Monthly Archives: July 2019
OperaMaya flash mob video, taken at Cancun bus station, goes viral
What seemed like a normal day at the ADO bus station quickly became special when La OperaMaya took over.
Progreso packs in the activities for 148th anniversary
Progreso, Yucatan — As part of the city's 148th anniversary celebration, many free-to-the-public events are planned this weekend.
Physical activity is stressed today. A biciruta,...
‘Safe Yucatan’ program adds 4 new coastal patrol boats
Four new coastal patrols will provide surveillance, reconnaissance work and rescues along 387 kilometers of Yucatan coast.
Leones bats still hot as Scruggs, Asencio lead 9-0 win over Durango
Merida, Yucatan — Friday's series opener at Parque Kukulcan Alamo was a "party in the cave" for the Leones de Yucatan.
Xavier Scruggs continued his hot...
CFE admits overcharging customers by 142 million pesos
The Federal Electricity Commission, Mexicos's CFE, received 223,000 complaints from customers who said they were overcharged between 2011 and 2018.
But only 55% of those...
Drag queen promotes diversity at children’s story hour in the Centro
A U.S.-born movement to promote diversity comes to Merida.
Leones take series in blowout against Aguascalientes
Merida, Yucatan — Xavier Scruggs hit a three-run homer, part of a three-hit night, as the Leones de Yucatan topped the Rieleros de Aguascalientes...
Uber promotes bank accounts in cash-centered Mexico
Uber is working with BBVA bank and Mastercard to launch a debit card for drivers in Mexico.
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.
When is the best time to buy furniture in Mexico?
North of the border, savvy consumers time their purchase of big-ticket items such as furniture when they know they will get the best price. ...
Leones trounced 11-3 in series opener
Merida, Yucatan — Julian Castro produced five runs and rival pitcher Nestor Molina dominated the mound to give the Rieleros de Aguascalientes an 11-3...
Leones back at home, prepare for another pair of series against North Division rivals
Merida, Yucatan — After an exhausting pair of hard-win series against two Northern Division rivals, the Leones return to Kukulcan Alamo Park today to...
Yucatan won’t budge over alcohol sales at the beach
Progreso, Yucatan — With the summer holiday season underway, the state government has refused to loosen restrictions on Sunday alcohol sales on the...
Yucatan gets patent for new, ‘very hot’ habanero pepper
Merida, Yucatan — The state's Scientific Research Center, the CICY, has won a patent for a hot habanero pepper that researchers there developed.
CICY is...
Merida baseball legend ‘El Coronel’ dies at 94
Leonel "El Coronel" Aldama Rossel died Monday at 94.
Dinner in the Sky: Popup restaurant to dangle over Telchac
Anyone who's longed to dine while suspended from a crane at 150 feet now has a chance to do it.
Dinner in the Sky...
Plan to place Mayan Train station at La Plancha called dangerous
Merida, Yucatan — The Mayan Train will enter the Centro and make La Plancha a station stop, the federal government said.
It would be Merida's second...
Santa Lucia church loses its majestic shade tree
Heavy rains have toppled a majestic flowering tree that had graced Santa Lucia church for decades.
