Mérida News, Culture, Expat Life, and Growth

Mérida wants to turn World Cup 2026 into a tourism boost, using screenings, cultural events and travel partnerships to draw up to 200,000 visitors.

Rising prices, housing pressure, and weak local purchasing power are making daily life in Yucatán harder to afford for many residents.

Sea turtle nesting season is underway in Yucatán, and conservationists want residents and tourists to change beach habits now.

A guided visit to Kalax shows how Mérida’s buried Maya history still shapes neighborhoods and why residents matter to its protection.

Universidad Iberoamericana will open a campus in Mérida’s Cosgaya area, adding new higher-education capacity as Yucatán pushes growth.

Mérida’s cleanliness campaign won international recognition, spotlighting how the city manages waste, public space and citizen participation.

Mérida says its tourism program is bringing more support to Maya communities while trying to keep local culture, jobs, and income in local hands.

A suspected counterfeit cancer drug case at a Mérida public hospital has sparked calls for an investigation and tighter supply controls.

Patients and staff in Yucatán say HIV drug shortages at CAPASITS clinics are disrupting care and raising concern over treatment continuity.

Six people were detained in Mérida after a woman said she and her daughters were forced from a home without legal authority.

Yucatán and INEA launched a 2026 literacy drive in Mérida aimed at teaching 7,000 adults to read and write with 700 volunteers.

A free Sunday event in Mérida will let visitors observe the Sun safely, learn about solar activity, and understand why proper filters matter.

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