Farmers Urge Preservation of Ancestral Seeds as Hybrids Spread Across Yucatan Peninsula
Farmers in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula call for preserving native corn, bean and squash seeds as hybrid varieties threaten biodiversity.
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Maya Bioindicators Still Offer Valuable Climate Signals, Expert Says
Traditional Maya environmental signs accurately forecast irregular rainfall patterns in the Yucatan Peninsula, says expert.
The Xk’ook’ Song: Maya Legend of the Nightingale That Makes Corn Grow
A Maya legend holds that the xk'ook' nightingale's song stimulates corn growth, marking the agricultural cycle.
Young Man Shot Dead in Jose Maria Morelos, Dies During Hospital Transfer
A young man was fatally shot in Jose Maria Morelos; he died en route to the hospital.
Defending Jaguars and Sea Turtles in Mahahual
Mahahual, Mexico — In southern Quintana Roo, the organization Proyecto Áak Mahahual actively works on...
Cockfighting Breeders in Quintana Roo Decry Political Abandonment, Economic Loss
Breeders say prohibition has crushed a vital economic chain and forced events into neighboring Yucatan.
Morena Blocks Emergency Aid for Maya Communities Caught in Border Dispute
Yucatán Congress rejects emergency aid for Maya communities trapped in a border dispute between Yucatán and Quintana Roo.
Chetumal to Host 3rd Rural and Community Tourism Forum in Southern Quintana Roo
The forum aims to promote sustainable tourism with cultural identity and direct benefits for Maya communities.
Authorities Raid Safe House in Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Seize Arsenal
Mexican authorities seized AK-47s, a grenade launcher, drugs, and vehicles in a safe house raid in Felipe Carrillo Puerto.
Mexican Security Forces Seize Grenade Launcher and Arsenal in Felipe Carrillo Puerto Raid
Federal and state forces seized a grenade launcher and assault rifles in Felipe Carrillo Puerto; suspects escaped.