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At 18, Lea Garza Lands a Latin Grammy Scholarship
We first wrote about Lea Garza when she was a 12-year-old belting out Demi Lovato covers well beyond her years. Just look at her now at 18.
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Elena Poniatowska Celebrates her 94th Birthday with Fire Intact
Mexico’s most celebrated journalist and author marks her birthday with no particular ceremony planned — just a meal with her three children.
From Mérida to Manhattan: A Yucatecan Actor Finds His Stage in New York
A kid from Mérida who grew up watching American movies decided, at 17, that New York was the place to find out what he…
Mexico’s Top Arts Medal Goes to Sculptor Gerda Gruber
A sculptor who left Vienna half a century ago and eventually found her artistic home in the Yucatán village of Cholul has received Mexico’s…
Mérida Painter and Writer Enrique Trava Díaz Dies at 69
Enrique de Jesús Trava Díaz, a painter and writer known for his contributions to the Yucatán art scene, died suddenly on Jan. 23 in…
Joanna’s 50-Year Journey of Love and Life in Yucatán
Fifty years ago, what began as a work assignment became a life-defining decision. In January 1976, Joanna van der Gracht, a young Canadian woman,…
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Christian Rasmussen: A Visual Explorer’s Legacy in the Yucatán
Christian Rasmussen has spent over five decades blending a sharp artistic vision with careful anthropological…
Joann Andrews, Environmental Pioneer in Yucatán, Dies at 96
Joann Andrews, founder of Pronatura Península de Yucatán and a leading force in conservation across…
Remembering Doña Homa: A Life of Bold Decisions and Sweet Success
The distinctive Persian-Mexican fusion that made Hotel Casa San Ángel a Mérida landmark has lost…
Gabriel Ramírez Aznar, Pillar of Yucatán Art, Dies at 87
Renowned painter and writer Gabriel Ramírez Aznar died today, leaving behind a lasting legacy as…
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Christian Rasmussen: A Visual Explorer’s Legacy in the Yucatán
Christian Rasmussen has spent over five decades blending a sharp artistic vision with careful anthropological…
Joann Andrews, Environmental Pioneer in Yucatán, Dies at 96
Joann Andrews, founder of Pronatura Península de Yucatán and a leading force in conservation across…
Remembering Doña Homa: A Life of Bold Decisions and Sweet Success
The distinctive Persian-Mexican fusion that made Hotel Casa San Ángel a Mérida landmark has lost…
Gabriel Ramírez Aznar, Pillar of Yucatán Art, Dies at 87
Renowned painter and writer Gabriel Ramírez Aznar died today, leaving behind a lasting legacy as…
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Expat Interview: Annie and Murdoch Thread the NeedleAfter leaving London and raising a family in New York, two lifelong travelers find their happy place under the Yucatecan sun
With Murdoch Morrison and Annie Walwyn-Jones, stories unfold as naturally as a conversation over tea. Their life together spans decades, cities, and countries, woven with unexpected turns that have ultimately led them to a new chapter in Mérida. “I came to New York in 1975,” Murdoch begins, a faint smile crossing his face as he…
Mexico’s President and the Vibrant Jewish Community She RepresentsClaudia Sheinbaum’s historic presidency spotlights a thriving but insular Jewish population of 40,000 that has found remarkable success in Mexico
When she assumed office in October 2024, Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, made history on multiple fronts. Not only is she the first woman to lead Mexico, but she’s also the country’s first president with Jewish heritage. Yet her relationship with that heritage reveals the complex identity questions facing Mexico’s small but influential Jewish community. Sheinbaum,…
Why 2025 Has Been Rommel Pacheco’s Most Transformative Year
Former Olympic diver and current Sports Commission director of Mexico’s National Sports Commission, Rommel Pacheco, celebrated a deeply personal milestone this past weekend. He and his wife, Lylo Fa, baptized their adopted son, Rommel Alberto, at the historic Ermita de Santa Isabel in Mérida. The morning ceremony, held at the colonial-era chapel south of Mérida’s…
The Cave Guardian: What Drives Roberto Rojo UndergroundSpeleologist documents the world beneath Yucatán—and fights to protect it from destruction
Roberto Rojo was 30 meters underground when the drilling started. Stalactites that had formed over millennia began tumbling around him as a massive industrial drill punched through the limestone ceiling above. The biologist ducked for cover, phone in hand, recording what would become some of the most dramatic footage of environmental destruction in Mexico’s recent…
Yobaín Vázquez Bailón: La Travestiada, Rebellion, Mythmaking, and Forgotten Voices
Yobaín Vázquez Bailón work blends meticulous historical research, political purpose, and narrative ambition. The Yucatecan writer’s journey into literature and anthropology began as a rebellion against his family’s expectations. His parents envisioned him continuing their family’s teaching legacy, but Yobaín charted his own course. “I recognize how important teaching is, but it does not really…
The Remarkable Rise of Mauricio Vila DosalYucatecan senator’s academic leave reflects a decades-long preparation for Mexico’s highest office
Senator Mauricio Vila Dosal’s decision to pause his Senate career and pursue a Master’s in Public Administration at Harvard University hints at his bold political ambitions. It’s also the latest chapter in one of Mexico’s most compelling political success stories—a journey from restaurant franchise manager to potential presidential candidate in less than two decades. The…
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Cool Cats: Young Artists from Otoch Will Shine at Hennessy’s Exhibition
Young painters from Casa Otoch will showcase their artwork at an annual exhibition on Nov. 18 at Hennessy’s Irish Pub…For 31 Years, the Kermés Tradition Continues at Yucatán Seminary
The Mérida Seminary is upholding a tradition has become deeply woven into Mexican Catholic culture, particularly from late summer through…Woman-to-Woman Business Loans Help 206 Mérida Entrepreneurs
A municipal microfinance initiative in Mérida is giving women entrepreneurs the financial boost they need to start or grow their…- Hope for Melany: A Community’s Call to ActionA young girl is battling a rare genetic condition: Here’s how to helpIn the small pueblos surrounding Mérida, stories of resilience often emerge from the most challenging circumstances. Today, one such story…
Tulum’s Residents Fight Back Against Jaguar Park’s New Rules
Residents, local business owners, and tourism service providers have begun to protest at the entrance to the Parque del Jaguar…
