Swarovski diamonds and real pearls hit the dogwalk this weekend in a spectacular doggy fashion show, closing off a highly successful pet expo at the Yucatán Siglo XXI convention center.
Adrian Solis, 8, with his smiling adopted rescue dog, Chikis.Photo: Mark Callem
Mérida fashion designer Marcelo Lopez, creator of the Marcelo Chic line, paraded 24 individual custom-made outfits down the mascota runway on Sunday. Marcelo didn’t forget the owners, who took care to wear matching outfits.
From French poodles to English sheepdogs, pit bulls to Pomeranians — all received the sparkling fashion treatment. A wowed audience rapturously appreciated the skill and variety of a master at work.
In Yucatán, Day of the Dead celebrations bring with them many unique ancient traditions back to life. Mérida’s city council has announced an event specifically designed to remember the animal companions who have passed away. As part of the annual Festival de las Ánimas, the city is organizing a massive altar to honor pets, blending…
Progreso-born filmmaker Víctor Rejón Cruz has become the first person from Yucatán to win an Ariel, Mexico’s top film award, as a director, according to the state’s culture ministry. Rejón and co-director Irving Serrano won best short documentary Saturday for “Las voces del despeñadero.” The black-and-white film is a portrait of the cliff divers of…
Same-sex marriages in Yucatán nearly tripled in 2025, climbing from 21 to 56 in a single year, according to new figures from Mexico’s national statistics agency. The 166% jump is the highest annual total in eight years of data compiled by Inegi, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography, which released its 2025 marriage report…
The Mexican Senate has approved a law that has sparked intense debate regarding digital freedom and political satire. Lawmakers voted Wednesday for what opposition senators are calling a major breach of the right to free speech. The ruling coalition led by Morena passed the bill 72 – 34. Publicly dubbed the Anti-Meme Law, this legislation…
Comando is a Chihuahua weighing 15 pounds and standing 8.2 inches tall. Despite his size, he has rapidly become the most recognized dog in the entire organization.
Skulls, black cats and pumpkins are creeping into shop windows across Mérida’s Centro Histórico. Fabric printed with Halloween and Day of the Dead designs hangs in some storefronts, and bakeries have started to advertise the season’s first pan de muerto. Fall has arrived in the Centro, at least on the shelves. Hanal Pixán, Yucatán’s version…
