Over 15,000 Witness Spring Equinox Serpent Shadow at Chichén Itzá
More than 15,000 visitors gathered at Chichén Itzá to observe the annual spring equinox phenomenon.
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Archaeological ‘Frankenstein’ of Maya Train Project Divides Mexican Experts
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Gulf Cartel Regional Leader Arrested in Yucatan After Fleeing to Mexico’s Southeast
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Mayan Communities March in Mérida Demanding Removal of Real Estate and Farming Operations
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Progreso to Host Second Annual Coconut Festival This Weekend
Progreso's Coconut Festival returns March 28 with local food, crafts, and entertainment.
Equinox at Chichén Itzá: Kukulkán’s Serpent Marks Start of Maya Agricultural Cycle
The spring equinox brings the serpent shadow phenomenon at Chichén Itzá's pyramid, signaling the Maya agricultural cycle.
CNTE Teachers Protest at Chichén Itzá’s Kukulkán Pyramid, Demand Pension Reforms
Teachers protested at Chichén Itzá, demanding pension reforms and criticizing government priorities.
Yucatán Reports First Human Death Linked to Screwworm Myiasis
A woman in Yucatán has died with screwworm myiasis, but officials say pre-existing conditions were the cause.
Celestún Mayor Accused of Orchestrating Pyramid Scheme Involving Protected Coastal Land
Celestún's mayor allegedly collaborated with a real estate firm to sell protected federal land in a pyramid scheme.