Va y Ven Bus Service Cuts Hit Thousands of Passengers in YucatánBus operators begin reducing service over unpaid bills, affecting commuters across Mérida and beyond

Va y Ven Bus Service Cuts Hit Thousands of Passengers in Yucatán
Bus operators begin reducing service over unpaid bills, affecting commuters across Mérida and beyond

ByYucatán Magazine

Passengers across Yucatán face longer waits and crowded buses as operators of the Va y Ven system began cutting service Thursday, citing unpaid bills from the state transportation agency. The reduction started with 30% fewer buses on Thursday afternoon routes, escalating to 40% cuts through the weekend and reaching 50% by today. The cuts affect…

Artisan Village of Dzityá Prepares for 24th Annual Tunich Fair
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Artisan Village of Dzityá Prepares for 24th Annual Tunich Fair

ByYucatán Magazine

The artisan village of Dzityá will transform into a cultural hub from July 25 to Aug. 3 as it hosts the 24th edition of the Feria Artesanal Tunich. The fair runs for 10 days in the quiet community just 30 minutes north of Mérida, Yucatán. More than 150 artisans from Yucatán and beyond will showcase…

Intercam Banco is one of 3 Mexican banks facing sanctions

US Treasury Extends Deadline for Mexican Bank Sanctions to September

ByYucatán Magazine

The US Treasury Department extended until Sept. 4 a deadline for sanctions targeting three Mexican banks accused of laundering money for drug cartels trafficking fentanyl. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced Wednesday that covered financial institutions will have an additional 45 days to implement orders prohibiting certain fund transfers involving CIBanco, Intercam Banco and Vector…

Mexico Residency Requirements Drop Slightly for 2025

Mexico Residency Requirements Drop Slightly for 2025

ByYucatán Magazine

Mexico’s daily minimum wage rose 12% to 278.80 pesos ($13.75) as of January 1, but foreign nationals seeking residency face marginally lower financial thresholds than in 2024 due to the peso’s weakening against the dollar. The amounts required as expressed in US dollars appear to be slightly lower than they were in 2024, according to…

Gentrification protest

Protestors Smash Windows, Blaming ‘Gringos’ for Gentrification in Mexico

ByYucatán Magazine

Mass tourism protests turned violent in Mexico City Friday. The demonstrations reflect growing tensions over foreign investment and gentrification in Mexico. These forces are reshaping destinations across Mexico, including the Yucatán Peninsula. Hundreds of people marched through Mexico City’s Condesa and Roma neighborhoods. Both areas are popular with tourists. A smaller group later began smashing…

Va y Ven buses

Why Va y Ven Buses and License Plates Are Turning Maroon
Whether you're driving or taking the bus, you're taking the ruling party's branding with you.

ByYucatán Magazine

Public buses in Yucatán are changing from blue to maroon as the current government replaces visual symbols of the previous administration. This practice also extends to license plates, and who knows what else. Va y Ven buses launched in November 2021 under the National Action Party (PAN) government. The buses were painted in the party’s…

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Lobster Season in Yucatán Begins: Thousands of Fishermen to Harvest One of Mexico’s Most Valuable Seafood Exports

ByYucatán Magazine

The 2025 lobster season in Yucatán has begun, marking the start of an eight-month harvest period that will employ approximately 2,000 local fishermen and generate hundreds of millions of pesos for the state’s economy. Carlos Berlín Montero, head of the State Representation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader), announced Wednesday that the…

Intercam

Citi, Mellon Cut Ties with Intercam after US Accusations

ByYucatán Magazine

Banking giants Citigroup and Bank of New York Mellon have begun severing ties with prominent Mexican financial institution Intercam Banco following allegations of money laundering for drug cartels. Intercam maintains its innocence, and Mexican authorities have yet to find conclusive evidence of wrongdoing. But the institution faces an uphill battle to restore its international standing…

Yucatán Marks Global Asteroid Day at Ground Zero of Ancient Impact

Yucatán Marks Global Asteroid Day at Ground Zero of Ancient Impact

ByYucatán Magazine

Yucatán is at the center of a worldwide scientific Asteroid Day 2025 celebration on Sunday, June 29. “Asteroid Day 2025: Yucatán, where the Earth changed forever” runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Biblioteca Vagabunda del Museo de la Luz. General admission is 25 pesos. A Global Movement with Local Significance Asteroid Day,…

