Mérida Implements Free Wifi at Public Transportation Stops

Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada supervised one of the 22 public transportation stops in Mérida that will now offer free internet service. This initiative is part of a project to transform 100 public spaces in Mérida, enhancing their image, design, lighting, roofing, and network connectivity. This effort prioritizes social justice and innovative design, optimizing transportation areas […]

Over 150 Kilos of Drugs Seized in Mérida’s Residencial Pensiones

The Attorney General’s Office (FGR) discovered more than 150 kilos of drugs during a search at a house in the Residencial Pensiones neighborhood of Mérida. Details of the Seizure According to police sources, the FGR found: – 154.1 kilograms of marijuana – 790 grams of methamphetamine (known as “Cristal”) – 1,640 kilograms of cocaine – […]

Anticipated Surge in Bus Passengers to Mérida for December Season

An increase in bus passengers arriving in Yucatán is expected for the upcoming December season. Eduardo Córdova Balbuena, the representative of ADO, stated that the Mérida Bus Terminal sees a significant influx of people traveling to destinations such as Oaxaca, Puebla, Mexico City, and Veracruz. Many others also arrive in the state for vacation. “Typically, […]

Yucatán Announces Expansion of Mérida International Airport

The government of Yucatán has announced plans to expand the Mérida International Airport, a historic investment of $2.15 billion pesos will improve connectivity and attract more tourism. In conjunction with Grupo Asur, the works are being carried out to modernize the airport and make it an attractive point for American tourists, allowing many Yucatecans to […]

Hurricane Rafael Approaches Mexico: Blue Alert Activated

The National Water Commission (Conagua) has reported that Hurricane Rafael, currently a Category 2 storm, has changed its path and is now heading towards Mexican territory. This shift has prompted the Regional Captaincy of Puerto Progreso to order the closure of all ports. Weather Forecast According to the forecast, Hurricane Rafael will approach the Yucatan […]

Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena Reveals 800 Million Peso Deficit in Yucatán

Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena has disclosed a significant deficit inherited from the previous administration, amounting to over 800 million pesos. During his second morning press conference, he announced his State Development Plan, which focuses on six key pillars: honest government, social welfare, economic prosperity, infrastructure with territorial development, justice with citizen security, and education, accompanied […]

Rabies Alert: Cats Becoming New Vector for Rabies in Yucatan, Mexico

Researchers from Mexico have detected nine cases of rabies in cats across the region, highlighting a worrying trend that could spread if not addressed. The researchers, led by Aurea Mariana Salgado Cardoso from Mexico’s Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference (Indre), attribute the increase in cat rabies cases to human expansion into the jungle. Over […]

Yucatecan talent shines on the list of The Best Chef!

The Best Chef wants to be a bridge between the past present future By presenting the best of the world’s gastronomic scene: its current key players and the most interesting prospects of the new generation. The Best Chef intends to gather all food lovers from all over the world and create a community of all […]

Tragic Accident on Mérida-Progreso Highway Claims Young Woman’s Life

A 20-year-old woman named Jimena “N” lost her life after a crash early this morning on the Mérida-Progreso highway, near the Mérida Periférico ring road. The accident occurred near the Sport City Peninsular complex at kilometer 12. The driver of a Nissan Versa, heading towards the Yucatecan capital, lost control of the steering wheel, causing […]

Elderly People in Solitude: Alert for Several Cases in Mérida

Lonely death is a phenomenon that has been occurring especially in countries with large cities, warned Enrique Rodriguez Balam, a social anthropologist and senior researcher at the Peninsular Center for Humanities and Social Sciences at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). In some cities in Europe and Asia, such as Japan and South Korea, […]