After 16-Year Wait, Yucatan Peninsula States Launch Habanero Pepper Council to Boost Farmers
Three Mexican states form a council to regulate and promote the denomination of origin for habanero peppers, aiming to help…
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Illegal Arms Trafficking Fuels Violence in Quintana Roo
Authorities seized over 573 firearms in 15 months, but corruption and porous borders keep illegal weapons flowing.
The Xk’ook’ Song: Maya Legend of the Nightingale That Makes Corn Grow
A Maya legend holds that the xk'ook' nightingale's song stimulates corn growth, marking the agricultural cycle.
Notaries Accused of Stealing 2,000 Hectares of Land in Yucatan
Notary Patricio Solís Millet and his brother Pedro are accused of leading a network that seized over 2,000 hectares across…
Cenotes Are Complex Ecosystems, Not Just Swimming Holes, Expert Says
Cenotes are complex ecosystems, not swimming pools, says researcher Efraín Chávez Solís.
Gran Museo del Mundo Maya Celebrates International Museum Day With Night Tours, Art
The Gran Museo del Mundo Maya in Mérida hosted free night tours, choral performances, and an artisanal fair for International…
Yucatan Governor Leads Emergency Civil Protection Meeting Ahead of Heavy Rains
Governor Joaquin Diaz Mena convened an emergency session as heavy rains are forecast for the next five days.
Night Tour ‘Sembradores del Cielo’ Offers Immersive Journey Into Maya Cosmovision
Dozens of visitors explored Maya traditions and astronomy during a special night tour at the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya.
Chichén Itzá to Reopen Monday After Agreement With Artisans
Chichén Itzá will reopen to the public on Monday after authorities reached an agreement with local artisans.
Intense Rains and Possible Floods Hit Southern Mexico
The SMN forecasts heavy rains up to 150 mm in southern Mexico, with risks of flooding and landslides.