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New coronavirus cases in Yucatán exceed 100 once again
New daily infections were in triple digits four out the past seven days as coronavirus continued its spread in Yucatán.
Doctors announced nine deaths and...
Viva Aerobús takes over ‘critical’ direct flights to Havana
Wasting little time to fill demand, Viva Aerobús is taking over Interjet's Mérida-Havana route, tourism officials in Yucatán announced.
The new direct flight to...
Biden faces tensions with Mexico after DEA partnership is weakened
Mexico lawmakers stripped U.S. Drug Enforcement agents from their diplomatic immunity last week, creating a mess for Joe Biden when he assumes the presidency...
Interjet cancels all flights and could be gone for good
With just under two weeks left in the year, Interjet has canceled the remainder of its flights for 2020.
And after appearing to make a...
Peter Dow Clain, 72, loved Mérida until the end
Peter Dow Clain passed away in his beloved Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico home on Dec. 4 after valiantly enduring a long illness at the age...
New findings shed light on ancient Maya royal house
New research identifies inscriptions found at Chichen Itza as referring to individuals belonging to the royal house of Cocom, a common surname to this...
Animal rights activists storm Mérida shelter, rescue 40 dogs and 2 cats
Saving them from death row, 50 protestors in Mérida made their way into a municipal facility to save dozens of cats and dogs sheltered...
Amazon to open new warehouse in Umán
Online retail giant Amazon will invest in a distribution center in Umán, Yucatán Gov. Mauricio Vila Dosal confirmed.
State authorities came out in support of...
The constant buzz from Harinera del Sureste is eating us alive, but authorities are...
The following was translated from an opinion piece published Thursday, Dec. 17 in La Jornada Maya:
By Hugo Michel
Merida has not been so quiet at...
Yucatán still at ‘orange’ with few dramatic changes in coronavirus data
Yucatán remained one step below red alert and 105 more coronavirus infections were found in 24 hours, health ministry officials said Thursday. Another seven...
5 days after gathering in Mérida, Music legend Armando Manzanero hospitalized for COVID
Less than a week after joining dignitaries in touring a cultural center built in his honor, legendary Yucatecan music star Armando Manzanero has tested...
Company bets on Yucatán’s place in aerospace
Merida Aerospace, a new company with plans to operate in Yucatán, hopes to build Mexico's first spaceport and revolutionize the growing space logistics industry.
Merida...
Guide to obtaining your visa as an expat in Yucatán
Are you thinking of moving to Yucatán, or any other part of Mexico, in the foreseeable future? If so, you’ll probably already know that...
Banks implored to break up Mexico’s credit card ‘near-monopoly’
The two firms handling Mexico's debit or credit cards transactions represent a near-monopoly, regulators said Wednesday.
They recommended that leading banks be forced to...
Mérida considers the future of its controversial underwater underpass
A task force to assess the future of a flood-prone underpass was announced Tuesday by Mérida Mayor Renán Barrera. The short but controversial Prolongación...
Getting the most out of a very different Christmas in Yucatán
Yucatán is the place for lively celebrations over the Christmas holidays.
However, for obvious reasons, this year's festivities will be much more subdued. With...
The big bang: Yucatán divided over holiday fireworks
Controversy has surrounded the decision by Yucatán’s state government to award 340 permits for the sale of pyrotechnics during the holiday season.
While many have...
What to expect when studying abroad in Yucatán
Tucked between dry deserts in the southwestern region and vivid culture, Mexico has plenty to offer for exchange students. The exquisite cuisine and phenomenal...
‘Bee Lady’ from Campeche scores victory on Monsanto
Leydy Pech, a 55-year-old apiculturist from Campeche, has won a historic legal victory against corporate giant Monsanto.
Mexico's supreme court ruled in favor of Pech — also...
Yucatán bans wedding banquets, among other gatherings, in new crackdown
After finding numerous examples of excesses, Yucatán has gone from limiting social events to banning them altogether.
That means weddings, baptisms or similar affairs...
Mérida Fest 2021 will be a hybrid celebration
With so many in-person events going virtual, it might be assumed that Mérida Fest 2021 will be online only. Not so.
The annual cultural bash,...
Slow Food loses 1/3 of its vendors as a new market quickly starts up...
About 20 out of Slow Food's 60 or so vendors were missing from the Slow Food Market in Garcia Ginerés on Saturday. Instead, they...
19th edition of the Tunich Fair is live, online
The Tunich Fair, a huge annual event that highlighted Yucatan's craftsmanship in Dzityá, has returned in a safe, online format.
After 19 years, the...
Despite holidays, Yucatán bans block parties and keeps curfew
A curfew on drivers will be upheld every night at 11:30 through Christmas and New Year's Eve, Yucatan officials said.
Moreover, requests to block...
