Profepa Orders Full Closure of Las Dunas Development in Chuburná Over Environmental Damage
Profepa closed the Las Dunas residential project in Chuburná, Yucatán, after inspections found damage to protected species and environmental violations.
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100 Community Promoters Take Violence Prevention to 45 Municipalities in Yucatán
The Women’s Secretariat deployed 100 community promoters across 45 Yucatán municipalities to prevent gender violence and teen pregnancy.
Mérida’s Forest Campaign Surpasses Goal, Planting 8,754 Trees
Mérida's 2026 forest campaign exceeded its goal, planting 8,754 trees with over 3,500 volunteers taking part.
Mérida’s Historic Center Draws Bigger Crowds, but Sales Remain Low
Weekend crowds return to Mérida's historic center, but market vendors say sales remain sluggish as families prioritize back-to-school spending.
El Cuyo Beach Festival Brings Big Crowds, Economic Boost
The final weekend of El Cuyo's Beach Festival drew more visitors and higher spending than the previous week, authorities said.
Octopus Season Opens as Economic Driver for Yucatan Fishing Sector
Yucatan's octopus fishing season begins Aug. 1, offering the sector's main economic hope amid struggles in grouper and lobster fisheries.
Man Held in Custody for Travel Agency Fraud in Mérida
Yucatán prosecutors say a man failed to deliver Chepe train excursion packages after customers paid 27,000 pesos.
Mérida Airport Surpasses 2 Million Passengers in First Half of 2026
Mérida International Airport has passed 2 million passengers in the first six months of 2026, with ASUR projecting the figure…
Yucatán Strengthens Certified Tour Guides to Boost Tourism Competitiveness
Yucatán's tourism authority met with certified guides to promote their services, expand training, and boost the sector's competitiveness.
Mexican Navy Discovers Sea Turtle Nest Near Sisal Beach in Yucatan
Naval lifeguards found a sea turtle nest during patrols near Sisal, Yucatan, and handed it over to a conservation camp.