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Trash Dumping Makes Mérida Flooding Harder to Control

June 5, 2026
Mérida says oils, soapy water, and trash can clog storm wells and grates, worsening flooding and bringing fines.
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A free Mérida concert that surrounds you with sound

A free Mérida concert that surrounds you with sound

June 4, 2026

US Issues Weather Alert as Yucatán Faces Heavy Rain

June 1, 2026
Chichén Itzá reopening sends all visitors to CATVI

Chichén Itzá reopening sends all visitors to CATVI

June 1, 2026
Mérida opens new sports canopy in southern neighborhood

Mérida opens new sports canopy in southern neighborhood

May 30, 2026
Yoko Ono Listed for First Yucatán Biennial in Mérida

Yoko Ono Listed for First Yucatán Biennial in Mérida

May 29, 2026
The Chichén Itzá Gate Fight Behind Your Next Visit

The Chichén Itzá Gate Fight Behind Your Next Visit

May 28, 2026
Mérida Neighborhood Finally Gets Roads Fixed After 40 Years

Mérida Neighborhood Finally Gets Roads Fixed After 40 Years

May 27, 2026

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Heavy rains and extreme heat in Mexico create a dual alert
May 27, 2026

Mérida’s May rains are turning streets into warnings

Heavy May rains brought relief from heat in Mérida and Yucatán, but Conagua data and...
Illegal Clearing in Mérida Reserve Ends With Seizure
May 27, 2026

Illegal Clearing in Mérida Reserve Ends With Seizure

Profepa closed a site inside Mérida’s Cuxtal Reserve after inspectors detected illegal clearing that damaged...
O’Horán emergency unit now open at new Mérida campus
May 26, 2026

O’Horán emergency unit now open at new Mérida campus

Emergency care for adults and children is now operating at Mérida’s new O’Horán Hospital as...
Mérida ranks high for services despite local gaps in survey
May 26, 2026

Mérida ranks high for services despite local gaps in survey

Mérida scored well in INEGI’s service survey, led by parks and police, while water service...
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May 22, 2026

Chinese Food Gains a Bigger Place in Mérida Dining

Chinese food, sushi and other non-Yucatecan meals are expanding in Mérida as migration, delivery apps...
Mérida Water Leaks Push Costly Network Upgrade Plan
May 21, 2026

Mérida Water Leaks Push Costly Network Upgrade Plan

Japay says Mérida’s aging water and sewer system needs major upgrades, with a financing proposal...
Three Yucatán Restaurants Win Michelin Stars in 2026
May 21, 2026

Three Yucatán Restaurants Win Michelin Stars in 2026

Three Yucatán restaurants earned Michelin stars in the 2026 Mexico guide, while Ixi’im and Pancho...
Zeus Turned Over After Mérida Dog Incident Dispute
May 20, 2026

Zeus Turned Over After Mérida Dog Incident Dispute

Zeus was taken by Mérida animal-welfare staff for evaluation after an alleged Mérida en Domingo...
Mérida Gas Station Pays Record Fine for Felled Trees
May 20, 2026

Mérida Gas Station Pays Record Fine for Felled Trees

Mérida fined a Cholul gas station company 586,000 pesos after seven maculís trees were cut,...
Mérida’s Growth Is Testing Water, Power, and Roads
May 19, 2026

Mérida’s Growth Is Testing Water, Power, and Roads

Mérida’s growth debate is about more than housing. Water, power, roads, buses, hospitals and police...
Mérida Tourism Shifts as Summer Break Starts Early
May 18, 2026

Mérida Tourism Shifts as Summer Break Starts Early

Mérida tourism officials are moving summer campaigns earlier after Yucatán’s school calendar changed, with families...
Mérida Protects More Heritage Trees as City Grows
May 16, 2026

Mérida Protects More Heritage Trees as City Grows

Mérida now has 174 protected heritage trees, including three new UADY campus specimens tied to...
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May 16, 2026

Mérida blackouts continue despite CFE restoration

Mérida and several Yucatán municipalities reported more power outages as hot weather and high demand...
Mérida Approves Inclusive Pools, Workspaces and Books
May 16, 2026

Mérida Approves Inclusive Pools, Workspaces and Books

Mérida approved projects for accessible rehab pools, public coworking areas, public-space recovery and new cultural...
Yucatán’s Marina Marathon Makes a Bigger 2026 Push
May 16, 2026

Yucatán’s Marina Marathon Makes a Bigger 2026 Push

Yucatán’s Marina Marathon returns June 7 with a wider sports-tourism push, expanded race options and...
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