Yucatan News
Yucatán Judiciary Embroiled in Scandal: 11 Judges Investigated for ‘Cachirules’
A crisis is brewing within the Yucatán Judiciary, with at least 11 judges being investigated for allegedly holding office without taking an official oath....
National
Maya Train Director Admits Passenger Operations Are Not Profitable
The director-general of Mexico's highly anticipated Maya Train project has acknowledged that passenger operations will not be profitable, sparking concerns about the initiative's financial...
Tren Maya: The Price the Yucatán Peninsula Will Pay for Accelerated Tourism Development
A recent study conducted by researchers from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) warns that the operation of the Tren Maya may significantly...
Global Beach Clean-Up: 15 Countries and Mexico Join Forces to Ban Smoking on Coastlines
A growing movement to protect marine ecosystems and promote responsible tourism has seen 15 countries, including Spain, adopt beach smoking bans. This significant step...
Economy
Yucatán Remains a Top Remittance Hub: State Receives Nearly $108 Million from US in...
Despite uncertainty surrounding US immigration policies, Yucatán has maintained a positive trend in remittance receipts during the first quarter of this year, with nearly $108 million sent from the United States.
According to data released...
Inflation Hits Yucatecan Households
Price Hikes in Basic Products Strain Budgets
Inflation in Yucatan increased in the first half of February 2025, according to the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) released by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography...
Business
Mérida Forum To Strengthen Tourism Distribution Channel
ExpoMayoristas has announced that it will be hosting its next forum on May 27th at the Aken Mind Hotel in Mérida, bringing together approximately...
The Ponce Díaz Family: Masters of Industry and Philanthropy in Yucatán
The Ponce Díaz family has etched its name as one of the most influential and affluent families in Yucatán, thanks to their savvy business...
Real Estate
Entertainment
Mayan Ruins Expedition Sparks Global Interest as MrBeast Explores Calakmul for 100 Hours
In a jaw-dropping adventure that has left millions in awe, popular YouTuber MrBeast embarked on an extraordinary expedition to Mexico's ancient Mayan city of...
Mérida Offers Free Cultural Activities Throughout 2025 Season
In an effort to bring culture to every corner of Mérida, the city council has announced the Olimpo 2025 Season, a comprehensive program featuring...
Under the Stars at La Plancha Park: Free Outdoor Movie Nights in Mérida
In the heart of Mérida, a magical experience awaits every Saturday and Sunday afternoon and evening. The administration of La Plancha Park invites the...
Food and Drinks
Why are African American Expats moving to Merida, Yucatan?
Expat Diaries: Black Women Share Why They Decided To Make Mexico Home—And How You Can Too
By Danielle Pointdujour
Despite growing political tensions, Black women are...
Expats Crime
Caban Condos: The Ultimate Real Estate Fraud
Caban Condos Mexico faces severe allegations of fraud, So far they got over 20 USD million and never delivered the condos they promised, with...
Travel
Mexico History
Archaeologists Excavating a Maya City Found a 1,700-Year-Old Altar. It Shouldn’t Have Been There
Archaeologists in Guatemala have made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges our understanding of two ancient civilizations: the Maya and Teotihuacan. A 1,700-year-old altar, found in the heart of the Maya city of Tikal, reveals an unexpected connection between these two cultures.
According to researchers from...
Mexico Living
In 2006, several gang leaders sat down to talk in a prison in Mérida, Yucatán. After decades of feuding, they asked themselves: "Do we really want to pass on our problems to the next generation?" Thus the Mayan Council was born, a model gang peace.
Motorcycles, pickup trucks. Sitting on the back of a pickup truck, I keep an eye...
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...
