Yucatan News
Yucatán’s security model is at risk of becoming obsolete
Due to the advances and evolution of organized crime in the country, the public security model that maintains peace in Yucatán also needs an...
National
Maya communities in Yucatán raise alarm over Heineken brewery’s water demands, fearing environmental and...
KANASÍN, Yucatán — A newly announced Heineken brewery in the municipality of Kanasín has sparked outrage among Maya communities and environmental advocates, who warn...
Yucatán SSP Cancels Registration of 24 Private Security Firms Over Noncompliance
In a sweeping regulatory move, the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) of Yucatán canceled the registration of 24 private security companies in September 2025,...
CFE subsidy ends in Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo
The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) is the agency responsible for distributing electricity to all homes in Mexico. In recent years, its service has not...
Economy
Yucatán’s “Green Diamond” Conquers Global Markets
Mexico's Yucatán region is making a name for itself in the global citrus market with its high-quality Persian limes, dubbed the "green diamond." The region's unique combination of fertile soil, favorable climate, and innovative...
Mérida Seeks Investment and Innovation from UAE
The city of Mérida has taken a significant step towards boosting its economy through investments and innovation projects, courtesy of a meeting between Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada and the Ambassador of the United Arab...
Business
New shopping mall in Mérida: Where will it be located?
In front of the Plaza Fiesta parking lot, there is an abandoned lot, part of which is planned for a new shopping center, in...
Yucatan governor meets with Japanese Ambassador to Mexico, Kozo Honsei
During a working visit to Mexico City, Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena met with the Japanese Ambassador to Mexico, Kozo Honsei, and representatives of the...
Real Estate
Entertainment
The first Jazz Festival in Mérida begins: See the lineup
The event brings together an attractive lineup of local, national, and international artists.
The first Jazz Festival in Mérida has kicked off, offering Mérida families...
Science in Jazz: three conferences at the Mérida Jazz Bar
On October 6, 7, and 8, the Mérida Scientific Society will hold the "Science in Jazz" scientific outreach conference at the Mérida Jazz Bar....
Mérida Launches Free Summer Courses for Children
The Mérida City Council has announced the "Mérida 2025 Summer Courses" and "Summer Adventures" initiatives, designed to promote recreation, learning, and skill development for...
Food and Drinks
Mexico’s Top Hotels Outshine U.S. in World’s Best Hotels 2025 Rankings (Chablé Yucatán ranked...
Mexico’s top hotels are rapidly rising in global luxury hospitality rankings, surpassing their U.S. counterparts in the prestigious World’s Best Hotels 2025 list. While the...
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
Blood-Stained Rituals: Archaeologists Uncover Chilling Discovery in Ancient Mayan ‘Blood Cave
A recent excavation at Dos Pilas in Guatemala's Petén archaeological site has shed new light on the dark rituals that took place within an ancient Mayan "Blood Cave." The cave, known as Cueva de Sangre, is one of many caves in the region that...
Mexico Living
The Mayan Train has put the municipality of Felipe Carrillo Puerto on the path of accelerated development that, until now, has only brought them insecurity. Determined to defend their culture, at the Mayan School at the U Kúuchil K Ch’i’ibalo’on Community Center, children weave their own stories as a way to protect their identity and their territory.
THE MAYAN COMMUNITY...
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...
