Mexico Establishes Committee to Protect Maya Forest With Mesoamerican Biomes Project
Mexico's National Forestry Commission launched a state technical committee to coordinate conservation of the Maya Forest.
Yucatan
Rollover on Merida-Cancun Highway Leaves One Injured
A pickup truck rollover on the Merida-Cancun highway left one person injured and caused traffic delays.
Alleged Cartel Operator ‘El Huamúchil’ Arrested in Mérida, Led Criminal Network From Yucatán
Arturo Misael 'N', alias 'El Huamúchil', was arrested in Mérida for directing a criminal network in Quintana Roo.
Fishermen Defy Rain to Honor Fallen Mariners on Navy Day in Yucatan
Despite heavy rain, fishermen in three Yucatan ports held boat processions and floral offerings for Navy Day.
Yaxché Residents Demand 140 Million Pesos in Compensation for Tren Maya Impacts
About 50 residents of Yaxché protested in Mérida, demanding 140 million pesos in compensation for land used by the Tren…
Chichén Itzá Reopens After Vendor Dispute, New Hours and Prices Announced
Chichén Itzá reopens June 1 after a vendor dispute. New hours: 8 am to 4 pm. Prices vary by nationality.
Tren Maya Tests Janal Restaurant Car With Yucatecan Cuisine Onboard
The Tren Maya tested its Janal restaurant car, serving traditional Yucatecan dishes prepared by Chef David Cetina.
After a Decade of Declining Catches, Yucatan Launches New Plan to Rescue Grouper Fishery
Yucatan's new grouper management plan aims to reverse a 17% catch decline and restore the iconic species.
Loltun Caves in Yucatan Could Reopen in 2026 After Nearly Six Years Closed
Yucatan's Loltun Caves may reopen in 2026 after nearly six years, pending final approvals and lighting installation.
Farmers Urge Preservation of Ancestral Seeds as Hybrids Spread Across Yucatan Peninsula
Farmers in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula call for preserving native corn, bean and squash seeds as hybrid varieties threaten biodiversity.