Archaeological ‘Frankenstein’ of Maya Train Project Divides Mexican Experts
Mexican archaeologists clash over relocation of Maya monuments for train project, with critics calling it destructive.
Yucatan
Gulf Cartel Regional Leader Arrested in Yucatan After Fleeing to Mexico’s Southeast
Mexican authorities arrested a Gulf Cartel regional leader in Yucatan who had fled there to evade capture.
Mayan Communities March in Mérida Demanding Removal of Real Estate and Farming Operations
Hundreds marched in Mérida to protest land dispossession and demand removal of real estate and farms.
Progreso to Host Second Annual Coconut Festival This Weekend
Progreso's Coconut Festival returns March 28 with local food, crafts, and entertainment.
Equinox at Chichén Itzá: Kukulkán’s Serpent Marks Start of Maya Agricultural Cycle
The spring equinox brings the serpent shadow phenomenon at Chichén Itzá's pyramid, signaling the Maya agricultural cycle.
CNTE Teachers Protest at Chichén Itzá’s Kukulkán Pyramid, Demand Pension Reforms
Teachers protested at Chichén Itzá, demanding pension reforms and criticizing government priorities.
Yucatán Reports First Human Death Linked to Screwworm Myiasis
A woman in Yucatán has died with screwworm myiasis, but officials say pre-existing conditions were the cause.
Celestún Mayor Accused of Orchestrating Pyramid Scheme Involving Protected Coastal Land
Celestún's mayor allegedly collaborated with a real estate firm to sell protected federal land in a pyramid scheme.
AI Platform Fíctica Reimagines Popol Vuh Reading Experience at Yucatán Book Fair
A new AI platform lets readers interact with the Popol Vuh through real-time conversations and decision-making.
Mexican Environmental Agency Seizes Over 100 Protected Animals in Yucatan Wildlife Trafficking Crackdown
Mexican environmental authorities seized 103 protected animals in Yucatan following citizen complaints about illegal wildlife trafficking.