For over three millennia, chocolate in Mexico has been more than just a treat — it has been a sacred elixir, a currency, and a cultural cornerstone. Nowhere is this rich history more palpable than in places like the Yucatán Peninsula and Oaxaca, where Maya and Zapotec peoples revered cacao as a gift from the…
A tragic traffic accident occurred on Monday, May 12th, in the María Luisa neighborhood, south of Mérida, where a motorcyclist lost his life after violently colliding with the rear of a parked pickup truck. According to initial reports, the incident occurred on 21st Street in the Colonias Circuit, at the intersection with 16th Street. The […]
On Monday, May 12th, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum described as “unfair” the decision by the Trump administration to suspend imports of Mexican beef cattle for 15 days due to the detection of screwworm in shipments. Sheinbaum, who has spent the past few months scrambling to offset tariff threats by U.S. President Donald Trump, said she hoped the suspension […]
US President Donald Trump has defended the White House plan to receive a luxury jumbo jet from Qatar to be used as America’s Air Force One presidential plane. “They’re giving us a gift,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday, adding that he would be “a stupid person” if he did not accept […]
The traditional “marquesita” with “queso de bola” (Edam cheese), an icon of Yucatecan street food, is no longer as affordable as it once was. In recent weeks, vendors of this snack have reported an increase of up to 100% in the price of this cheese, an essential ingredient in its preparation, forcing many to raise […]
After more than five years of closure, municipal authorities announced that the iconic archaeological site and caves of Loltún are preparing to welcome visitors again in June, in what is shaping up to be a significant boost to tourism and the economy of the southern part of the state. The mayor of Oxkutzcab, Juan José […]
A man facing criminal charges in Cozumel, Quintana Roo, for the murder of two people, the attempted murder of two others, and robbery with violence, was arrested on Sunday, May 11, in Valladolid, Yucatán. Christian Edgar “N,” alias “Camarón,” 42, a taxi driver by trade, allegedly committed the crimes above last Wednesday, May 7, on […]
March turned out to be the deadliest month of the first quarter of the year in Yucatán, accounting for 60% of the homicides recorded during that period over its 31 days, according to information released by the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System. In its most recent report, the agency indicated that from […]
(AFP).- Dozens of minors have been killed during months of fighting between two factions of the Sinaloa drug cartel in northwestern Mexico, a local ombudsman said on Friday, May 9th. Nearly 100 minors have gone missing in violence that followed the capture last July of a cartel co-founder, Oscar Loza, president of the Sinaloa State Human […]
Tucked among the cypress trees and rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country lies a destination that travelers are quickly discovering as one of the state’s hidden gems. Wimberley, Texas, is known for its natural beauty, charming small-town feel, and unique blend of relaxation and recreation. For those searching for the ideal balance between comfort […]