Mérida News

Merida News brings together the latest reporting from Yucatán’s capital, one of Mexico’s fastest-growing cities. Coverage includes local government, business, crime, development, culture, weather, and the daily issues affecting residents, newcomers, and visitors.

Mérida Protects More Heritage Trees as City Grows

May 16, 2026

Mérida now has 174 protected heritage trees, including three new UADY campus specimens tied to its green-city plans.

Mérida blackouts continue despite CFE restoration Mérida and several Yucatán municipalities reported more power outages as hot weather and high demand tested local service reliability.
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 promotion beyond the state.
Mérida Approves Inclusive Pools, Workspaces and Books Mérida approved projects for accessible rehab pools, public coworking areas, public-space recovery and new cultural publishing agreements.
Mérida Protects More Heritage Trees as City Grows Mérida now has 174 protected heritage trees, including three new UADY campus specimens tied to its green-city plans.
Yucatán Heat Raises Pet Heatstroke Risks Above 40C Veterinarians in Yucatán warn that dogs and cats face heatstroke risks as temperatures climb above 40°C across parts of the state.
Tren Maya Cargo Work Triggers Gas Scare Near Mérida A gas duct rupture during Tren Maya cargo work near Mérida caused an emergency response. Authorities reported no injuries.