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The Mascotas de la Costa Maya AC Foundation, led by Flor María Suárez Bolio, is struggling to maintain the well-being of rescued animals both on the coast and in Mérida due to a lack of donations and a growing demand for care. Suárez Bolio, who has dedicated 22 years to animal rescue and eight years […]
The Asian Food Festival returns with a new edition this Saturday, March 15th, and Sunday, March 16th, in La Plancha Park. This event, which fuses the gastronomy and culture of various Asian countries, will take place in the Plaza starting at 4 p.m. According to Alberto Lavalle, the festival organizer, the event seeks to expand […]
Simultaneously, the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE), in coordination with the Ministry of Public Security (SSP), the Mexican Army, and the National Guard (GN), is conducting two anti-narcotics operations in Mérida. The operations began shortly after 3 p.m.: the first at a house on 51st Street between 44th and 46th Streets in downtown Mérida and […]
The Mérida Anillo Periférico was the scene of another tragic accident, which claimed the life of a pedestrian who failed to cross the busy road. The incident occurred on Friday, March 14th, at kilometer 41, where a person was struck by a pickup truck from Calkiní, Campeche. Initial reports indicate that the accident occurred near […]
The Vigil, a Catholic tradition that involves abstaining from eating red meat on Fridays during Lent, remains deeply rooted in Yucatán. However, it is losing ground among young people. This practice not only reflects the community’s religious devotion but also influences foodways and the local economy, especially in the fishing industry and markets of Mérida. […]
International organizations consider aquaculture and mariculture as key activities to guarantee food production in the future. In this context, the participation of Yucatecan women in their development is increasingly relevant, said the specialist of the Peninsular Center for Humanities and Social Sciences (Cephcis) of the UNAM, Miguel Ángel Valenzuela Jiménez. The Food and Agriculture Organization […]
During her visit to the Chuburná Puerto police station, Alicia Bárcena Ibarra, head of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat), was questioned about the devastation of the mangroves in Sisal, in the municipality of Hunucmá, where the police force was used in recent days, although to date there are no sanctions, according to […]
The environmental destruction has highlighted the growing impact of real estate development on the coast, which has been one of the main factors in mangrove destruction. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to restoring beaches and coastal areas, ensuring that federal lands, including beaches, are protected and available for public use as directed by President Claudia […]
The Mayor of Mérida, Cecilia Patrón Laviada, received a visit from the Spanish Ambassador to Mexico, Juan Duarte Cuadrado, for a meeting aimed at strengthening the ties of cooperation between Mérida and Spain to promote the city’s economic and social development. During the meeting, key topics such as education, culture, security, and investment and cooperation […]
The devastation of the mangroves in Sisal reached an alarming area of 23,000 square meters (m²)—equivalent to three football fields—which has generated deep concern among environmental authorities, as it affects federal lands and constitutes a crime. In response to this damage, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat), with the support of the State […]