Country Towers

Country Towers Advances with 3rd Luxury Tower in Mérida’s Altabrisa District

ByYucatán Magazine

Ten years after opening its second of three high-rises at the Country Towers complex, developer Inmobilia announced that shovels will hit the ground again. Called Aria Country Towers, the 27-story residential building that will serve as the final and most upscale tower in the complex, with 87 units selling for as much as 33 million…

First female president of Mexico

Mexico Threatens Legal Action Against SpaceX Over Rocket Debris

ByYucatán Magazine

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Wednesday that her government is preparing to sue Elon Musk’s SpaceX over falling debris and environmental contamination from rocket launches at the company’s Texas facility near the Mexican border. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government will pursue legal action against SpaceX for debris that ended up in the northern…

LGBTQ art

LGBTQ+ Artists from the Yucatán Peninsula Gather for New Group Exhibition

ByYucatán Magazine

Pride month celebrations continue with a group show at a restored art space that’s been shuttered for three years. Fourteen LGBTQ+ artists from the Yucatan Peninsula will present visual works in various media through the group exhibition “Fuera del Marco: Creadores LGBTIQ+ de la Península” (Outside the Frame: LGBTIQ+ Creators from the Peninsula). The participating…

Fresko Merida
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Potential Archaeological Find Halts New Fresko Supermarket Next to Costco

ByYucatán Magazine

For 10 years, Costco has had its parking-lot cenote. And its would-be rival next door may have something even bigger. Maybe too big. Construction of a new Fresko supermarket in northern Mérida has become the center of speculation after TikTok users documented what appears to be ancient stone foundations at the building site. The discovery…

A New Time Zone for Yucatán?
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A New Time Zone for Yucatán?

ByYucatán Magazine

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has thrown its support behind a proposal to pair Quintana Roo’s time zone with Yucatán’s. The initiative, currently under review by the State Congress after submission to the Energy Ministry, would move the clock forward one hour to Eastern Standard Time. It would also bring Cancún International Airport into a…

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New Rules in Place for Mérida Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

ByYucatán Magazine

A plan to restrict horse-drawn carriage rides on the Paseo de Montejo was announced by the Mérida City Council and the Autonomous University of Yucatán (UADY). The primary change restricts carriage operations in the Centro Histórico before 4 p.m., targeting spring and summer’s hottest hours. The measure addresses heat exposure concerns while keeping a favorite…

Heineken Announces Billion-Dollar Investment for New Yucatán Beer Plant
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Heineken Announces Billion-Dollar Investment for New Yucatán Beer Plant

ByYucatán Magazine

Heineken will invest US$2.75 billion to build a beer production facility in Kanasín, outside Mérida, Yucatán. The project represents one of the company’s largest investments in Mexico in recent years. The announcement was made Wednesday during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s morning press conference. The Yucatán beer plant project will create more than 300 direct jobs, 2,500…

Covid in Yucatán

COVID in Yucatán Sees Sharp Rise with 10 New Cases in First Week of June 2025

ByYucatán Magazine

Federal health authorities have confirmed a concerning resurgence of COVID in Yucatán, with 10 new cases reported during the first week of June alone. This uptick represents a significant portion of the state’s 2025 infection count, as these 10 cases constitute 17% of the 57 total COVID-19 cases documented across the state in the first…

Museo de la Cultura Maya

Chetumal’s Impressive Museo de la Cultura Maya Brings to Life the Best of a Long-Lost Civilization

ByCarlos Rosado van der Gracht

Chetumal’s Museo de la Cultura Maya is a fantastic stepping stone to learning about one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations.  But there are caviats. One thing to keep in mind about this particular museum is that, unlike others in the region, it only houses a handful of original artifacts. Though for some, this is…

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Buying a Cellphone in Mexico? You Need a National ID. Here’s How to Get A CURP

ByYucatán Magazine

You will soon need to first get a CURP when purchasing SIM cards, as part of upcoming reforms to the country’s security and telecommunications laws.  The announcement comes as President Claudia Sheinbaum recently fell victim to a cybersecurity breach, highlighting Mexico’s growing digital security challenges. The CURP (Clave Única de Registro de Población) serves as…

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