Yucatan News
Authorities Prevent Lynching in Kanasín, Yucatán
Residents of Kanasín, Yucatán, prevented a potential lynching by detaining and tying a young man to a tree after he was seen jumping between...
National
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...
CJNG’s Expansion into Querétaro, Aguascalientes, and Mérida: The Last “Sanctuary Cities” in Mexico
The massacre at the "Los Cantaritos" bar in Querétaro has exposed the vulnerability of Mexico's so-called "sanctuary cities," according to journalist Óscar Balderas.
Breaking the...
Economy
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...
Trump’s Inauguration Sparks Economic Uncertainty in Yucatan
The upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the United States has generated uncertainty in Yucatan, one of Mexico's best-performing economies in recent years.
In 2019, Yucatan's economy grew by 1.6%, making it the...
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
Yucatan: The Top Wedding Destination for 2025
From intimate ceremonies rooted in ancient Mayan rituals to grand luxury weddings, Yucatan has become the perfect setting for couples seeking a dream wedding....
Cheese Ball Fair Returns to Mérida: Dates and Location Announced
Get ready for the most delicious weekend of the year as the popular Cheese Ball Fair returns to Mérida in 2025. This event will...
Mérida Fest 2025: Complete Schedule of Free Concerts and Activities in Yucatán
This event will be filled with exhibitions, music, theater, dance, gastronomy, and a myriad of shows that evoke the region's culture. Mérida authorities are...
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...