Daily Archives: July 4, 2019
Merida’s U.S. Consulate marks July 4 with Apollo 11-themed party
"Today we celebrate the 243rd anniversary of the independence of the United States, and as every year, we like to celebrate it with our...
Yucatan inspires a dance-party ‘jungle’ in faraway Queens, N.Y.
A Yucatan-inspired jungle has been built in Queens, N.Y., by a pair of architects who returned from a year of living in Merida.
The installation...
CFE confirms new power plant in Yucatan
Merida, Yucatan — After continuing problems with the power grid and a surprise promise from the president, the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) confirmed that...
UNESCO moves to protect vaquita habitat in Gulf of California
With an estimated 10 vaquita porpoises left in the world, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee today designated the marine mammal’s only remaining habitat, the...
Here’s how to make a phone call in Mexico starting Aug. 3
In another month, using the phone in Mexico will be a little simpler for everybody.
A long-running phase-in is complete Aug. 3, making phone...
Yucatan ties series with 4-2 win over Aguascalientes
Merida, Yucatan — Leo Heras hit a three-run homer, lifting the Leones de Yucatan to a 4-2 victory over the Rieleros de Aguascalientes in...
Fallen palm creates huge mess in Parque Hidalgo
Strong winds that accompanied Wednesday afternoon's rains took down more large trees across the state.
