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A warning about wood furniture in Mexico
Many expats buying wood furniture for their new homes in Mexico are not necessarily familiar with the different environment and vendors here.
Beer truck overturns to avoid hitting accident victim
Merida, Yucatan — A delivery truck filled with cases of beer overturned Monday after avoiding hitting the victim of another accident.
The driver swerved...
Avoiding haters on shows like ‘House Hunters International’
We saw it happen again. A young couple from the States goes on one of those cable television shows, pretending to search for a...
Leones beat Tijuana 4-2, winning series in a historic night of baseball
Tight pitching from Jose Samayoa led to the Leones' 4-2 victory, and a series win, over the Toros de Tijuana.
Politics blamed as fewer U.S. tourists visit Yucatan Peninsula
Tourism in Yucatan and Quintana Roo grew 3 percent last year, when counting travelers from everywhere but the United States.
Environment minister replaced after she delays flight
The former governor of Chiapas is stepping in as the new environment minister after his predecessor caused an uproar at an airport.
Josefa Gonzalez Blanco...
Hernandez’s double leads Yucatan to 4-3 win over Tijuana
Hector Hernandez hit a run-scoring double in the fifth inning, leading the Leones de Yucatan to a 4-3 win over the Toros de Tijuana on Saturday.
The good-sleep checklist you need before furnishing your bedroom
When furnishing a new home in Mexico for clients, I have a checklist that helps create a relaxing bedroom. Here are some of the...
Green turtles’ tumors cause alarm in Mexico’s Caribbean coast
While the tumors sometimes go away on their own, there is no treatment or surgery to address FP.
Obituary reveals Merida-based blogger died from asthma attack
The mystery was lifted over a popular Merida blogger's death when her hometown obituary was published.
Rachel Ann Jones, just a month short of...
Restaurants challenged for encroaching on Santa Lucia park space
As in Progreso, tables and chairs in the Centro should not claim permanent positions in public spaces, a business leader says.
Merida English Library shuts down so renovations can conclude
Return those borrowed books as soon as possible, because the Merida English Library is closing Saturday, June 1.
They won't open again until the...
Vendors’ property cleared from Progreso beaches, malecon
Vendors in Progreso can no longer leave furniture for rent on the beach or walkway overnight.
Storm forecasters closely monitor Yucatan’s Gulf coast
Just in time for the first day of hurricane season, the southern Gulf of Mexico may serve as the breeding ground for another tropical...
Noise regulations stalled again after deadline slips by
Merida, Yucatan — The city has missed its self-imposed deadline, again, to pass noise restrictions to protect Centro Historico residents.
Authorities had promised to move...
Why Yucatan can bet on rural tourism
Mexico's fascinating state features tourist-friendly cenotes, haciendas, traditional medicine or honey producers.
Periferico speed limits are too high, says safety analyst
Merida, Yucatan — Speed limits recently posted on the ring road that surrounds most of the city are unsafe, a road-safety analyst said.
The logic...
Endangered Hawksbill turtle returns to Akumal after 15-year absence
The news was cheered by staff who run a sea-turtle protection program in this part of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Expats accuse rogue banker of stealing millions in life savings
Bloomberg Newsweek reports that U.S. retirees living in San Miguel were robbed by their own banker.
In late December, Kathy Machir called Marcela Zavala...
Yucatan government must communicate in Mayan language under new proposal
Merida, Yucatan — Citizens have a right to be addressed in their native tongue.
That's the idea behind a measure presented to Yucatan lawmakers requiring...
The most beautiful Mayan words in the Spanish language
Mayaisms add poetry to everyday conversation
Small businesses hurt by big cuts at tourism board
Small tour operators, like this sport-fishing company in Cancun, are feeling the brunt of the cutbacks at the Mexico Tourism Board. Photo: Facebook
Cenotes, cultural...
Ball players locked out as Museum of Light construction begins
100-million-peso attraction will rise at northern tip of La Plancha.
Aeromexico campaign scales the U.S. border walls
Uplifting message: There are no borders in the sky.
