The government of Yucatan continues to push forward the transformation of public transportation by incorporating women into the service. Through the “Ellas al Volante” program of the State Agency for Transport (ATY), 10 women have begun their training as part of the first generation of operators in the ‘Va y Ven’ system. These women are […]
A massive operation conducted by federal and state forces on Wednesday resulted in the confiscation of approximately 65 kilograms of marijuana and a suitcase containing 179 rounds of ammunition from different calibres in Villas de Oriente, a neighborhood in the municipality of Kanasín. The operation was carried out as part of the ongoing battle against […]
The Exportation and Manufacturing Industry (INDEX) has reported that exports have stabilized thanks to the rehabilitation of Muelles 6 and 7 at the Port of Progress. This move aims to alleviate a bottleneck in container shipments to the US, Europe, and Asia. According to INDEX President Alejandro Guerrero Lozano, discussions with the National Port System […]
Last Sunday, a major operation carried out by federal forces resulted in the arrest of Aldrin Miguel J.J., alias ‘El Chaparrito’, alleged plaza boss of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), in northern Mérida, Yucatán. The operation, executed by the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) and the Navy, took place around noon. Subsequently, a convoy transported […]
In the final stretch of the 2021-2024 term, the Mérida City Council donated land to private individuals that is not municipal property, thereby engaging in illegal acts that can be reversed judicially, reports architect Fernando Alcocer Ávila, Urban Development Councilman of this municipality. According to the GeoPortal of the Mérida City Council, the donated lots […]
More than 750,000 people attended over the past year. On Sunday, the 18th anniversary of Mérida’s Biciruta was commemorated, a program that has become a space for healthy family interaction, healthy practices, and an entertainment option for all ages. The Sunday ride has also become a tourist attraction that increasingly draws more visitors to the […]
Joaquin Diaz Mena, the incoming governor of Yucatan, has expressed his intention to boost tourism in Progreso by attracting cruise ships to the port. In a recent Facebook and TikTok Live session on August 19, 2024, he revealed that he met with executives from Carnival Corporation in Mérida, Yucatán, whose operations are based in the […]
Out of a total of 59,573 domestic workers in Yucatán, only 1,389 are registered with IMSS due to lack of affiliation. As of July, the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) reported that only 1,389 out of 59,573 paid domestic workers were affiliated. In December 2018, the Supreme Court declared unconstitutional the exclusion of domestic workers […]
The Greenpeace organization has joined forces with civic groups to defend Yucatán’s water resources against industrial threats. The environmental group highlights the need to protect biodiversity and cultural heritage in the region to address the climate crisis and accelerated loss of biodiversity. Greenpeace emphasizes that predatory tourism, pig farms, industrial agriculture, renewable energy megaprojects, infrastructure […]
The construction project in Santa Gertrudis Copó was halted due to a lack of necessary permits. Commissioner Leidy Cocom Valencia visited the local authorities and found no evidence of proper authorization for the project. The property transfer was conducted outside Mérida, which has raised concerns about unchecked urban growth and its impact on the quality […]
