Tag: Laws
AMPI denounces ‘pirate’ real estate agents preying on foreigners
Yucatan's real estate establishment denounced the operation of "pirate" real estate agents who have defrauded foreign home buyers.
Mexico hailed for taking measures to protect 2 endangered species
UNESCO has recognized Mexico for its efforts protecting totoaba and the vaquita, two endangered species found only in the Gulf of California.
Loophole allows bloody lasso tournaments to continue
Activists last week presented a proposal to end a loophole that allows brutal rodeo-type tournaments in rural Yucatán, despite laws protecting animals.
Living wills still new and relatively unknown in Yucatán
Living wills have been legal in Yucatán for nearly two years, but many people are unaware of them. Here are the basics, and where to get one.
Doctors must accept credit cards, court rules
The Supreme Court has instructed doctors, dentists, psychologists and nutritionists to accept credit and debit cards.
Warning to Mérida’s bump-out builders gets teeth
The city's warning against sidewalk-hogging homeowners will be easier to enforce.
Alternative lodging subject to health inspections starting Jan. 1
Reforms to state sanitation law compel the state health department to inspect hostels, timeshares, campgrounds, spare rooms and even shared rooms, starting Jan. 1.
Uber to operate freely as federal judge curbs state’s restrictions
An unexpected ruling from a federal judge questions the constitutionality of Yucatán's attempt to regulate Uber.
Delayed or canceled flights trigger 68 complaints in 1 month
Triple the complaints came from travelers whose flights at the Mérida airport were either delayed or canceled in the last 30 days.
Consumer protection agency on guard against tourist abuse
The tourist industry, from major airlines down to souvenir shops, are being monitored for irregularities.
Taxes nearly tripled for negligent property owners
So far this year, 63 property owners have been fined a combined 2.7 million pesos over vacant lots that were allowed to become dumping grounds.
Customer forced to pay merchant she disparaged on Facebook
For the first time in Yucatán, a customer who took a complaint to Facebook was found guilty of defamation.
Defiant Volaris still charging luggage fees, to appeal fine
Volaris said it will keep charging for the first checked suitcase on its flights from Mexico to the United States and Canada, despite the fine imposed on Tuesday by Profeco for doing just that.
Legislators consider raising Mexico’s drinking age to 21
As part of what they say is their commitment to children, he coordinator of Ecological Green Party said colleagues are studying raising the country's drinking age from 18 to 21.
Have restaurants spread out too far into public spaces?
Dining under the stars is one of life's great pleasures. So is a sidewalk stroll, or a walk in the park. Somehow, these pursuits have collided. Literally.
Young deputy protests Yucatán’s concrete jungle
Following a protest at a city park that sacrificed green grass for concrete, a young Green party member has gotten full support for a resolution urging municipalities to change their ways.
Work stoppage Saturday at big-box stores here
In a dispute over profit sharing Walmart and Bodega Aurrerá employees have declared a work stoppage on Saturday.
Long lines deter drivers from updating their license plates
With a deadline just 47 days away, seven out of 10 drivers have yet to most swap out their old license plates.
Staging dog fights becomes a felony in Mexico
Lawmakers have approved jail time and fines for organizing dog fights or even attending a fight as a spectator.
Alcohol sales extended for Easter Sunday
Alcohol sales in Mérida and Progreso will be allowed an extra three hours for the Easter Sunday holiday.
Fines await grinches who withheld Christmas bonuses
Companies that did not hand out Christmas bonuses last month face fines exceeding $400,000 pesos.
Property owners scramble to avoid cleanup fines
More than 500 owners of vacant land have cleaned up their properties to avoid municipal fines which can reach 600,000 pesos.
Tax on Uber drivers proposed
State government representatives met this morning to discuss taxing and regulating Uber drivers in Mérida.
City intervenes at crumbling Casino de Progreso
A neglected and crumbling former center of Progreso society is being boarded up by city officials, but the port city has yet to claim any abandoned properties deemed unsafe.
