A woman in Mérida is fighting for justice after she says she was violently attacked by a police officer. The victim, who is pregnant and also works for the police department, says that she fears for the life of her unborn baby. Accompanied by a group of friends, the woman whose name is Tania Libertad,…
The Mayor of Cansahcab is under fire for allegedly misappropriating COVID-19 vaccines. Residents claim that the Mayor, Francisco Javier Chalé Ku, has already been vaccinated despite the fact that he does not meet the age requirements. Sources also claim that the Mayor has abused his office to procure COVID-19 vaccines for friends, family, and employees….
Edzná is a large archaeological site located 52 kilometers southeast of the city of Campeche. In the Yucatec-Maya language, Edzná means the home of the Itzá. Although not nearly as famous as Chichén Itzá, Edzná is extremely impressive and feels nothing short of a great imperial capital. From the late classic period, Edzná seems to have…
Teachers in Yucatán are to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in May, announced President Andrés Manuel López Obrador during a morning press conference. The program seeks to vaccinate all teachers in the state, regardless of whether they work in public or private schools. The vaccination program will run from May 19 to 28. In total, Yucatán…
The cost of basic goods continues to rise across Yucatán. Mexico’s social development council warns that price hikes in Yucatán are likely to surpass 37.5% by the end of the year. By law, basic goods included in Mexico’s “canasta básica” program must remain affordable to all Mexicans earning the minimum wage. They are considered essential….
Workers at Mexico’s National Institute for Anthropology and History (INAH) are planning a weekend-long protest which intends to close down several archaeological sites across the country. Cutbacks to their benefits combined with constant delays in pay have made the protests inevitable, the workers said. “On Friday, April 16 we will begin closing down access to…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mérida will be holding its annual FILEY book fair online from April 23 to May 2. The event will bring authors, educators, and readers together with workshops, lectures, and activities designed for children. “It is our hope that all of those who have enjoyed the FILEY in the past will…
Cervesa Corona has announced the opening of its first flagship store or Corona Shop. The store will be located in Mexico’s second most busy airport, Cancún international. According to a press statement, more Corona Shops will soon follow in Cancún, the Riviera Maya, and other popular beach destinations around Mexico. The store, which still does…
Animal rights activists are calling for Mérida’s horse-drawn carriages to be phased out. The activists are planning a rally in front of the Cathedral on Saturday, demanding an end to the practice. “There is no excuse to use horses in this way. These animals suffer so much, especially when it is as hot as now,”…
Mexico’s Senate has approved a new law that requires new cell phone users to register with a national database. The law intends to make it more difficult for criminals to acquire “burner phones” commonly used in telephone scams and other illicit activities. Other than personal identifiers such as names and addresses, the database will also…
Power outages in northern Mérida caused anger among tens of thousands of residents. The unexpected interruption of electricity affected users in areas such as Francisco I. Madero, Juan Pablo II and Ciudad Caucel. The outages began at 9 p.m. and continued into the wee hours of the morning. Angry customers complained that although the outages…
The parents of a 16-year-old boy who drowned last Saturday in a Quintana Roo cenote say that the accident should have been prevented by cenote administrators. The youth had visited the Cenote Azul in Sacalaca with a couple of friends but did not resurface after jumping into the water. The witnesses, also minors, reported that…
Beach homes in Campeche’s Playa Palmeras are being robbed, vandalized, and turned into drug dens. The once luxury homes were part of a multi-million dollar housing development built by American investors. The abandoned residential and tourism complex sits on the coast along the Champotón – Sabancuy highway. Dozens of homes were finished over 15 years…
Volunteer recruitment has begun for trials of Mexico’s first COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The Patria vaccine was developed by the Mexican drug manufacturer Avimex in conjunction with several state-run laboratories and Mexico’s national university. “Volunteers will be inoculated with the vaccine in the next few days, we expect to see the first batch of preliminary results…
School teachers will begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines as early as April 20, Yucatán Gov. Mauricio Vila Dosal announced. On Thursday, the governor is scheduled to meet with state education secretary Delfina Gomez to work out vaccination protocols. Last month, Vila Dosal told President Andrés Manuel López Obrador that once people 60 and over have been…
A steep increase in suicides worries mental health professionals in Yucatán. There has been widespread concern that the COVID-19 pandemic is leading to a worsening mental health crisis. In 2020 suicides in Yucatán reached a historic high, with a case every 45 hours on average. During the current year, the problem only seems to be…
Reported cases of dengue in the Yucatán have gone down to zero. Transmitted through mosquito bites, dengue is a tropical disease that causes symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash. The last recorded case of the disease in Yucatán was registered in the final days of 2020. Infections also…
Quintana Roo’s state security force has taken control of municipal Police in Tulum, after a series of high profile incidents. Tulum’s police have made headlines several times over the past few months for abuses ranging from corruption to the use of excesive force and homophobia. The most recent scandal came as Salvadorian refugee, Victoria Salazar,…
NASA has named a mountain on Mars after Mexican astro biologist Rafael Navarro. The tribute comes after the scientist died in January due to respiratory complications from COVID-19. He would have been 62 this month. “As a team, we decided this would be a fitting tribute to our friend and colleague Rafael Navaro,” said NASA…
Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History recovered eight pre-hispanic artifacts which were being sold online. The artifacts were confiscated by Yucatán state police and are being cataloged by INAH specialists. The seized collection is made up of seven ceramic vessels and a jade necklace all dating to the late classical period in the seventh…
Decreasing bee populations have lead to a major reduction in honey production all over the peninsula. “Less than a decade ago, Yucatán produced between 10,000 and 13,000 tons of honey a year but is currently only able to produce less than half of that,” says apiculturist Nelly Ortiz. Scientists believe that the main reasons for…
During the second half of April, a prolonged meteor shower will be visible in Yucatán’s night sky. It will be visible in Yucatán from April 16 to 30, but will reach its greatest intensity on Thursday, April 22. That’s when skygazers can expect to see a meteorite every four minutes on average, or about 15 an…
Vaccinations for Yucatán residents between 50 and 59 could begin next month. State authorities say that the first phase of its COVID-19 vaccination campaign for people 60 and over is going very well, and should wrap up before the end of the month. Widespread accounts online have been overall favorable, with even foreign residents expressing relief…
Meteorologists are predicting another hyperactive hurricane season, which would affect Yucatán. According to computer models, the greater Atlantic region may see as many as 17 tropical cyclones. “It is likely that as many as 8 of the 17 tropical cyclones we are expecting will turn into full-fledged hurricanes,” says Dr. Philip Klotzbach of Colorado University. …
That’s all for now
That’s all for now