Archaeologist Eduardo Matos Moctezuma Criticizes Government Neglect of Cultural Heritage
Eduardo Matos Moctezuma and Bolfy Cottom denounce budget cuts, censorship, and damage to archaeological sites.
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Archaeologists Warn of INAH Collapse Amid Bureaucratic Strangulation and Labor ‘Slavery’
Archaeologists denounce bureaucratic overload, precarious contracts, and alleged cover-ups at Mexico's heritage institute.
Mexico Establishes Committee to Protect Maya Forest With Mesoamerican Biomes Project
Mexico's National Forestry Commission launched a state technical committee to coordinate conservation of the Maya Forest.
Cancún Aims to Build a Symphony Orchestra After Launching Chamber Ensemble
Cancún's new municipal chamber orchestra is the first step toward a full symphony, officials say.
Tren Maya Tests Janal Restaurant Car With Yucatecan Cuisine Onboard
The Tren Maya tested its Janal restaurant car, serving traditional Yucatecan dishes prepared by Chef David Cetina.
UQROO Students Immerse in Maya Language Learning in Quintana Roo
UQROO students are doing fieldwork in Uh May to improve their Maya language skills.
Farmers Urge Preservation of Ancestral Seeds as Hybrids Spread Across Yucatan Peninsula
Farmers in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula call for preserving native corn, bean and squash seeds as hybrid varieties threaten biodiversity.
Maya Bioindicators Still Offer Valuable Climate Signals, Expert Says
Traditional Maya environmental signs accurately forecast irregular rainfall patterns in the Yucatan Peninsula, says expert.
Puerto Morelos Draws Over 2,000 to Navy Day Fishing Tournament 2026
More than 2,000 people joined the catch-and-release fishing tournament and festivities in Puerto Morelos.
The Xk’ook’ Song: Maya Legend of the Nightingale That Makes Corn Grow
A Maya legend holds that the xk'ook' nightingale's song stimulates corn growth, marking the agricultural cycle.