Maya Communities to Decide Xcaret’s Cultural Use in Over 1,000 Assemblies
Maya communities across Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula will vote on compensation from Grupo Xcaret for cultural exploitation.
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Mexico to Host 2027 Democracy Defense Summit Following Barcelona Meeting
Mexico will host the next Democracy Defense Summit in 2027, announced at an international gathering in Barcelona.
Canoers Protest Peacefully in Playa del Carmen After Cancellation of Sacred Maya Journey
Canoers protested the cancellation of the Sacred Maya Journey 2026, citing cultural significance and months of preparation.
Maya Council Defends Xcaret After Supreme Court Ruling on Cultural Symbols
The Gran Consejo Maya supports Xcaret after a Supreme Court ruling on cultural appropriation of Maya symbols.
Mexico’s Supreme Court to Settle Decades-Old Border Dispute That Could Redraw Yucatan Peninsula Map
Mexico's Supreme Court will resolve a territorial dispute between three states that has left over 150 communities without clear governance.
Xcaret Cancels Sacred Mayan Journey for 2026 After Court Ruling
Grupo Xcaret has announced the cancellation of the upcoming Travesía Sagrada Maya (Sacred Mayan Journey) following a recent ruling by…
U.S. Recognizes Mexico’s Role in Drug Cartel Crackdown as Overdose Deaths Decline
U.S. officials acknowledge Mexico's cooperation in combating drug trafficking as overdose deaths drop 35%.
U.S. Reactivates $10 Million Reward for Capture of ‘El Chapo’ Sons ‘Los Chapitos’
U.S. authorities have renewed a $10 million reward for information leading to the capture of 'Los Chapitos,' the sons of…
Experts Urge Mexican Government to Acknowledge ‘Historic Error’ of Maya Train Project
Specialists say the Maya Train has devastated communities and ecosystems, contrary to promised benefits.
Mexican Supreme Court Sanctions Xcaret Over Maya Symbol Use, Sparking Debate on Cultural Appropriation
Mexico's Supreme Court fined Xcaret for commercial use of Maya symbols, raising questions about cultural appropriation.