Mérida’s Carnival Moved from Historic Streets to Fairgrounds 14 Years Ago
Mérida's Carnival relocated from Paseo de Montejo to Xmatkuil fairgrounds in 2013, ending a decades-long street tradition.
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Mexican Environmental Agency Halts Mangrove Destruction for Illegal Settlements in Yucatan
Environmental authorities in Mexico have shut down illegal clearing and burning of mangrove forest for housing developments.
Woman Shot While Working as Windshield Cleaner in Cancún
A woman was shot while cleaning windshields in Cancún; attackers escaped on a motorcycle.
Four Suspects Arrested in Connection With Double Homicide in Cancún
Authorities arrest four suspects linked to a shooting that killed two people in Cancún's Villas Otoch neighborhood.
Cozumel to Host Fifth Annual Ceviche Festival During 2026 Carnival
Cozumel will hold its fifth annual Ceviche Festival on February 16, featuring local restaurants and fishermen.
CFE Announces Power Outages in Yucatan Municipality for Maintenance Work
The CFE will cut power in Motul and surrounding towns for eight hours on Thursday for maintenance.
Yucatan Governor and Nobel Laureate Rigoberta Menchú Open International Peace Conference
Yucatan Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena and Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú inaugurated an international peace conference in Mérida.
Isla Mujeres Tourism Brokers Accuse Officials of Allowing Unfair Competition
Authorized tourism brokers in Isla Mujeres accuse local officials of allowing unfair competition from ferry companies and cooperatives.
Ambulance Catches Fire on Federal Highway 307 in Quintana Roo
An ambulance caught fire on Highway 307 near Playa del Carmen, causing major traffic but no injuries.
Police Patrol Car Destroyed After Collision with Vehicle in Cancún
A police patrol car was severely damaged in a collision with a private vehicle in Cancún early Wednesday morning.