Water pollution, a latent problem in the Yucatan Peninsula, has been the subject of various investigations and alerts by experts from different research centers, organized civil society, and the federal government itself, through the National Commission of Water (Conagua). Given this panorama, the Yucatán Scientific Research Center (CICY) has presented an innovative proposal to address […]
On Wednesday, November 13th, the Ibero-American Business Meeting of the Méridas of the World was inaugurated in the state capital, to continue twinning the cities that share a name, but also interests in collaboration and development. The mayor of Mérida, Cecilia Patrón Laviada, stressed that this event is the perfect opportunity to strengthen business ties […]
Maní, which has the name of Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town), held the first edition of Nights of Legends on Sunday, November 10, bringing together visitors of all ages to explore the rich history and oral tradition of this community, the City Council reported. In an atmosphere of mystery and emotion, attendees began the tour in […]
At 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, the low pressure over the Caribbean Sea was classified as Potential Tropical Cyclone number 19. Its effects will likely be felt early next week in the Yucatan Peninsula. According to the Civil Protection of Yucatán (Procivy), the meteorological phenomenon was 1,045 km southeast of the state limits. It […]
Despite being only a 40-minute drive from Mérida, the town of Tixkokob does not attract many tourists, which is a shame as it has plenty to offer—including the nearby archaeological site of Aké. Tixkokob’s origins can be traced back to the pre-Columbian era when it was part of the province of Ceh-Pech. The town’s name,…
Claudia Sheinbaum congratulates López Obrador on his birthday and dedicates the ‘mañanitas’ to him The head of State took the opportunity to send an emotional message to the Mexican politician from the National Palace, in which she described him as the “main political leader of the 21st century”. Before finishing the morning conference this Wednesday, […]
Gov. Joaquín Díaz announces project to open the Casa de las Artesanías de Yucatán in Mexico City The governor of the state, Joaquín Díaz Mena, specified that, in his last meeting with the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, he requested a property on loan for the next 6 years to open the Casa de las […]
The “Renaissance Women” (Mujeres Renacimiento) program supports self-employed women who have families and who work to support their daughters and sons. “President Claudia Sheinbaum will support women aged 60 to 64 on a bi-monthly basis and we will support women aged 60 and under,” Ermilo Barrera Novelo, said. The Secretary of Economic Development and Labor […]
Guayaberas made in China and other Asian countries are invading the international market, and Yucatan is no exception. The president of the National Chamber of the Clothing Industry (Canaive), Luis Gerardo González Morales, warned about the distribution of “pirate” guayaberas in the state, stating that in addition to the million-dollar losses for local manufacturing, these […]
Mariachi is the traditional Mexican music par excellence and for the first time, a World Mariachi Congress was held in Mexico City. For the first time, the Mexican capital gathered mariachi enthusiasts and performers for a five-day event featuring daily concerts and open-air performances to celebrate the music deeply rooted in Mexican culture. The closing […]