Rains Aggravate Potholes in Mérida; Streets Become Craters

Street maintenance in Mérida is a constant battle for the City Council crews, as potholes continue to multiply despite their efforts. On street 67c in the Mulsay colony, there are some significant craters. There are eight potholes located just a few meters from the intersection with Circuito Colonias, where the IE-Tram now passes. These potholes […]

Reports of business robberies in Yucatan on the rise

The problem of robbery has been a long-standing issue in the state, affecting various sectors of Yucatan society. While motor vehicles and homes are often targeted for thefts, this year saw an increase in reports of business robberies compared to the same period last year. According to the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security […]

Million-pesos robbery in Cancun: more than 10 million pesos stolen

A million-pesos robbery occurred in Cancun’s Polígono Sur area on Thursday, October 31, at around 6 p.m. Two armed men stole a significant amount of money from a house located at Block 326, Block 8, Lot 14, in the Jardines del Sur I subdivision. According to reports, the robbers entered the residence and threatened the […]

In Yucatan, provisional suspension issued against judicial reform

A provisional suspension has been issued against the judicial reform in Yucatan by the Second District Court. Asís Cano Cetina, outgoing president of the PAN’s CDE in Yucatan, confirmed that the court has granted this suspension, obliging authorities to halt their actions related to the reform until a definitive resolution is reached. Yucatan joins other […]

Reports of Harassment and Intimidation Against Street Vendors In Downtown Mérida

Informal vendors working near the “Lucas de Gálvez” market in downtown Mérida have come forward about experiencing threats and harassment from Market Subdirectorate inspectors. According to these vendors, the intimidation has escalated over several weeks, targeting members of the “La Concordia” group who face warnings that their goods will be confiscated and their sales points […]

Electrical grid collapses in Merida: large sector of the east without electricity for 10 hours

The blackout began at 3:00 p.m. and wasn’t resolved until approximately 1:00 a.m. the following morning, causing significant disruptions to daily life in the affected area. According to the Customer Service department (071), a customer was informed that the issue arose from a failure within the electrical grid. Throughout this prolonged period, businesses – both […]

Due to potholes, 300 kilometers of streets will be repaired in Merida

The mayor of Mérida reported that they will begin repaving streets and repairing potholes because, due to the rainy season, they are not noticeable. “They repair 10 or 15 potholes,” she said. The Mayor of Mérida, Cecilia Patrón Laviada, announced the extraordinary repaving of 300 kilometers of streets during her administration, which will begin next […]

Stucco Reliefs of Celestial Beings Turn Up on an Ancient Mayan Ball Court

The discovery of ancient stucco reliefs in the Mayan city of Dzibanche, Mexico, has provided valuable insights into one of the region’s powerful dynasties. The Kaanu’l dynasty, which ruled between 250 and 650 C.E., is believed to have originated from this area, comprising parts of modern-day Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. According to Mayan mythology, the […]