Historic Rainstorm Inundates Merida, Floods Streets and Strands Vehicles
A historic rainstorm dumped up to 131 mm of rain on Merida, causing widespread flooding and stranding vehicles.
Yucatan
Yucatan License Plate Renewal Deadline Nears; Penalties Begin July 1
Yucatan's vehicle plate renewal deadline is June 30; fines and vehicle retention start July 1.
Mexico’s Profepa Shuts Down Illegal Coastal Construction in Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Campeche
Profepa inspections in three Mexican states led to 11 temporary closures for unauthorized coastal construction.
Chichen Itza Closure: Pisté Council Takes Conflict to Supreme Court
Maya community files amparo to block new access scheme and permanent closure of old entrance.
Morena Blocks Emergency Aid for Maya Communities Caught in Border Dispute
Yucatán Congress rejects emergency aid for Maya communities trapped in a border dispute between Yucatán and Quintana Roo.
Power Outages Spark Blockades and Protests Across Yucatan as Anger at CFE Grows
Hundreds of families in Yucatan remain without power for days, sparking roadblocks and protests against CFE.
Yucatán Wins First Medals in Artistic Swimming at Conade 2026
Yucatán's artistic swimmers won silver and bronze medals at the Conade 2026 National Olympiad in Guanajuato.
Chichén Itzá Mourns “El Wero” and “Tomasita,” Beloved Dogs Remembered as Guardians of the Ruins
Workers, visitors and social media users are mourning the deaths of “El Wero” and “Tomasita,” two beloved dogs who became…
Chichén Itzá Loses Up to 4 Million Pesos Daily as 9,000 Tourists Locked Out by Artisan Conflict
A dispute over vendor relocation at Chichén Itzá is costing millions daily and blocking thousands of tourists.
Yucatán Marina Club Aims to Turn Progreso Into Mexico’s First “Nautical City”
Plans for a new large-scale marina development in Yucalpetén are putting Progreso at the center of a broader conversation about…