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1 Dead, at Least 5 Hurt in Mérida-Motul Colectivo Crash

YDN Staff
October 17, 2026

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. Photo: Social media A 72-year-old man was killed and at least five passengers were seriously hurt Saturday morning when a colectivo van hit his car on the…

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Mérida Airport Sees First Monthly Passenger Drop Since 2022

YDN Staff
July 15, 2026

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

Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
July 14, 2026

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

YDN Staff
July 13, 2026

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

Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
July 10, 2026

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

Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
July 9, 2026

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

Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
July 7, 2026

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

Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
July 6, 2026

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

YDN Staff
July 4, 2026

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

Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
July 3, 2026

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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Volaris Launches New Mérida-Tijuana Direct Route with 4 Weekly Flights

Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
July 2, 2026

The new direct flights from Mérida to Tijuana take just over 4 hours and connect Mexico’s two major peninsulas. For travelers, families, and businesses in Yucatán and Baja…

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Oaxaca and La Guelaguetza Return to Merida on July 5 at Kukulcan Stadium

Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
July 1, 2026

Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most vibrant states, and the guelaguetza is its most celebrated festival; that is really saying something.  The cultural event known as La Guelaguetza…

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Tren Maya Accident in Yucatán Injures Hearing-Impaired Pedestrian on the Tracks

Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
June 30, 2026

The recent Tren Maya pedestrian accident has renewed safety concerns across the network. On Monday, a man with a hearing disability was injured after being struck by a…

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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,…

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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…

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Xel Há

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…

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