Yucatan News
Spanish Man Arrested in Yucatán for Threatening Café Employee
The Yucatán police have arrested Joan “S,” a Spanish national and cultural activist associated with Catalan culture, following accusations of assault and threats against...
National
Maya Train Budget Cut Significantly by Mexican President
Mexico's Maya Train project has faced a substantial budget cut as President Claudia Sheinbaum reallocates funding to other priorities. While the Maya Train's budget...
Federal and State authorities seized more than 150 kilos of drugs in Mérida
A joint operation by federal and state forces on a property in the Brisas subdivision, east of Mérida, resulted in the seizure of 158...
Sheinbaum’s Government Expropriates 376,000 Square Meters for Mayan Train
For the first time under Claudia Sheinbaum's administration, the expropriation of land for the construction of sections 1, 3, and 4 of the Mayan...
Economy
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...
Merida, Yucatán: Home to the Most Expensive Basic Basket in Mexico
Merida, Yucatán, has the highest cost for a basic basket in Mexico, amounting to 969.40 pesos, as reported by Iván Escalante Ruiz, head of the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco).
During President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo's...
Business
Yucatán Boosts SMEs with International Collaboration
To strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Yucatán, Banco Santander and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Mexico have signed a Collaboration Agreement...
Strategic Connectivity in the Gulf of Mexico: Veracruz and Yucatán Collaborate
Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle García recently met with Yucatán Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena to discuss development strategies and port connectivity between the two states....
Real Estate
Entertainment
Mérida Prepares for a Cultural Fusion: Asian Fest 2025 Announces Its Details
The city of Mérida is getting ready to host one of the most anticipated events of the year, Asian Fest 2025. Organized by Alberto...
La Plancha Weekend: Free Events in Mérida
The Gran Parque de La Plancha in Mérida has become a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a variety of free events...
Carnivals Light Up Yucatán Peninsula in 2025
The carnival season in the Yucatán Peninsula kicked off in February and will wrap up in early March, featuring a blend of music, dance,...
Food and Drinks
Thinking about moving to Yucatan? Check out “Expats Living in Merida Plus”
Expats Living in Merida Plus is a friendly Facebook group for those of us living in Merida and surrounding areas and those wanting to...
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
Mérida Celebrates 483 Years: The Origin of Its Name
On Monday, December 6, Mérida, known as the "white city," celebrated its 483rd anniversary since its foundation in 1542.
The festivities for Mérida's 483rd anniversary began on Sunday, January 5, with the traditional alborada. Dozens of troubadours dedicated morning songs to the city, which is...
Mexico Living
A TikToker has shared her perspective on why Yucatan is one of the safest states in Mexico, attributing it to the unique behavior of its inhabitants.
According to the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP), from January to September 2024, Yucatan recorded a total of 3,141 common crimes. In contrast, Aguascalientes had a total of 84,541 crimes...
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...
