100 Community Promoters Take Violence Prevention to 45 Municipalities in Yucatán
The Women’s Secretariat deployed 100 community promoters across 45 Yucatán municipalities to prevent gender violence and teen pregnancy.
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Mérida’s Forest Campaign Surpasses Goal, Planting 8,754 Trees
Mérida's 2026 forest campaign exceeded its goal, planting 8,754 trees with over 3,500 volunteers taking part.
Mérida’s Historic Center Draws Bigger Crowds, but Sales Remain Low
Weekend crowds return to Mérida's historic center, but market vendors say sales remain sluggish as families prioritize back-to-school spending.
Court Orders Auction of Cancún Hotel to Pay Debt Owed to 240 Workers
A labor court ordered the auction of Cancún's Gran Golden Parnassus hotel to repay more than 240 workers owed between…
El Cuyo Beach Festival Brings Big Crowds, Economic Boost
The final weekend of El Cuyo's Beach Festival drew more visitors and higher spending than the previous week, authorities said.
Octopus Season Opens as Economic Driver for Yucatan Fishing Sector
Yucatan's octopus fishing season begins Aug. 1, offering the sector's main economic hope amid struggles in grouper and lobster fisheries.
Water Sentinels Warn of Toxic Chemicals in Quintana Roo Wells
An environmental group is testing wells in 30 rural communities after finding hazardous levels of nitrates, pesticides and other chemicals.
Guillermo Ochoa’s Xcaret Visit Shows Dancer Accused of Harassment Still on Job
A viral video from Guillermo Ochoa's Xcaret visit shows a dancer accused of sexual harassment still on staff, contradicting previous…
Man Held in Custody for Travel Agency Fraud in Mérida
Yucatán prosecutors say a man failed to deliver Chepe train excursion packages after customers paid 27,000 pesos.
Mérida Airport Surpasses 2 Million Passengers in First Half of 2026
Mérida International Airport has passed 2 million passengers in the first six months of 2026, with ASUR projecting the figure…