Supreme Court Closes Last of 3 Yucatán Nativity Scene Cases
Mexico’s Supreme Court has closed the last pending case over whether town halls in Yucatán may put nativity scenes in public buildings, without ever ruling on the core question. The full court voted 8-1 this week to accept the withdrawal of a challenge against the town government of Mocochá, a small municipality northeast of Mérida.…
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1 Dead, at Least 5 Hurt in Mérida-Motul Colectivo Crash
A colectivo carrying 15 passengers struck a car at the Baca turnoff on the Mérida-Motul highway Saturday morning. The car’s 72-year-old driver died, and several riders were hospitalized.…
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Yucatán Tops 1.5 Million Overnight Visitors in 2026 as Tourism Keeps Climbing
Yucatán’s capital city of Mérida anchors a Mexican state growing in popularity. Photo: Getty Yucatán has surpassed 1.5 million overnight visitors so far in 2026, state tourism officials…
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How to Handle a Traffic Stop in Mexico Without Paying a Bribe
A simple Spanish phrase has been making the rounds on expat Facebook groups again: “Dame mi multa, por favor” — please give me my ticket. For drivers who…
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Mérida Airport Sees First Monthly Passenger Drop Since 2022
Passenger traffic at Mérida’s international airport fell 3.7% in June compared with the same month last year, marking the terminal’s first monthly decline since 2022, according to Grupo…
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Conflict Reignites at Chichén Itzá as Artisans Reject INAH Rules
Tensions reignite at Chichén Itzá as indigenous leadership lashes out at INAH for alleged broken promises. The long-simmering conflict between artisans and authorities at Chichén Itzá has once…
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Mérida Neighbors Block Road Over 4-Day Blackout
Residents in a neighborhood of Xmatkuil, on Mérida’s southern edge, blocked a major road Sunday to protest four straight days without electricity, snarling traffic in and out of…
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New Public Pools Open in Mérida as Summer Heat Intensifies
As the Méridas summer heat intensifies, the city has opened new pools for residents to cool off. The summer heat in Yucatán is a daily reality for residents…
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Xel Há Archaeological Zone Reopens to the Public in Quintana Roo
After a prolonged closure, the Maya city of Xel Há has opened its gates to visitors once again. The Xel Há archaeological zone, a significant Maya site located…
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Shelter for Seniors in Mérida Sees Rising Demand for Services
The need at homeless shelters in Mérida continues to grow as resources are spread thin. A shelter for the homeless in Mérida is experiencing a notable increase in…
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Mérida Launches First Gran Caminata on Camino del Mayab
The Gran Caminita or Great walk of the Maya will take place between July 23 and 26 and cover up to 110 kilometers, or 68 miles. Mérida’s city…
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Mayan Train Confirms Power Failure Left Passengers Stranded for Hours
Tren Maya, the government-run railway operator, has confirmed that a power generator failure caused the delay that stranded passengers for hours on the Mérida–Cancún Airport route, arriving more…
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Yucatán Calls on Poets and Essayists for 2026 Yucatec Maya Language Writers Summit
Peninsular Maya, also known as Yucatec, is widely spoken in rural Yucatán, but there is reason for concern as its use among younger generations continues to decline.
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How to Handle a Traffic Stop in Mexico Without Paying a Bribe
A simple Spanish phrase has been making the rounds on expat Facebook groups again: “Dame mi multa, por favor” — please give…
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Mérida Airport Sees First Monthly Passenger Drop Since 2022
Passenger traffic at Mérida’s international airport fell 3.7% in June compared with the same month last year, marking the terminal’s first monthly…
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Conflict Reignites at Chichén Itzá as Artisans Reject INAH Rules
Tensions reignite at Chichén Itzá as indigenous leadership lashes out at INAH for alleged broken promises. The long-simmering conflict between artisans and…
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