The Yucatan Times

16/12/2024

The art of collecting and studying postage stamps will be promoted during a week-long event organized by the Mérida Philatelic Club, the event will take place from December 14 to 21, reported Ricardo Alonso Rodríguez Morales, its president, who shared that they seek to spread a hobby that is an ar...

16/12/2024

The president of Colombia was received by Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente at the Felipe Ángeles International Airport one day before the meeting with Sheinbaum. The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, was received by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, at the Fel...

16/12/2024

During the December holidays, fireworks light up the skies of Merida with colors and sounds. However, while these celebrations fill many people with joy, the effects of fireworks on dogs and cats can be serious and dangerous. Here we tell you everything you need to know to take care of your pets dur...

16/12/2024

The photo of Luis Miguel and his wedding with Paloma Cuevas is causing a sensation on social media after a fan published an image created with Artificial Intelligence in which they show what the romantic ceremony would be like. These photographs have generated reactions among the singer's followers,...

16/12/2024

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada assured Juan Ramón de la Fuente that the relationship with Mexico has been beneficial for both countries The Secretary of Foreign Affairs (SRE), Juan Ramón de la Fuente, addressed the recent comments made by officials from the northern country against Mexi...

16/12/2024

British OnlyFans model accepted the 100-men-in-one-day challenge

Controversial OnlyFans model Lily Phillips talks about her challenge after sleeping with 101 men in one day. Only Fans model Lily Phillips recently went viral after a documentary of her titled “I slept with 100 men in one day” showed the process of the “challenge” and her emotional breakdown...

16/12/2024

Many people in Merida think that this so-called "tradition" is nothing but noise and air pollution, and should be banned permanently... What do you think?

In the heart of Yucatán, Mexico, the end of the year is marked by a tradition that mixes ancestral rituals, symbolism, and a good dose of pyrotechnics: the burning of the old man. This ritual, deeply rooted in Yucatecan communities, has remained alive as an act of purification and renewal. However,...

16/12/2024

The Yucatecan team of PoktaPok (Mayan Ball Game) obtained first place in the World Mayan Pelota Championship, held in El Salvador, after beating its counterpart from Belize in an exciting final match. The champions celebrated this achievement, which highlights the dedication and talent of the Yucate...

16/12/2024

The synergy between Campeche and Quintana Roo has been key to increasing the promotion of Campeche tourist attractions at the national level. Through joint presentations and promotional visits, the Campeche Hotel and Motel Association, led by Héctor Cámara Mijangos, has strengthened its network of...

16/12/2024

Although the Salvation Army home receives support during the Christmas season from the society, this is not enough, since the needs of the shelter are constant all year round. They require cleaning products, and foods such as eggs, cereals, and milk, among others. During this season, your children d...

16/12/2024

To optimize the pothole repair process with greater efficiency, the Patch Pro Heavy Duty, a new patching truck, entered service as part of the Mérida City Council's Zero Potholes program this week. The machinery is in charge of personnel from the Public Works Directorate, and weekly uses 300 liters...

16/12/2024

Six Lego-like concrete blocks mark the end of a rural road at the U.S.-Canada border. The police vehicle, revving through blowing snow, crunches to a stop. The barriers, installed last August in a joint venture with President Joe Biden's administration, stop vehicles bearing migrants from barreling....

16/12/2024

An American couple was fatally shot while on vacation in Mexico, local authorities said. The Michoacán Attorney General’s Office identified the victims by their first names, Gloria and Rafael. The office said the wife, 50, was found dead following reports Thursday that the occupants of a black Fo...

16/12/2024

Yucatan grows in premium tourism attention with Destino Mío Mayan Jungle Retreat, which after an investment of 100 million pesos put into service new facilities and infrastructure to provide guests with an experience of peace, relaxation, and harmony with nature, in 250 hectares of jungle where com...

16/12/2024

In the new era of Tourism, Quintana Roo strengthens its connection with the world through Tulum. In 2023, Quintana Roo received more than 196 thousand German tourists, becoming one of the 10 strategic markets for the state. Tulum.- With 199 passengers, the first flight with which Discover Airlines b...

16/12/2024

Doctors say the leftist leader has been cleared to work while recovering at home after being rushed to hospital last week. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been released from hospital following an emergency surgery to treat bleeding in his brain. The 79-year-old Brazilian leader del...

16/12/2024

The Tijuana native guitar player was a rock pioneer in Mexico and is known for being Carlos Santana's mentor. He passed away in the afternoon of Saturday, December 14, at 80 years old. The news was confirmed by his wife, Claudia Madrid, through an emotional message on social media. The artist's part...

16/12/2024

NAFTA took effect in 1994 and created a North American free-trade zone by eliminating tariffs on most goods traded between the three countries. Previously, Mexico had some steep tariffs on US-made goods. The USMCA continued the free-trade environment. Trade has grown in the region as a result of the...