Inmate Dies by Suicide in Valladolid Prison, One of Mexico’s Most Secure Facilities
An inmate at the Valladolid prison in Yucatán died by suicide, authorities said, ruling out homicide or violence.
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Yucatan Community Restores Mangrove Ecosystem After Hurricanes
Residents of Yobaín, Yucatán, have spent decades restoring mangroves damaged by hurricanes, with academic and international support.
Mayan Rappers Imagine a Pok ta Pok World Cup With Help From AI
As World Cup fever spreads across Mexico, a group of Mayan rappers from Quintana Roo is asking a different question:…
Valladolid Aims to Cement Status as Key Maya World Destination
Valladolid leverages cultural heritage, cenotes, and nearby ruins to attract tourists seeking authentic Maya experiences.
Mexican Scientists Turn Sargassum and PET Into Water Filters
Researchers at UADY develop membranes from sargassum and recycled PET to absorb pollutants in water.
Progreso Port Expansion Advances With New Investment to Boost Trade and Tourism
Yucatán governor marks completion of first dredging phase and launch of second modernization stage at Progreso port.
Grouper Fishery in Yucatan Faces Collapse Due to Overexploitation and Lack of Control
Overfishing and weak enforcement push Yucatan's grouper fishery toward irreversible decline, warn industry leaders.
Music Video Seeks to Keep Alive Search for Missing Quintana Roo Girl
A new music video aims to keep public attention on Fernanda Cayetana Canul Blanco, missing since 2022.
Telecom Company With Merida Address Won Million-Peso Contract for Mexico’s Olinia Electric Car Project
Rocketel, a telecom firm with no auto industry experience, received a 5.9 million peso contract for the Olinia electric car…
Quintana Roo Declares Health Emergency as Screwworm Infestation Spreads
Over 700 cattle and 13 humans infected with screwworm in Quintana Roo, prompting a health emergency across the Yucatan Peninsula.