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Government seeks bidders to run natural gas lines to Yucatán
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced a tender will soon be launched for a long-promised natural gas pipeline in Yucatán.
“We are about to tender...
US couple says they’re trapped inside Progreso hospital
An Atlanta couple has been stuck inside a Progreso hospital will come home soon with a little help from filmmaker Tyler Perry.
For Brit expats in the Brexit era, Mexico is an option
Could the Brexit mess across the Atlantic bring more British expats to Mexico?
It's possible, writes Emigrate, which advises British retirees on living abroad....
Pilot in hot seat after challenging AMLO over airport plan
When President Andrés Manuel López Obrador was traveling to Mérida, the Aeromexico pilot embarrassed his famous passenger by asking him not to abandon that...
Sargassum tides hit Progreso just as cruise ship tourists approach
Progreso, Yucatan — City crews brought heavy machinery to address tons of sargassum that invaded the beach over the weekend.
About 50 workers attempted to prevent...
On the market: Casa Picasso has flawless design, top location
Casa Picasso is an outstanding home with an unbeatable location, being walking distance to Santiago, Santa Ana and Santa Lucia park, yet nestled in a peaceful area.
On the market: Affordable, cozy Casa Lori for carefree Centro living
Here is an incredible opportunity to live in one of the best areas of Merida's Centro at a very affordable price.
Music Palace will rent chairs, cater events to help its bottom line
Mérida, Yucatán — From renting chairs and tables to offering food service for press conferences, officials at the Palacio de la Música finding ways...
Senate rejects tourist tax meant to help fund Mayan Train
Mexico’s Senate has voted down a colossal tax hike, previously approved by the House of Congress, to fund the Mayan Train.
The proposal would have...
Festival celebrates sustainable cenote diving and Yucatan communities
A new three-day diving event that promotes cenote conservation and respect for surrounding communities begins Friday in Tekit.
In a press conference, reporters learned...
Public project meant to improve profits for beekeepers in Yucatan
Temozón, Yucatan — President Andrés Manuel López and Gov. Mauricio Vila Dosal will promote the construction of a honey distribution center, which will also...
Here is our Yucatán Thanksgiving Dining Guide for 2019
Thanksgiving this year is celebrated north of the border on Thursday, Nov. 28. And the flavors of the holiday are increasingly popular in Mexico...
Sneak peek preview: The 11th Merida Showcase of Homes
The Centro will be electric with excitement on Sunday when hundreds of ticket-holders get a glimpse inside some of the historic district's most beautiful...
False bomb threat delays plane, tourists in Cancun
Soldiers boarded a plane at Cancun International Airport after apparently false reports Sunday of a bomb on board.
The flight 2168 was going from Cancun...
Flights from Merida to Mazatlan in the works
Mazatlan Mayor Luis Guillermo Benítez Torres announced he is working with his counterpart in Mérida to connect both cities directly by air.
"We are twinning...
Chinese tech company to open Mi Store in Merida
A Chinese company is opening Mexico's seventh Mi Store, filled with modern "smart" devices and phones, in the new wing of the Galerias mall....
AMLO to skip Merida on his next trip to Yucatan
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador will arrive in Yucatan again next weekend on a three-day work tour to deal exclusively with indigenous issues.
This time,...
Burglaries rise in Yucatan as state seeks more security cameras, drones
From January to September, burglaries in Yucatan increased 38% over the same period last year, according to a citizen study.
“Semáforo Delictivo” — "Criminal Traffic Light"...
Children’s book fair in Yucatan cancels drag queens at story time
Merida, Yucatan — Bowing to pressure from conservatives, organizers have disinvited two drag queens from a children's book fair.
Performers Kimmy Bomba and Dodi Maleanta...
25 years and no parole for man who admits murdering Canadian in Progreso
Robbery said to be motive of fatal stabbing last April.
Merida airport adds Toronto, Havana flights, increasing international reach
A direct flight connecting Toronto and Merida returns Nov. 26 and will continue into April, said airport manager Héctor Navarrete Muñoz.
National Guard to enforce Uber ban at Merida airport
Merida, Yucatan — The National Guard today begins protecting the international airport from violence, drugs and Uber drivers.
Digital ride-share platforms, which also include...
Paseo de las Ánimas packs the streets for Hanal Pixan
More than 67,000 costumed face-painted people took part in this year's Paseo de las Ánimas.
Fake Christmas expo advertised on cloned Siglo XXI Facebook page
The fake Facebook page advertised a phony three-day Christmas expo and attempted to sell booths for 2,500 pesos.
