Art Exhibition ‘Vivencias del Mayab’ Opens at Merida’s Peón Contreras Theater
Renán Tutzin's 'Vivencias del Mayab' exhibition features 32 acrylic works inspired by Yucatan's landscapes and culture.
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Yucatán Launches International Strategy to Protect the Maya Forest
Yucatán will host the launch of a Mesoamerican program to protect the Maya Forest and support local communities.
Federal and State Forces Arrest ‘El Pecas,’ Alleged Cartel de Caborca Member, in Merida
Víctor Alfonso R.F., alias 'El Pecas,' was captured in a dawn raid in Merida, linked to drug trafficking in southern…
Chichen Itza Remains Closed After Second Round of Talks With Artisans Fails
Chichen Itza stays closed after a second dialogue fails between artisans, guides, and authorities over a new visitor center.
INAH and Yucatan Government Reiterate Open Dialogue With Artisans and Tour Guides at Chichen Itza
Weekly talks continue between authorities, artisans, and guides over new visitor center operations at Chichen Itza.
National Teachers Strike on June 1 Raises Uncertainty Over School Closures in Mexico
A national teachers' strike on June 1 may cause school closures in several Mexican states, though the SEP says classes…
Va y Ven Bus Strike Paralyzes Merida’s Metropolitan Circuit, Strands Thousands
Drivers demand wage increases, end to deductions, and formal contracts, halting 36 buses.
Genomic Study Confirms Cotton Originated in Yucatan Peninsula
A genomic study confirms that domesticated cotton originated in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, not elsewhere.
Tensions Ease at Chichen Itza as Access Dispute Enters Partial Truce
A dispute over tourist access at Chichen Itza eased Wednesday after protests by artisans and vendors.
Mérida Families Allege Police Protection Network Amid Death Threats and Vandalism
Residents of Mérida's Lázaro Cárdenas neighborhood accuse a former judicial police officer of terrorizing the area with impunity.