
LGBTIQ+ mayor of Suchiate, Chiapas, reports extortion attempt
The mayor of Suchiate, Chiapas, Elmer Vázquez Gallardo, a member of the LGBTIQ+ community, reported that he was the victim of an extortion attempt over a private video that was recently shared on social media. In a statement, the mayor explained that he was asked for a large sum of money to keep the recording […]