Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday ruled out categorizing drug cartel-related violence as “terrorism,” a day after clashes left 19 people dead and a car bomb wounded three police. Two police officers died in a shootout with alleged criminals Thursday in the violence-plagued southern state of Guerrero, the government said. Security forces killed 17 members […]
In just over three weeks in office, President Claudia Sheinbaum has inherited a whirlwind of violence that many say was set up by her predecessor’s policy of not confronting drug cartels, and using the army for law enforcement. Sheinbaum, who took office on Oct. 1, would rather discuss the government’s plan to make all judges eligible for […]
Gunmen in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, shot dead a Catholic priest who was an outspoken advocate for indigenous rights and who had condemned the violence plaguing his community. Father Marcelo Pérez was killed after celebrating Mass in the southern state of Chiapas on Sunday, the prosecutor’s office said. The Jesuit priest had spent […]
Mexico City’s talented bartenders are redefining the art of mixology, infusing classic cocktails with local flavors and innovative techniques. The city is also home to what is known as “the best bar in the world.” The Handshake Speakeasy was recently awarded the top spot at the prestigious World’s 50 Best Bars award ceremony in Madrid,…
Experiencing the striking landscapes of Yucatan by travelling can be exciting, but the travel arrangements can be rather cumbersome. Scheduling means dealing with several travel plans, guidebooks and other documents that are equally important, but there is a solution that will change the way such travellers plan their vacations- from the PDF to Word converter….
Hurricane Kristy Strengthens into a Category 4 Storm Off Mexico. Where Is It Heading and When? Maximum wind speeds associated with Kristy are near 150 mph as of Oct. 24, according to the National Hurricane Center NOAA via APThis satellite image provided by NOAA on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 shows Hurricane Kristy over the Pacific […]
UADY student wins first place at National Urban Design Congress Rolando Campos Pacheco managed to stand out with the project “UASIS Urbano de Río Bravo”, in collaboration with four students from other universities in the country. Rolando Campos Pacheco, a student from the Faculty of Architecture of the Autonomous University of Yucatan (UADY), won first […]
More than 100 exhibitors of technological products gather in the state during Tech Day 2024, an event that seeks to position the state as a benchmark in technology and capitalize on the potential of nearshoring. The meeting, organized by the Council of Entrepreneurs in Technology, Innovation and Communications, A.C. (Cetic Nacional) and the local Association […]
Double cruise ship arrival boosts tourism in Progreso and strengthens local economy The port of Progreso experienced an intense day of tourism with the arrival of two international cruise ships that reaffirmed Yucatan’s position as an attractive destination for global tourism. Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas and Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Breeze arrived with […]
Catrinas Parade 2024 will have 4 alternate stages and 4 platforms with live music. On Saturday, November 2, as part of the Festival of the Souls, the Catrinas Parade will be held, leaving the Municipal Palace at 8:00 p.m. with approximately 400 people dressed in costumes from various states. They will pass the Cathedral through […]