Yucatan Sees One Firearm Injury Every 12 Hours in 2026
Federal data shows 416 people were wounded by gunfire in Yucatan from January to early August 2026, about one injury…
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UN Warns Pig Farms Threaten Yucatan’s Maya Communities, Calls for Justice Plan
UN report says more than 500 unregulated pig farms in Yucatan are polluting the Maya Aquifer and harming indigenous communities.
Maya Train Launches Janal, a Restaurant Train Featuring Southeastern Mexican Cuisine
The Maya Train's new Janal restaurant car offers traditional Yucatecan cuisine on its first run between Mérida-Teya and Izamal.
Disturbed Mangrove Area in Mexico Grows Fivefold; Yucatán Peninsula Leads
Disturbed mangrove area in Mexico surged from 9,680 to 52,130 hectares between 2020 and 2025, with the Yucatán Peninsula accounting…
Sargassum in Gulf of Mexico Grows 400% in One Year, Reaching 4.2 Million Tons
A sargassum bloom in the Gulf of Mexico has grown to 4.2 million tons, a 400% surge driven by river…
Fishermen Urge Yucatán Authorities to Clear ‘Boat Cemeteries’ in Progreso
Fishermen and boat owners in Progreso are asking authorities to remove abandoned vessels that have turned local harbors into 'boat…
Yucatán Posts One of Mexico’s Sharpest Price Increases in First Half of August
Yucatán recorded 0.68% inflation in the first half of August, nearly seven times the national rate, driven by higher food…
Disappearances Rose in Southeast Mexico During Tren Maya Construction
Report by Latinus shows 2,740 disappearances in five states from 2022 to 2024.
Mérida Prepares for Festival de las Ánimas 2026
Mérida's Day of the Dead festival runs Oct. 24-Nov. 2, featuring the Paseo de las Ánimas and Catrina parade.
Tren Maya Opens August 2026 Job Openings for Engineering and Transport Roles
Tren Maya is hiring engineers and transport operators in five southeastern states. Applications are due Aug. 31, 2026.