Secret Contract Between Xcaret and Maya Council Raises Questions About Indigenous Representation
A secret 15 million peso contract between Xcaret and the Gran Consejo Maya has sparked demands for transparency from Maya…
April 2026
Badgers Threaten Honey Production in Peto, Yucatán, Adding to Beekeepers’ Woes
Beekeepers in Peto face new threats from badgers damaging hives, compounding existing climate and pest challenges.
Seven Popular Street Markets in Mérida Offer Shopping and Dining Every Day of the Week
Mérida hosts over 30 street markets, with seven popular ones operating daily across the city.
Pregnant Women Turned Away as Playa del Carmen Clinics Suspend Prenatal Care
Clinics in Playa del Carmen suspend prenatal services, forcing pregnant women to seek care elsewhere.
Coastal Erosion Devours Yucatan Beaches After Decades of Poor Planning
Coastal erosion in Yucatan has accelerated, swallowing beaches and threatening communities after decades of infrastructure projects.
Tourists Miss Flight After Collision with Public Transit Van in Mérida
Five tourists were injured in a crash with a public transit van in Mérida, causing them to miss their flight.
Yucatán’s Most Popular Municipalities for Newcomers from Other States and Countries
Mérida and coastal areas attract most newcomers to Yucatán as population growth accelerates.
Club Jaguares Launches Free Children’s Races Across Four Quintana Roo Cities
A free children's race series will tour four Quintana Roo cities starting in April, aiming to reach 500 kids.
Mexico’s Supreme Court Upholds Financial Intelligence Unit’s Power to Freeze Bank Accounts
Mexico's Supreme Court ruled the Financial Intelligence Unit can freeze bank accounts without foreign requests.
Alleged Extortion Leader Arrested in Lázaro Cárdenas, Quintana Roo
Authorities arrested a suspected criminal leader accused of extortion and controlling surveillance systems in northern Quintana Roo.