Mpox Cases Rise in Yucatan, State Ranks Second Nationwide
Yucatan reports two new mpox cases, totaling eight in 2026, making it the second most affected state in Mexico.
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Yucatan reports two new mpox cases, totaling eight in 2026, making it the second most affected state in Mexico.
Yucatan's Women's Secretariat awarded prizes in the first 'Voices of Freedom' essay contest, with 111 entries from 28 municipalities.
Yucatán's new O'Horán Hospital will provide free, high-tech cardiac and brain surgeries, officials announced.
Yucatán will host Expo Pro Agro Innovación 2026 from October 9-11, featuring 150 exhibitors and 4,000 buyers.
Merida's Chicharra Festival returns May 16 with food, music, and cultural activities in Xcalachen.
A violent rear-end collision on the Merida-Cancun highway left one construction worker dead and five injured near Seye.
Selva Maya park near Valladolid offers cenotes, zip lines, and nature experiences for summer visitors.
Mexico reported 7 heat-related deaths as of May 6, with cases doubling in a week. Yucatan saw a surge in…
Yucatan Week opens in Mexico City with 270+ exhibitors from 20+ municipalities, showcasing culture, gastronomy, and traditions.
The first stage of the Progreso port modernization is finishing; officials plan handover and launch of the second phase.
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