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Scientist sends tiny biotech bubbles to scrub Yucatan cenotes clean

Biotechnology and nanotechnology will be employed to sanitize Yucatan's sacred cenotes.

No yawning under an awning that has fun patterns or colors

This is the final in a three-part series about awnings for your home in Mexico. See Part 1 and Part 2. So far, we...

Fewer visitors at Mayan archaeological sites and museums in Yucatan

Fewer tourists are visiting Yucatan's are visiting archaeological zones and official museums this year, said the National Institute of Anthropology and History. By June,...

Campeche comes from behind, snatches Peninsular series from Yucatan

Merida, Yucatan — A two-run homer in the ninth inning lifted the Piratas de Campeche to a 3-2 win over Peninsular rivals, the Leones de...

Campeche’s Centro Historico shows signs of strain

Ciudad Campeche, Campeche — The capital's Historic Center, with its colonial homes, public artwork and various restaurants and shops, has had a rough 10...

Indigenous communities face down Mayan Train promoters

The Mayan Train benefits only the investors, not indigenous communities, opposition leaders told a team sent by the federal government to promote the project. Anti-train...

Yucatan evens Peninsular Classic series with 9-4 win over Campeche

Merida, Yucatan — Hector Hernandez had two hits and two RBI, and Yoanner Negrin allowed just four hits over 6 2/3 innings on Saturday...

Campeche stuns Yucatan 5-3 in Peninsular Classic opener

Merida, Yucatan — The Peninsular Classic series got off on a false note Friday when the Piratas de Campeche defeated the Leones de Yucatan...

Injured expats in Mexico can’t count on Medicare

As the number of U.S. retirees living overseas grows, more of them are eventually faced with a dilemma: go home for Medicare coverage, or...

Increased pitahaya production proposed in Yucatan

Can Yucatan grow more pitahaya, or dragonfruit, as it is known in some countries? An academic research paper says yes, and that the idea...

Sian Ka’an fire mostly under control after burning 6,000 acres

After spreading across over 6,000 pristine acres, the fire in the Sian Ka'an nature reserve is 70% under control, said Quintana Roo Delegate Arturo...

Who’s new at Merida’s zoos: lemurs and antelopes

Merida, Yucatan — For 15 days, both of the city's zoos, the Centenario and the Animaya, have four summer house guests. Two lemurs are at...

On Charles’ single, Leones win series with Saltillo

Merida, Yucatan — The Leones de Yucatan counted on timely batting and airtight pitching to beat the Saraperos de Saltillo 3-2, and take the...

Grand slam sinks Leones, ties series with Saltillo

Merida, Yucatan — A grand slam in the seventh inning lifted the Saraperos de Saltillo to a 12-4 win over the Leones de Yucatan...

Leones come home, get sweet revenge against Saltillo

Merida, Yucatan — The team that killed Yucatan's winning streak was blanked 12-0 Tuesday at the Leones' home stadium. Sebastian Valle hit a grand slam...

Adding an awning: What to look for, what to avoid

Last week, we covered the many benefits of adding an awning to your home in Mexico. To recap, it will increase the amount of...

Sian Ka’an fire spreads to more than 6,000 acres

A fire in the Sian Ka'an nature has spread to more than 6,000 acres.

Yucatan legislature again rejects law allowing same-sex marriage

Secret vote defies Mexico's Supreme Court ruling calling gay-marriage ban unconstitutional.

Athlete is 1st swimmer from Yucatan to circle Manhattan Island

New York — Carlos Franco Canton on Saturday became the first athlete from Yucatan to swim around Manhattan Island. The achievement follows his Sept. 26 feat:...

A historic day for Negrin as Yucatan tops Saltillo 8-6

Yucatan lost the series, but ended their three games in Saltillo on a high note when Leo Heras hit two of the Leones' five home runs in an 8-6 win on Sunday.

Progreso’s whale skeleton display will be guarded 24/7

The restored whale skeleton recently unveiled on a new stretch of malecon would seem to be vulnerable to mischief-makers or careless visitors.

Leones to lose series against Saltillo with 8-4 loss in game 2

Saltillo, Coahuila —  An accomplished and powerful Saraperos de Saltillo defeated the Leones de Yucatan 8-4 when their batter, Ricardo Serrano, hit two home runs...

800 street vendors at Chichen Itza refuse to be relocated, make demands

Tourist revenue should go to impoverished communities, and more nearby land should be released from private ownership, indigenous vendors say.

Progreso’s new boardwalk strikes a festive note

Progreso, Yucatan — The port city inaugurated a new merry-go-round and all the other attractions in the Malecon Internacional, reviving the old, abandoned Playon....
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