Va y Ven Bus Strike Paralyzes Merida’s Metropolitan Circuit, Strands Thousands
Drivers demand wage increases, end to deductions, and formal contracts, halting 36 buses.
Yucatan
Genomic Study Confirms Cotton Originated in Yucatan Peninsula
A genomic study confirms that domesticated cotton originated in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, not elsewhere.
Tensions Ease at Chichen Itza as Access Dispute Enters Partial Truce
A dispute over tourist access at Chichen Itza eased Wednesday after protests by artisans and vendors.
Mérida Families Allege Police Protection Network Amid Death Threats and Vandalism
Residents of Mérida's Lázaro Cárdenas neighborhood accuse a former judicial police officer of terrorizing the area with impunity.
Developers Unveil Yucatan Marina Club, State’s First Nautical City
A $400M development in Progreso will create Yucatan's first nautical community with marina, homes, and public spaces.
Yucatán Faces Environmental Pressure From Real Estate Boom, Pig Farms, and Deforestation; Launches ‘Herencia Maya’ Project
Yucatán launches 'Herencia Maya' to protect over 581,000 hectares amid water scarcity, mangrove loss, and deforestation.
Sun at Zenith Will Erase Shadows at Yucatan Archaeological Sites
From May 22 to 24, the sun at zenith will cause shadows to disappear at six Maya archaeological sites in…
Valladolid Transforms Sports Complex Wall Into Open-Air Art Gallery
Over 30 artists turned a sports complex wall into a massive outdoor gallery during Valladolid's urban art festival.
Artisan Relocation at Chichen Itza Proceeds Without Forced Evictions, Despite Complaints
Artisans at Chichen Itza are being relocated through dialogue, not evictions, though some complain about distance from the pyramid.
CFE Confirms Yucatan Peninsula Leads Mexico in Post-Pandemic Electricity Consumption
The Yucatan Peninsula has recorded the highest increase in electricity consumption in Mexico since the pandemic, driven by tourism and…