The Governor of Yucatán, Joaquín Díaz Mena, and the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, will undertake an intensive working tour of the state this weekend. During this tour, they will kick off construction of the freight train for the Maya Train and oversee the expansion of the Progreso Deep-Disease Port. This will be the […]
The Progreso City Council, through the Municipal Women’s Institute (IMM), commemorated Orange Day this Friday, April 25th, a global initiative that seeks to raise awareness about preventing and eradicating violence against women and girls. As part of this awareness-raising event, an exercise was conducted with public servants. In addition to showing solidarity with the movement […]
Southwest Airlines (LUV) CEO Bob Jordan told Bloomberg that demand has cratered in recent months, with domestic leisure travel dropping more than he’s ever seen besides the Covid-19 pandemic. The executive expects Southwest’s second-quarter revenue to fall by six percentage points after it declined by three points in the first quarter. “I don’t care if you call […]
In the face of President Trump’s repeated attacks, Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, has had to walk a thin line, appeasing him enough to try to avert potentially catastrophic tariffs while also showing fellow Mexicans that she is defending national sovereignty. At the entrance to Mexico City’s largest park lies a towering marble monument to […]
Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, has introduced a transformative telecommunications law aimed at reshaping the country’s digital landscape. This legislation, part of her broader policy agenda, seeks to address long-standing issues such as digital inequality and limited internet access in rural areas. A key feature of the law is the establishment of the Agency […]
Penguins are one of the most fascinating creatures in the world. World Penguin Day is a great day to celebrate these beloved birds and learn more about their natural habitats. While many people only connect penguins to ice environments, these birds can actually be found in rugged coastlines as well as rocky islands. Spotting them […]
In the crisp morning air of Feb. 1, 1928, Yucatán Gov. Dr. Álvaro Torre Díaz stood proudly before a crowd gathered to witness a revolutionary moment in Mérida’s urban development. Marking the second anniversary of his administration, the governor inaugurated the José Dolores Patrón Workers’ Colony — a neighborhood that today is nestled among some…
INEGI survey reveals an increase in the perception of insecurity in Mérida. In recent months, much has been said about the changes facing Mérida—and, of course, Yucatán—given the recent drastic population increase. These changes, it seems, are beginning to be reflected in the perception of its residents, as according to INEGI statistics, more and more […]
On the traditional Progreso boardwalk, Police officers showed up when they were informed of the discovery of a body in that area. Upon arriving at the scene, near the Navy facilities on 74th Street, on the sand a few meters from the seashore, officers found the body of a person, apparently a tourist. According to […]
With a strategic vision for growth, the government of Playa del Carmen proposed a sister city partnership with Tijuana to boost tourism, investment, and cultural exchange. This initiative was presented before the 2025 Mexico City Tourism Fair. The proposal was announced by Estefanía Hernández, Secretary of Tourism, and Antón Bojórquez, Secretary of Economic Development and […]