Archaeologists Discover Maya Settlement K’oxol Ja’ II Along Maya Train Route
INAH archaeologists uncovered K'oxol Ja' II, a Maya settlement with 21 monuments, during Maya Train cargo line construction near Progreso,…
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Court Grants New Suspension Against Las Dunas Project in Chuburná
A federal judge suspended municipal permits for the Las Dunas development, citing violations of environmental rights and public participation.
Pollution Threatens Water Quality in Yucatán’s Cenotes
Yucatán has 7,000 to 8,000 cenotes but only 3,050 are registered; contamination threatens the aquifer and tourism.
Balloon Honoring Yucatan Catches Fire at Tahmek Festival
A 12-meter balloon honoring Yucatan caught fire and burned before liftoff at the Tahmek festival, alarming attendees.
Massive New Sargassum Bloom in Gulf of Mexico Threatens Yucatán and Other Mexican States
Researchers warn a growing sargassum bloom in the Gulf of Mexico could cause major seaweed landings on Mexico's Gulf coast…
Yucatán to Add 600 Health Workers to New O’Horán Hospital Following Nurses Protest
Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena announced plans to hire more than 600 staff after nurses at the new O'Horán Hospital protested…
Tahmek gears up for 20,000 visitors at Paper Balloon Festival
Tahmek, Yucatán — Organizers of the eighth annual International Chinese Paper Balloon Festival met with...
Chichén Itzá Dog Rescued From Sacred Cenote [VIDEO]
Chichén Itzá, Yucatán — A dog was rescued from the Sacred Cenote at the Chichén...
Dengue Cases in Yucatan Drop 53% to 20 This Year
Mérida, Yucatán — Dengue cases in Yucatán have fallen 53.4%, with 20 confirmed infections reported...
Yucatán Summer Road Toll Hits 38, Surpassing Expert Projection
The 47-day summer vacation period left 38 road deaths in Yucatán, exceeding the 32 predicted by a safety expert.