Graffiti ‘artist’ forced to paint over his vandalism
For painting graffiti on five Centro Histórico facades, a suspect detained by Mérida police was sent back to the scene of the crime 36 hours after his arrest.
Yucatecan kids in U.S. use time off to explore roots
A Yucatecan family living in Texas illustrates a wider trend in which parents send their children to Mexico to connect them to their culture.
Uber lets state deadline pass; vows to stay in Mérida
Objecting to an amendment’s tough provisions, Uber has ignored a state-mandated deadline to register its business, but is vowing to stay in Mérida.
Giant chairs are latest attraction in Santa Lucia park
The tourism department installed giant conjoined chair in Santa Lucia Park on Thursday, and visitors have been taking the bait ever since.
For Christmas at Caimede orphanage, songs and games
To the tune of Christmas carols, children and adolescents of the Caimede orphanage celebrated Christmas by dancing and exchanging messages of peace.
After tragedy, city reins in fireworks permits
In light of the tragedy at Tultepec’s fireworks market, officials here are warning that vendors selling pyrotechnics will be monitored closely.
Mérida police crack down on holiday drunk driving
Mérida police are vowing zero tolerance for drunk driving this holiday season. And they have doubled their supply of breathalyzers to enforce the law.
Lights out for hundreds of accused electricity thieves
The CFE has suspended service to hundreds of businesses and private homes in recent weeks for alleged energy theft.
Model Nina Agdal, film crew, stir up the Centro
Danish model Nina Agdal, who happens to be the girlfriend of actor Leonardo Dicaprio, caused a stir Thursday morning after being spotted in the Centro.
Caregivers hope for looser marijuana laws in Mexico
A 20-year-old Yucatecan epilepsy patient, and her caregiver parents, hope that Mexico’s legislature will continue advancing a bill to legalize medical marijuana.
Ellen singles out Mérida vlogger Gwabir on talk show
Gwabir’s exuberant dancing in the aisles got Ellen’s attention during “What in the Box,” a “Let’s Make a Deal”-type segment.
Seaweed doesn’t dampen huge cruise-ship day at port
Two huge cruise ships docked here Tuesday, bringing 5,720 passengers and 2,000 crew, shortly after an unsightly tide of seaweed littered the beaches.
AA’s Miami-Mérida flight cleared for takeoff
American Airlines says it has received the paperwork it needed to begin service between Miami and Mérida, according to the Associated Press.
Piñatas endure as a Christmastime tradition
The holidays have come, and with them are the traditional piñatas, whose origins are both Chinese and Mayan.
Crafts sales soar, despite haggling foreign tourists
Things are looking up for crafts vendors in the Centro, says one seller who explains the difference between domestic and foreign tourists.
It’s hard to see, but Via Montejo is rising fast
Driving by the Via Montejo, it is hard to detect a flurry of activity, but developers insist that there’s more going on than what we can see from the street.
Red tape grounds U.S. flights to Mérida, Cancun
Newly initiated flights from Los Angeles and Miami have been canceled, disrupting travel plans for thousands of travelers, while airlines await approval from Mexican authorities.
In historic pink hotel, a much older archaeological find
While renovations creep along at the old Hotel Mérida, a Mayan relic it once displayed will be loaned to the Palacio Cantón for an exhibit.
Serious damage discovered at Dzibilchaltún site
Cracks, fissures and even some detached elements are signs of wear after countless years of exposure to both the elements and to tourists.
Pregnant cat rescued after 4 hours of drama
In the heart of Santiago, rescuers work four tension-filled hours to save a pregnant cat trapped between two cement walls.
Southwest links LA to Cancun with direct flights
Already making huge strides in Mexico market over the past two years, Southwest Airlines now has direct flights from Los Angeles to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos.
FUTV taxis adding free wi-fi for passengers
Still stinging from competition from ride-sharing platforms, FUTV taxis and vans in the city are testing out free wi-fi service for passengers.
Sunday liquor sales extended for holidays
A Christmas gift to the cocktail crowd: you have more time to stock the liquor cabinet during the holiday season.
Minor accident won’t delay monument’s revitalization
Restoration work will continue on schedule despite a minor collision Friday at the Monumento a la Patria.
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