Maybe this will give the Tren Maya the buzz it desperately needs. Internet sensation Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has reportedly been hired to promote Mexico’s struggling Maya Train, or Tren Maya in Spanish, during his visit to the Yucatán Peninsula, according to Diario de Yucatán. The 26-year-old YouTube phenomenon, often dubbed the “King…
Tensive moments erupted this Monday on the Kauai-Xkalakop highway section of the municipality of Valladolid when a small plane landed just before entering Kauai Airport and subsequently caught fire. The single-engine Maule-type plane, registration XB-IPI, owned by the National Aviation Crew School Association, made an emergency landing on the asphalt due to an apparent malfunction, […]
Financial exclusion remains a significant challenge globally, with millions lacking access to traditional banking services. In these underserved areas, alternative payment solutions have emerged as critical tools for economic participation, providing pathways to financial inclusion that traditional infrastructure cannot. The limitations of cash dependency, vulnerability to theft, lack of security, and inefficient financial management, have […]
Assessment of two octopus stocks with fluctuating dynamics in Yucatán, Mexico The total latent productivity surplus production model can be used in multilateral and national fisheries management policies to avoid overfishing stocks. In fluctuating populations of fished stocks – typically in tropical and sub-tropical regions and characterized by having an unstable equilibrium point where any […]
According to Gay Cities, Tulum is becoming one of Mexico’s most important tourist destinations. What should LGBTQ+ people expect? In the decade since our last visit to Tulum, the region has grown quite a bit as an influx of tourists has come to this once-sleepy Mexican town. The Mayan city is located about two hours […]
Renowned content creator James Stephen Donaldson, known worldwide as MrBeast, visited the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in the state of Campeche, Mexico, as part of a filming project. According to a local media tour guide, the influencer arrived accompanied by his production team and his partner, gamer Thea Boyseen, in an operation that included security measures […]
Mario Vargas Llosa, the celebrated Peruvian writer and Nobel laureate, passed away on April 13, 2025, at the age of 89 in Lima, Peru. His death marks the end of an era in Latin American literature, leaving a profound void in the literary world. His family confirmed the news, expressing their sorrow and highlighting his […]
Personnel from the Public Services and General Services Departments have been carrying out cleanup tasks on the island. With the arrival of the Easter holiday season, the municipal government, led by Mayor Atenea Gómez Ricalde, has intensified its efforts to beautify the municipality and offer a pleasant environment for both island families and tourists visiting […]
Both organizations would invest in modernizing transmission lines in the state, especially in the most affected areas. In light of the recurring blackouts affecting various areas of Yucatán, the Business Coordinating Council (CCE) is in talks with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) to implement urgent solutions to guarantee a stable energy supply in the state. […]
After a lengthy legal battle, the citizens of Chocholá achieved restitution of land in an ecological reserve, protecting the jungle and cenotes. After more than a decade of legal dispute, the Ejidatarios of Chocholá celebrated the recovery of more than 600 hectares of land, a victory that strengthens their agrarian rights and favors environmental conservation […]