Monthly Archives: June 2019
Police seize weapons and arrest 2 suspected drug traffickers in Motul
Motul, Yucatan — In a large counter-narcotics operation with heavily armed personnel, a private home was searched in the San Roque neighborhood. Two suspects...
Valdez, Heras lead the way for Yucatan’s 7-3 win over Q. Roo
Alex Valdez doubled and singled twice as the Leones defeated the Tigres 7-3.
Mayor in China and governor in NYC, both networking with investors
The mayor of Merida was in China and the governor of Yucatan was in New York City this week, both promoting tourism and investment...
Mayan Train route may be shortened, saving 5 billion pesos
A revision to the Mayan Train route could chop 5 billion pesos in costs.
The cuts would take away a direct link between Cancun and...
Section of Merida-Chetumal highway to be modernized
The rough edges of a four-hour drive to Chetumal are getting smoother.
With an investment of 100 million pesos, the federal government and the Yucatan...
Mexico’s 2nd-longest bridge opens to traffic in Campeche
Puente de la Unidad in Campeche, the second longest in Mexico and the fifth in Latin America, was inaugurated Monday.
Leones stumble in extra innings against Q. Roo
Cancun, Q. Roo — The Tigres de Quintana Roo came from behind to beat the Leones de Yucatán 5-4 after 10 innings Tuesday at...
Comparing mod, coastal and natural decor in Mexico income properties
Here are some tips to help you design the quintessential relaxing bedroom that will have renters drooling to stay at your place.
Already, 100 suicides in Yucatan this year
Merida, Yucatan — With Saturday's self-inflicted death of a 26-year-old woman in Tizimín after an argument with her husband, the number of 2019 suicides...
Canada becomes the ‘American dream’ for refugees from Mexico
Shifting politics in both Canada and the U.S. bring more migrants to the Great White North.
Yucatan loses lead, falls to Tigers in 4-2 defeat
In an emotion-filled game Monday, the Tigres de Quintana Roo beat the Leones de Yucatan 4-2.
Winds shift, moving sargassum away from Yucatan
Miles of sargassum, said to be four times the size of the city of Merida, have shifted track.
Rather than fouling beaches as far west...
Valdez, Flores lead Yucatan to 6-1 victory over Campeche
Jorge Flores doubled twice, and Cesar Valdez allowed just three hits over six innings as the Leones de Yucatan defeated the Piratas de Campeche 6-1 on Sunday.
Solar farm powers 30,000 homes in Yucatan
Progreso, Yucatan — A new solar farm in San Ignacio will deliver green energy to 30,000 homes in Progreso and Merida, its supporters said...
‘Enchantment’ begins docking in Progreso
Progreso, Yucatan — Royal Caribbean's "Enchantment of the Seas" arrived at the port city for the first time, getting a big welcome from the...
Campeche beats Leones 6-3; Yucatan will seek revenge tonight
Campeche's right-hander Francisco Campos won his 199th victory in the Mexican Baseball League, pitching in good form for six innings to guide the Piratas' 6-3 success over the Yucatan Leones.
Thousands march in Merida’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration
The XVII March for Sexual Diversity appeared larger and more colorful than ever on Saturday in Merida.
Sargassum tide 4 times the size of Merida headed to Yucatan’s Gulf Coast
A tide of sargassum is expected to foul 120 kilometers of beach from Dzilam Bravo to Sisal on Yucatan's Gulf Coast today.
Barley tortillas fight obesity, improves mood, scientists say
Mexico City — Scientists from the School of Medicine at the National Polytechnic Institute have developed a tortilla that can fight Mexico's obesity epidemic.
It...
Ban on plastic straws, bags and containers becomes law in Yucatan
The state legislature on Wednesday handed the governor the bill after voting unanimously to pass it.
Stay away from this carpenter!
One nuisance that comes with living in a warmer climate is a higher risk of termites and carpenter ants that could damage your home.
Journalists in Yucatan organize, plan training sessions for reporting the news
In the context of the Freedom of Expression Day, journalists from Yucatan talked about organizing for better training and the long-shot goal of better...
Maya activists deliver ‘prize’ for racism to corporate pig farms
For World Environment Day, representatives of the Mayan population of Homún and Kinchil came to one of Merida's most prominent monuments on Wednesday to...
A queer celebration to help the Oasis shelter
To support the Oasis San Juan de Dios, a civil association that serves people living with HIV, Luis Mont and Kimmy Bomba will perform...
