A commercial establishment in the downtown area was evicted this morning by court order, due to the occupants’ failure to pay rent. The property at 532 on 62nd Street with 67th in the downtown area was evicted with the support of public force, a state judicial officer, and the legal representatives of the owners. The […]
Taxi Drivers Denounce Abuses and Excessive Fines by the Yucatán Transportation Agency
After a meeting with the head of the ATY, Rafael Hernández Kotasek, the protesters went to the Yucatán Congress, where they presented their demands to the legislators. About 200 taxi drivers protested at the Yucatán Transportation Agency (ATY) due to excessive charges for services and fines, as well as the risk of having their permits […]
Va y Ven Driver Accused of Homicide, Injuries, and Damages; Here’s What We Know
The driver of a Va y Ven bus, who caused a traffic accident resulting in the death of a motorcyclist in the San José Tecoh neighborhood of Mérida, will be brought before a control judge accused of the crimes of negligent homicide, injuries, and damage to property. As reported by Diario de Yucatán, the tragic […]
“El Skiny,” Criminal Leader of Extortion in Quintana Roo, Arrested in Mérida Along with Two Women
A large operation carried out in Mérida by elements of the State Investigation Police (PEI) of the Public Security Secretariat (SSP) and the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) resulted in the arrest of “El Skiny,” a criminal leader of extortion in Quintana Roo. The operation was conducted in collaboration with their counterparts in Quintana Roo, […]
Railway Museum Opens Its Doors in Gran Parque La Plancha in Mérida
After two years, the Railway Museum was reopened on Wednesday, October 16, to showcase the history of this mode of transport. The sound of a train whistle, emulating the departure of a train from the station, marked the inauguration of the Railway Museum in Gran Parque La Plancha in Mérida. With the presence of former […]
VIDEO: ‘Optimus Prime’ Faces Off Against Mérida Police
A man dressed as Optimus Prime was removed by the municipal police from Parque de la Mejorada in Mérida after being questioned for not having permits from the City Council. An unusual incident occurred in Parque de la Mejorada, Mérida, when a man dressed as Optimus Prime, the popular character from the Transformers series, was […]
Mérida, Yucatán, host of the forum Challenges and Opportunities in Building Sustainable Cities and Communities
Specialists from Latin America, national and local, gathered in Mérida, Yucatán to share their experience and discuss best practices and regional trends in land use planning and sustainable urban development during the forum “Challenges and Opportunities in Building Sustainable Cities and Communities,” organized by UN Habitat. Around 350 people interested in Land Use Planning, Urban […]
Mérida Prepares for the Arrival of “El Sol”
On November 8th, Luis Miguel will delight his Yucatecan audience with all his hits. With a grand production, the singer Luis Miguel will arrive in Mérida on Friday, November 8th, to perform at the “Carlos Iturralde Rivero” stadium at 9:00 PM. “El Sol” will entertain his Yucatecan audience with hits from his early days and […]
Why is San Juan Park in Mérida almost empty?
Contrary to its usual image, San Juan Park appeared nearly empty and without the usual bustle of music from the food stalls installed there. The reason is the work for the “Illuminate San Juan” project announced by Mérida’s mayor, Cecilia Patrón Laviada, in a press conference on Monday. According to her, the project will materialize […]
Piracy of Handicrafts in Yucatán: Unfair Competition and Ridiculous Prices
Yucatecan handicrafts, a heritage legacy, are hanging by a thread due to piracy. While Mérida continuously dresses up to welcome national and foreign visitors, unfair competition is undermining the foundations of this sector. Cross-stitch dresses, hammocks, souvenirs, and other typical products are copied and sold at ridiculous prices, devaluing the work of generations of artisans, […]