Yucatan News
The Long Shadow of Security: Examining Leadership in Yucatán’s Police Force
The ongoing tenure of Luis Felipe Saidén Ojeda at the head of Yucatan’s Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) has long been a subject of...
National
Shadows Over Yucatán: Uncovering “El Mayo” Zambada’s Hidden Regional Empire
MÉRIDA, Yucatán — As Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada faces life imprisonment in the United States, questions resurface across southeastern Mexico regarding the vast network...
A financial operator for the Northeast Cartel was arrested in Mérida, multimillion-dollar sports car...
Justo Aurelio Rivera, the alleged financial operator for the Northeast Cartel, was arrested in Mérida; authorities seized a Ferrari, a Lamborghini, a Porsche, and...
Investigation Reveals Multimillion-Peso Contracting Scandals in Mexico’s Military-Run “Grupo Mundo Maya”
An investigative report by journalist Miriam Ramírez for El Universal has exposed a web of irregular contracts, simulated competition, and questionable business awards involving...
Economy
Maya Train: US$43 Million Loss in Second-Quarter as Passenger Revenues Stagnate
MERIDA, YUCATAN— Mexico’s flagship Maya Train project suffered another financial setback in the second quarter of 2026, recording an operational deficit of 867 million pesos (approximately $43 million USD) as high running costs far...
Digital Nomads are reshaping Yucatan’s economy
Mérida has quietly become one of Mexico's most sought-after destinations for remote workers. The city's colonial architecture, relatively low cost of living, and fast fiber internet have drawn a steady stream of location-independent professionals...
Business
Salaries in Mérida, Yucatán, don’t reflect its high cost of living.
Although the Yucatecan capital has established itself as the fourth most expensive city in Mexico—only behind Mexico City, Monterrey, and Querétaro—a stark economic paradox...
Sod-cutting for the construction of BBVA’s Southeast Division headquarters in Mérida
Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena presided over the laying of the first column for the construction of BBVA's Southeast Division headquarters in Mérida.
He emphasized that...
Real Estate
Entertainment
Nearly 1,000 March in Yucatán to Defend Bullfighting and Regional Traditions
MÉRIDA, YUCATÁN — Approximately 1,000 people took to the streets of Mérida on Sunday, August 30, in a peaceful march to defend bullfighting and...
Yucatan: Cosmos to premiere on February 19, 2026
Cosmos, filmed in the state of Yucatán, specifically in Baca, Tizimín, Motul, and Mérida, premieres on February 19, 2026.
In a rural area of Yucatán,...
Alternative music figures will meet at the Mérida Beer Fest
MÉRIDA, Yuc., February 5, 2026.- The best of live music, craft beer, and gastronomy will meet at the Mérida Beer Fest to be held...
Food and Drinks
Merida is officially the Best Expat City in Latin America for 2026
It is no secret that the Yucatan is a magnet for expats, but a new data-driven study proves that Merida also offers the best...
Expats Crime
American tourist dies while traveling on a bus from Merida to Cancún
An American tourist tragically died while traveling on a bus bound for Cancún after suffering a sudden medical emergency during the journey. The incident...
Travel
Mexico History
Scientists are using cutting-edge high-definition scanning technology to preserve ancient Mayan monuments
Scientists in Yucatán are using cutting-edge high-definition scanning technology to preserve ancient Mayan monuments threatened by time, natural disasters, and human activity.
The project aims to digitally safeguard and restore structures across the region, ensuring their survival for future generations.
The Preservation Effort
Location: Yucatán, Mexico
Technology...
Mexico Living
In the town of Cansahcab, Yucatán, residents continue to honor the sacred Aluxes—mythical Maya creatures believed to guard nature and local communities. Rituals, offerings, and prayers are central to this living tradition, reflecting the deep cultural bond between the people and their ancestral beliefs.
Who Are the Aluxes?
Mythical beings: In Maya mythology, Aluxes are small, elf-like spirits said to resemble...
Heatlh
Evidence of the Virgin of Guadalupe’s Existence to Be Presented in Mérida
During the international congress "The Brushstroke of God" in Mérida, experts will present evidence supporting the existence of the Virgin of Guadalupe, blending science and faith.
On August 24th and 25th, Mérida will become the epicenter of a spiritually and culturally significant event as representatives...
