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.
Yucatan
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.
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.
Cancer Remains Leading Cause of Death in Yucatan With 69 Deaths Per 100,000 Residents
Yucatan reports cancer death rate below national average but faces challenges in early detection and rural access.
Espita Residents Dismiss Huay Pek Rumors as Misidentified Dog, but Legend Endures
Residents in Espita, Yucatan, say a viral image of the mythical uay pek is actually a dog with mange.
Cold Front Triggers Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Yucatan Town, Six Hospitalized
Six people hospitalized in Tizimín after using charcoal indoors during cold weather.
Yucatán Artisan Fair Empowers Women Entrepreneurs
Yucatán, Mexico — Eleven entrepreneurs from six municipalities participated in the First Artisan Fair for...
Yucatán’s Birds Struggle Against Agricultural Expansion
Yucatán, Mexico — From the low forests to the urban groves of Mérida, the songs...
Yucatán Governor Confirms Border Security After Denials
Mérida, Yucatán — Eight days after it was reported that the state would be fortified...