Property taxes in Mérida to increase in 2022
Property taxes across Mérida are about to see a considerable increase.
Critics point out problems with the government’s COVID-19 food-relief program
Questions arise from alleged inconsistencies regarding Yucatán’s emergency COVID-19 food program. The program handed out nearly 2.5 million packages containing foodstuffs and other everyday necessities to families in need across the state. There are concerns that the companies who sold the food to the government have close ties to Yucatán Gov. Mauricio Vila Dosal. “We…
Carnaval was cancelled, but its committee got paid in full
Despite its cancellation, Méridas’s carnaval cost taxpayers over 4 million pesos. The expenses were necessary, said city hall official, Fausto Sánchez López. Most of the money was spent covering the wages of members of Yucatán’s carnival committee, while the rest was used to pay administrative expenses. Mérida Mayor Renán Barrera Concha had previously stated that…
Gran Museo Maya running at a deep deficit
Since opening in 2012, The Gran Museo del Mundo Maya in Merida has been a triumph in many ways, none of them having to do with finances.
The bright side of Mexico’s economy
While oil production is falling, gains in auto production and consumer spending are helping give Mexico the fastest growth among major economies in Latin America and an expansion that’s quicker than several large oil producers.
After Castro visit, tourism with Havana?
Among the possible outcomes of Castro’s visit to Mérida is a long-sought multi-destination tourist link between Havana and Yucatán.
Castro arrives tonight; expect closures
The Plaza Grande, presidential palace and many streets will be closed as Cuban President Raul Castro begins his visit to Merida today.
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