Venezuela’s government on Saturday released some of the thousands of people who were detained during and after deadly protests that followed the July presidential election. The disputed results have earned officials, including President Nicolás Maduro, international scorn. The individuals left prison a day after the attorney general, who is loyal to the ruling party, announced the review […]
Anyone with even the faintest interest in history or archaeology surely knows of Yucatán’s archaeological sites, such as Uxmal, Chichén Itzá, and maybe even some lesser-visited sites like Chacmultún, and Labná. But aside from archaeological sites, and even entirely unrestored or vaguely documented remains of prehispanic cities and towns in the bush — archaeology in…
With the victory of Donald Trump in the United States of America, relatives of Yucatecans who live in the neighboring country are in uncertainty, as they do not know what the work situation will be and fear what will happen socially if they are deported. “Unfortunately, an attack against Latinos, Mexicans, and, therefore, against Yucatecans […]
Where better to display a collection of over 200 gramophones, phonographs and music boxes than in one of the Centro’s grandest Art Nouveau townhomes? Until now a private residence, Casa Modeon Mérida invites visitors to view a most unlikely collection of mint-condition musical antiques documenting the music industry’s evolution from 1820 to 1930. The exhibition…
This is our 11th year compiling a Thanksgiving Day dining guide. Just when we thought this feature had lived out its usefulness, we started getting requests for an update. So again, with apologies to our Canadian readers who have already celebrated, here’s the latest roundup of turkey and trimmings options on Thursday, Nov. 28. We continue to…
To promote unity and coexistence in Yucatecan families during the holidays before and during the upcoming Christmas, the Yucatecan company Bepensa presided over the lighting of the traditional Christmas Tree, the stage representation of the story “A Frozen Christmas”, as well as Christmas walks in different municipalities of the state. As part of a tradition […]
Tropical Storm Sara caused flooding and damage in various areas of Chetumal, reported Mara Lezama, governor of Quintana Roo. With maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h and gusts of up to 85 km/h, the meteorological phenomenon was on Sunday morning, November 17, 145 kilometers from Belize and 245 kilometers south-southeast of the capital of Quintana […]
Together with the citizens, the Mérida City Council will generate green corridors like never before that contribute to improving the quality of life in the Yucatecan capital, Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada said today, Saturday. “We will consolidate the infrastructure in parks and increase the trees in cycle paths and walkways, among other spaces, as part […]
On November 30, starting at 6 p.m., the main square of Bacalar (next to Fort San Felipe) will be filled with music, art, and tradition in the second edition of the Ch’i’ibal Sound Fest. This festival-free event celebrates our native languages and the power of culture. This edition’s poster features the participation of great talents, […]
In response to the ongoing war in Lebanon, the Lebanese Club of Mérida, Yucatán, is organizing a Pro-Lebanon Collection to provide much-needed support. Jorge Nechar Jacobo, president of the Lebanese Club of Mérida, emphasized the urgent need for peace and invited the community to participate in this humanitarian effort. Nechar highlighted the severe impact of […]