Mexico cracks down on drugs and migrants. Will it be enough to stop Trump tariffs? by Patrick J. McDonnell for the Los Angeles Times In recent days, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has touted her country’s largest-ever seizure of fentanyl and highlighted multiple crackdowns on migrants headed toward the United States. She spoke to the press, but her […]
Businessmen in the tourism sector ask that the 42 USD tax on visitors arriving via cruise ships to the country begin to be applied until 2026, and for this, they asked for the support of the Ministry of Tourism of the Government of Mexico to manage a possible agreement. The president of the Yucatán Tourism […]
On Wednesday, December 11, Cozumel broke a record. The jewel of the Mexican Caribbean starts the high season with an impressive record: 35 cruise ships arrived on the island during the first half of December, according to Vagner Elbiorn Vega, director of the Comprehensive Port Administration of Quintana Roo (APIQROO). This milestone consolidates Cozumel as […]
Friday the 13th has arrived in the final month of the year, but this one might bring a little extra magic. With the Geminids meteor shower illuminating the night sky, it’s a great opportunity to leave superstition behind and make a wish on a shooting star. And if you miss the meteors, don’t worry—you can still […]
Designer Marjorie Skouras launched her latest collection of caftans Thursday night at Casa T’ho in Mérida, marking the debut of her new pop-up store. The store was created not just as a showcase of her signature designs but also to support a cause close to her heart: the Kookix Music School. Located in the rural…
Stress and lifestyle diseases are common in today’s fast-paced world. Introducing ancient healing practices into your daily routine can provide natural ways to rebalance and enhance well-being. These time-tested methods, based on centuries of wisdom, support physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual health. Here’s how you can easily introduce them into your daily routine. Begin…
Around 2:00 p.m. this Thursday, December 12, a fire broke out in an apartment in the Buyán building, in Montes de Amé, in the north of Mérida. According to preliminary information, at least 10 people were affected, two of them due to poisoning, in addition to significant material damage, while there was a significant evacuation. […]
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Wednesday, December 11, at her morning press conference that on Friday the 13th she will visit Yucatan as part of her tour of the Southeast. In what will be her last visit to Yucatan in 2024, the President of Mexico announced that this weekend she will visit the states, of […]
The “Guadalupe-Reyes” marathon is a unique and festive tradition in Mexico that marks the start of the holiday season with a series of celebrations, social gatherings, and, often, a lot of drinking. This marathon begins on December 12th, the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and runs until January 6th, the Day of the Three […]
With eight flights from Mérida to the east coast of the United States, through the Viva Aerobus airline, there will be a direct connection from the capital of Yucatán to Los Angeles, California, which represents the first time they are connected, at the beginning of this winter season, revealed the Director of Regional Airports of […]