Sheinbaum Confirms Leadership Change at Tren Maya, Names New Director
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the replacement of Tren Maya director General Óscar Lozano with retired Brigadier General Manuel Jaime Ramírez.
Yucatan
Yucatan Plans Artificial Reefs to Boost Diving Tourism and Fishing
Yucatan proposes artificial reefs off its coast to enhance diving tourism and support local fishing communities.
Maya Communities Halt Two Massive Solar Parks in Yucatan
After seven years of legal battles, Maya communities in Yucatan have blocked two large solar projects, protecting 603 hectares of…
Maya Language Decline Raises Alarm in Yucatán as Fewer Children Learn It at Home
Despite over half a million speakers, the Maya language faces a generational crisis in Yucatan as transmission to children plummets.
Yucatán Begins Issuing Real Estate Licenses Under New Regulation
Yucatán has started issuing real estate licenses to formalize property intermediation and boost legal certainty for buyers and investors.
Yucatan Man Tries to Trademark ‘Pato Merlín’; President Sheinbaum Calls It an Abuse
A Yucatan resident filed to trademark the popular duck character 'Pato Merlín,' prompting President Sheinbaum to condemn the move.
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.
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.