Travel Tips
On the night of Sunday, November 17, a peculiar incident occurred in the center of Motul, when a snake scared the owner of a business while he was closing his establishment. The events occurred on 32nd Street (between 25th and 27th), where Jesús Arjona, upon lowering the metal curtain of his shop, noticed the presence […]
In the framework of the 50th anniversary of the International Fair of Yucatan, the City Council of Progreso, presided by Eng. Erik José Rihani González, will offer an attractive program bringing the best of “Progreso in Xmatkuil” this Friday, November 22, which includes dancing, crafts, and dishes based on fish and seafood. The meeting point […]
The U.S. State Department announced on Wednesday, November 20th, that the U.S. embassy in Kyiv would close after receiving “specific information” that Russia was planning a “potential significant air attack.” The department further advised all U.S. citizens in Ukraine’s capital to be “prepared to immediately shelter [in place] in the event an air alert is announced.” As reported on Monday, Ukraine struck a Russian […]
A foreign tourist died during his visit to Yucatán after falling from a 15-meter-high zip line. The events occurred at Punta Laguna, Quintana Roo, on Tuesday, November 19th. Preliminarily, the subject was identified as Niholau “N”, 54 years old and of German origin, who lost his life after falling from a zip line in a […]
The president of the CicloTurixes civil association, Everardo Flores Gómez, asked the municipality of Mérida to prioritize the maintenance of existing cycle paths, especially given the uncertainty about the construction of new infrastructure in 2025. According to the activist, while the cycle path on Paseo de Montejo stands out for its quality, many others are […]
On the afternoon of Tuesday, November 19, residents of the Manzana 115 subdivision witnessed the moment when a Mérida police officer shot and killed an armed subject who fell lifeless after being hit by a bullet; and the moment was recorded on video. Although several versions of the confrontation have circulated where a man was […]
FORTUNE collaborator Charles Bruce explains how Trump can follow through on his campaign promise to stop double-taxing American expats. In the final weeks of his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump appealed to an often-overlooked constituency, Americans overseas, with a pledge to end the “double-taxation” of their income. But unlike many Trump campaign talking points, this isn’t […]
The electronic payment market in Georgia, US, could predictably rise by 10.91% on average, as a study covering the 2024-2028 timeframe discloses. Statista thus reveals that the market volume could hit a whopping $292MN by that time, disclosing a somewhat smooth and progressive growth of the sector during the most recent years. The spike in…
Countries across Latin America are attempting to improve educational outcomes. This is difficult due to challenges such as the lack of infrastructure and resources. Another issue is the socio-economic disparities in the region. A lack of quality instruction and political instability also hinder education. Despite these problems, some countries are showing progress. Impact of socio-economic […]
Celebrated writer and journalist Elena Poniatowska has spoken out against the proposed 2025 Federal Expenditure Budget (PPEF), which includes a 30% reduction in funding for Mexican culture. Calling the move “very serious,” the 2013 Cervantes Prize winner expressed her concerns on social media and during a roundtable discussion at the announcement of the II SOPHIA-FILCO…