In the new book Architecture: Weakness and Strength, Mérida architect Francisco Javier Sánchez Román describes the problems and prescribes some solutions for anyone building a home from scratch in Yucatán. The author will discuss his book at a Mérida English Library meet-and-greet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. This event is free and open to…
The Governor of Yucatan, Joaquin Diaz Mena, is already in the city of Trieste, Italy, where he will hold meetings with executives of Fincantieri, the largest shipyard company in the world. Yucatan is looking to become a benchmark for the international maritime industry, with the potential establishment of a world-class shipyard in the Port of […]
Due to the incessant howling of several dogs, residents of the Los Almendros subdivision, in Ciudad Caucel, Mérida, were alerted and called the emergency number, suspecting that something abnormal was happening in a house. Upon the arrival of the State Police agents to the home, located on the corner of 47th Street and 80th Street, […]
Officials in China, Mexico, and Canada criticized Tuesday a pledge made by President-elect Donald Trump on social media to impose new tariffs on all three of the United States’ largest trading partners on the first day of his presidency. Trump said the move, which appears to violate the terms of a free-trade deal Trump signed into law in 2020, […]
Far south of the city in Xmatkuil, Yucatán’s state fair will wrap up its 2024 edition on Sunday. The fairgrounds have everything you would expect from a state fair: food, snacks, livestock exhibits, concerts, and plenty of rides. Despite its popularity among locals, the fair is poorly attended by Yucatán’s expat community. It’s hard to…
Congratulations, Team Nova from Merida, Yucatan! At The Yucatan Times, we are proud to announce that Team Nova has been selected as a global finalist for the Space Apps Challenge 2024, among more than 9,900 projects that participated and 940 nominees from around the world. This achievement demonstrates their talent, effort, and passion for solving […]
As part of the global campaign led by the United Nations to end violence against women and girls, Grupo ASUR and CIFAL Mérida illuminate the commercial and private aviation terminals of the Mérida International Airport in orange. This action is part of the 16 Days of Activism promoted by UN Women, which urges governments, civil […]
Your first anniversary is a momentous occasion that marks a year of love, growth, and shared experiences. Customized gifts can elevate this celebration, making it memorable and deeply personal. According to GlobeNewswire, personalized gifts are tailored to reflect the recipient’s likes and interests, allowing you to materialize your relationship through thoughtful gestures. Consumers increasingly seek…
The Cuban doctors who arrived in the country are specialists in 29 fields and will work in 11 states. This Monday, November 25, 199 Cuban doctors from 29 specialties arrived in Mexico to work in public hospitals in remote communities in 24 states, according to information provided by the Cuban ambassador, Marcos Rodríguez Costa. Since […]
In this race, you will be able to run among hundreds of people dressed as Santa Claus, so that you can get into the Christmas mood. The Christmas season is closer than ever, so the commemorative events of the December dates are just around the corner. Such is the case of The Santa Run 2024. […]