Mexico’s government plans to offer up to $1,300 for people who hand in firearms including machine guns and assault rifles under a citizen disarmament program aimed at reducing violent crime. The financial incentives for people dropping off weapons at collection points in churches were published late Monday in the country’s official gazette. They include 8,700 […]
A caravan of migrants took off from the city of Tapachula, on the Mexico-Guatemala border, with hundreds heading north to the U.S.-Mexico border, on foot. The majority of migrants are Venezuelan, sources say. The ultimate destination is reportedly Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, located right across the border from El Paso, Texas. It’s the 10th such caravan […]
The outgoing U.S. ambassador to Mexico said Monday he anticipated “major changes” in the diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and Mexico during the incoming Trump administration. “There’s a lot of fear because of some of the threats being made,” Ken Salazar said in his final news conference. But he added that to fix a “broken” immigration system, the […]
Three people who are members of a criminal group were arrested in the operations. The Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection reported that a thousand doses of fentanyl and other narcotics were seized in three operations carried out in Mexico City coordinated by the Mexican Army and the Attorney General’s Office. “In Mexico City, elements […]
With great enthusiasm and pride, Merida residents and visitors, led by Municipal President Cecilia Patrón Laviada, sang to Merida in the traditional Alborada, marking the beginning of the celebrations of the 483rd anniversary of the founding of the city. Proudly wearing the regional costume of Yucatan, Cecilia Patrón led the traditional street procession that started […]
On January 6th, Three Kings’ Day, this port of Progreso experienced a tourist day with the arrival of the cruise ship “Jewel Of The Seas” from the Royal Caribbean Company. The ship docked at 6:51 a.m. from Galveston, Texas with 3,200 visitors on board, including 2,345 passengers and 855 crew members. The cruise ship left […]
A couple, originally from Tulum, was arrested last night on the Chemax-Coba highway, after allegedly stealing a Pitbull puppy from a house in the ‘Jardines de Pensiones’ subdivision, west of the city of Merida. The detainees were identified as Martín Alejandro G. M., 40 years old, and Mariana S. J., 33, both residents of Tulum, […]
The video mapping shows in Yucatán will transport you to a world of images and sounds that will leave you dreaming. These audiovisual presentations are an exceptional way to learn and immerse yourself in the culture and history of this land. Get ready to see Chichen Itzá like never before. The experience begins at 7:00 […]
The state-owned airline Mexicana, revived by former President Lopez Obrador now under military administration, announced the cancellation of eight of the 18 destinations it served, representing practically 50% of its coverage in Mexico. The affected flights were operated by TAR, a private company contracted to provide aircraft and crew. The routes eliminated are: Acapulco, Campeche, […]
Located on the northern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Yucalpetén is a charming little fishing port that has captured the attention of travelers in search of sun, sea, and tranquility. Although it is not as well known as Progreso or Celestún, this beautiful port offers an authentic experience of coastal Yucatan, ideal for those looking […]