Through an executive decree, President Claudia Sheinbaum launched a 30 billion peso (US$1.4 billion) nearshoring incentive package designed to strengthen the country’s role in regional supply chains. According to Supply Chain Dive, the majority of the funds, up to 28.5 billion pesos, will be awarded to companies investing in new fixed assets in the country. The […]
Claudia Sheinbaum declared on Tuesday, January 21st, that President Donald Trump’s executive order moving toward designating drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations would only impact Mexico if there’s close coordination between the two governments. She said that Mexico would defend its sovereignty and independence while seeking coordination with the U.S. in the wake of the order […]
Trump and others have floated sending US special operations forces to Mexico to combat cartels. Trump world is kicking around the idea of sending special operations forces into Mexico to combat drug cartels. There’s a risk these operations could make things worse, experts said. While designating Mexican cartels as “foreign terrorist organizations” on Monday, President […]
US military personnel have been authorized to enter Mexican territory following a request from President Claudia Sheinbaum to the Legislative Power for training purposes. According to Diario de Yucatan, in the first week of Trump’s presidency, during which he declared Mexican cartels as terrorist groups, President Sheinbaum requested authorization for US Army troops to train […]
Six fishermen were rescued by the Navy (Semar) in two separate operations after their boats capsized due to the strong winds and waves caused by cold front number 24. Fishermen rescued off the coast of Yucatán Four fishermen were rescued in the Yucatán Sea after their boat sank five nautical miles northwest of Isla Pérez. […]
Mérida continues to expand as new inhabitants from other states and countries move in. In 2025, this trend is expected to increase, making it essential to know the best neighborhoods to live in. Here are five ideal neighborhoods for living in Mérida in 2025: Montebello Montebello is popular among families and professionals for its quiet […]
According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi), four out of 10 Yucatecans fear for their safety both inside and outside their homes due to the risk of robbery. Data from the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) reveals that street robbery, home burglary, and theft in public transportation or crowded places are the […]
An architect and a chef’s eco-conscious ranch blends old-world traditions with modern sustainability
Andrea and Gregory Dykstra did not set out to run a full-scale ranching and artisanal food operation when they arrived in Yucatán. They had always dreamed of a place with space, a sustainable food supply, and a healthier lifestyle. Yet, as often happens, circumstances guided them toward a path they had not fully anticipated. Originally…
Agents from the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) in Yucatán arrested a man yesterday morning for allegedly stealing gasoline from parked vehicles in Mérida. According to Eduardo Daniel Quintal Garcia, the suspect, identified as Luis Alberto C., was reportedly extracting diesel from trucks parked between the Villa Magna subdivision and the Periférico Ring Road. The […]
Environmental permits have been requested for another “Country Club” with lakes, this time in Dzibilchaltún. The question is: Does Merida need another Real Estate development of this kind? A second attempt by an Ejidal company, after a fine from Semarnat and an agrarian dispute. An Ejidal company requested the federal environmental permit to build a […]