ByCarlos Rosado van der Gracht
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Senior Editor Carlos Rosado van der Gracht is a journalist, photographer, and expedition leader. Born in Mérida, Carlos holds degrees from universities in Mexico, Canada, and Norway.
A promising new project, the Olinia, was announced in 2024. This mini electric vehicle will be entirely assembled in Mexico. The Olinia is being developed by Mexican researchers and students from various public universities across the country. Olinia’s goal is to provide an affordable transportation option while positioning Mexico as a leader in developing its…
The iconic Cinema Rex in Mérida’s Santiago neighborhood is preparing to reopen almost two years after closing its doors, marking another chapter in a story filled with false starts and unfulfilled promises. Cinespot, a Mexican cinema chain with locations in Mexico City, will take over the historic building on Calle 57 across from Parque de…
Mixologist Arni Murillo is pushing the boundaries of cocktail culture in Yucatán, with his Xtabentún-infused Sazerac.
The painted wooden bus rattles to life in Parque de Santa Lucía, its engine rumbling as passengers settle onto worn bench seats. Through open windows, warm air carries the scent of laurel trees and the distant sound of church bells. This is La Guagua (pronounced WAH-wah), and it moves through Mérida like a time capsule…
All mobile phones in Mexico must be registered to an identifiable individual or company starting in January. This regulation states that telecommunications companies may block both new and existing lines that do not meet this requirement. The measure is part of a new regulatory framework approved by the telecommunications authority (IFT) and requires operators to…
Mérida is the first city in Mexico to join the Global Initiative for the Humane Management of Dog and Cat Populations. The initiative is led by the International Companion Animal Management Coalition (ICAM), an organization based in England that includes prominent animal welfare groups such as Humane Society International and the Royal Society for the…