Mexico’s government demands compensation from Adidas after accusing the sports giant of copying traditional indigenous footwear without permission or proper credit to its creators. The controversy centers on the “Oaxaca Slip-On,” a collaboration between Adidas Originals and Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarria. The sandal features braided leather straps similar to traditional huaraches worn by Zapotec indigenous…

As the number of foreigners living in Mexico continues to rise, so does the need for secure, convenient banking options for daily expenses and international transfers. With temporary residency status now common among American expats, selecting the best Mexican bank involves balancing digital access, customer service, branch reach, and foreign exchange transparency. Recent events—including sanctions…

Canadian students in Yucatán study Maya language and culture through an innovative three-week exchange program connecting indigenous communities across North America. The Global Maya Language and Culture Seminar brings students from the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus to Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. It joins several other North American university programs taking place in the region…

Mérida’s four major private hospitals — Star Médica, Clínica de Mérida, Centro Médico de Las Américas, and Faro del Mayab — offer international-quality healthcare at 30-70% less than U.S. costs, making the city a leading medical tourism destination in Southeast Mexico. Mérida has positioned itself at the forefront of high-quality health services in southeastern Mexico….

Trade wars notwithstanding, Yucatán’s exports jumped 20.1% in 2024 to reach $1.819 billion, with the United States accounting for the lion’s share of overseas sales from Mexico’s southeastern state. The growth comes as Mexico overall strengthened its position as America’s top trading partner, with bilateral trade exceeding $839 billion last year. Yucatán’s performance reflects broader…

Mérida, Yucatán, has officially become the 10th most populous metropolitan area in Mexico, surpassing major cities like Toluca and Querétaro.  According to the new national census, the metropolitan zone now encompasses 14 municipalities and is home to 1.5 million residents — a milestone that underscores its importance not only as a major hub in México’s…

Mexico’s land development agency has launched proceedings to claim a beachfront property in Celestún, marking the latest action in an ongoing campaign to verify federal ownership of coastal lands across Yucatán. The Secretariat of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development (SEDATU) published a notice on August 1 that it will measure and demarcate a 2.01-hectare (5-acre)…

Mérida maintains its position as Mexico’s safest capital city with approximately 100 crimes per 100,000 residents, according to new data from the National Public Security System. The Yucatán capital’s crime rate remains dramatically lower than the national average of 632.1 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants. The latest statistics reinforce Mérida’s reputation as a security success story….

Billboards in Cancún have done nothing to beautify Mexico’s busiest resort. Illegal ones only make things worse. Officials announced this week that authorities in Cancún have removed 48 billboard advertisements from city streets during the current municipal administration. The latest takedown occurred July 24, when crews dismantled a large structure on Avenida Chac Mool and…

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued a security alert ahead of another anti-gentrification demonstration expected to begin at 2 p.m. today. The protest route stretches between the Juárez Hemicycle and the embassy building on Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. The embassy warned that a previous demonstration occurred in the Roma and Condesa neighborhoods on July…

Public access to a popular beach area in eastern Progreso beach has been fully restored after authorities removed four shipping containers that blocked Calle 40 at 71 on Monday, according to Diario de Yucatán. The incident has shed light on what appears to be a controversial land sale involving public street space during a previous…

Three years after Mérida bike lanes showed up, bicyclists aren’t exactly crowding the green-painted paths. We do see lots of joggers, though, especially along the tourist hotels on the Paseo Montejo. The bicyclists who access some part of the 71.7-kilometer (44.5-mile) ciclovía network enjoy a safer journey. But many people pedaling their way from place…

The era of the Wild West has come to an end when it comes to Yucatán real estate. Yucatán became the 25th Mexican state to require real estate licensing when new regulations took effect in May. The measure aims to protect buyers’ assets, professionalize the sector, and combat informal practices that have flourished across the…

The long-awaited escalator at Mérida’s iconic Lucas de Gálvez market began operating this week after months of bureaucratic delays involving Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History. The 25-meter (82-foot) moving walkway officially started transporting visitors between the market’s ground floor and second-level dining area on Calle 56-A, marking the end of a wait that…