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Assata Akil’s Journey to Authentic Self-Expression in Art and Writing
We have four questions for artist-writer-storyteller Assata Akil about her career and philosophy. And about her fierce fictional character, IFE.
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Artist Juan Pueblo Has the Most Open Studio in Mérida
When Juan Pueblo shares his canvas with other artists, he thinks about how rappers work. “In rap, there is always collaboration between artists. If musicians can do it, why not painters?” says the effusive Mérida-born painter, whose full name is Juan Pablo Quintal García. “I’ve always wanted to be an artist, and I think, more than anything, it was having an excuse to dress the…
From Artist and Architect Danh Nguyen, A Fresh Aesthetic
Born in Vietnam and raised in California, Danh Nguyen studied graphic design at the San Francisco College of the Arts before pursuing a Master’s…
RIP Jorge Guerra, a Mérida artist who brought life and humor to reclaimed wood
The art community is mourning the death of Mérida sculptor Jorge Guerra, known for his reclaimed wooden branches sold on the Paseo Montejo as…
An architect and a chef’s eco-conscious ranch blends old-world traditions with modern sustainability
Andrea and Gregory Dykstra did not set out to run a full-scale ranching and artisanal food operation when they arrived in Yucatán. They had…
Jeremiah Tower’s never-ending search for something better
The legendary American chef champions technique over Instagram hype in Yucatán’s evolving food scene
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Henry Ponce: 30 years preserving Mérida’s modern soul
Henry Ponce has spent three decades crafting a vision that goes far beyond architecture and…
The legacy of Café Cafico: A father’s gift to his daughters
In a Mérida experiencing a cultural crossroads, a small Yucatecan family business opens Monday through…
Ric Best talks about how Mérida has influenced his latest works in more ways than one
By Trey Speegle For years, Ric Best never really needed a physical art studio, as…
Samantha Michell: Capturing memories and movement
Born in Chicago to a Colombian mother and a Mexican father, a transitory lifestyle marked…
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Henry Ponce: 30 years preserving Mérida’s modern soul
Henry Ponce has spent three decades crafting a vision that goes far beyond architecture and…
The legacy of Café Cafico: A father’s gift to his daughters
In a Mérida experiencing a cultural crossroads, a small Yucatecan family business opens Monday through…
Ric Best talks about how Mérida has influenced his latest works in more ways than one
By Trey Speegle For years, Ric Best never really needed a physical art studio, as…
Samantha Michell: Capturing memories and movement
Born in Chicago to a Colombian mother and a Mexican father, a transitory lifestyle marked…
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El Buen Pastor: Spirituality, community, and a shoulder to cry on at Dzununcán
Well beyond Mérida’s Periférico, Dzununcán is one of the poorest communities in Mérida, where residents, including single mothers and children, live in extreme poverty. A family’s next meal, even if limited to stale tortillas, can never be given for granted. Dzununcán is home to an unknown number of migrants who unofficially settled in the area…
Mexico’s Sheinbaum appoints athlete-turned-politician Rommel Pacheco for leadership role
One of Yucatán’s more personable public figures, Rommel Pacheco, has caught the eye of Mexico’s president-elect. Claudia Sheinbaum has picked the 38-year-old former Olympic diver and federal deputy as the next head of the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sports (Conade). On his popular social media accounts, Pacheco describes himself as an athlete, public…
Mérida Author Explores Small-Town Life and Alien Encounters
Mérida Innkeeper Dave O. Dodge is embarking on a New England book tour to celebrate his two biographical novels set in that region. Dodge, originally from New Hampshire, has lived in Mérida for the past decade. He and his husband run the Ochenta y Dos bed and breakfast. As they celebrate the start of their…
Ariz. Student Receives Journalism Award for Shedding Light on HIV in Yucatán
Jair Avalos López, a student at Arizona State University, received the National Health Journalism Award, highlighting the importance of improving the health system and strengthening HIV care in Yucatán and throughout the country. Yucatán has had one of Mexico’s highest HIV rates. Since 1983, 12,000 cases have been reported. The true number is generally believed to…
Consul General Dorothy Ngutter Bids a Warm Farewell to Yucatán
The time has come for Consul General Dorothy Ngutter to move on to her next assignment. It’s been a quick but productive three years since the well-loved diplomat arrived during the pandemic crisis. “This has been a unique assignment,” Ngutter told La Jornada Maya. “The opportunity to lead this team and represent my country here…
Carol Kolozs Fischer, the Visionary Behind a Luxury Landmark
Carol Kolozs Fischer, whose second act in life was to cement Mérida’s reputation for luxury, died on June 17 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 77. News of his passing started circulating more than a week after his death in Miami. Carol’s business dealings were broad, but he was best known for…
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Valladolid’s Tren Maya Station to Open in January 2024
Tickets in the direction to Campeche and Cancún are now on sale at the station in Valladolid,
Mérida’s Kukulcán Stadium to Get Major Upgrades by Mexico’s Military
The Kukulcán Alamo baseball stadium will get a major-league remodel fit for the Leones de Yucatán.
Bus Tickets To and From Mérida in Extreme Demand
Scores of travelers looking to travel to or from Mérida are discovering at bus stations that their desired seats have…
A Maritime Route Between Yucatán and Cuba is in the Works
Discussions to establish a maritime connection between Yucatán and Cuba are underway, according to Cuban consul for the Yucatán Peninsula,…
Tulum’s New Airport Has a Long Way to Go, But It Sure Is a Looker
Airlines already operating out of Tulum’s new airport include Viva Aerobus and Aeromexico
