The Consulate would like you to pay attention to the rise in dengue fever incidents in the Yucatan and gives suggestions on what to do…

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This week there are some fascinating musical events, including Trova Goes Retro and a musical tribute to Mexican historical events. Also, a silent movie, the first Cultural Congress of Food and Drink, put on by the Ayuntamiento, and more…

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This week, a few articles about the value of the peso and the exchange rate, as well as the Yucatan in China, the Mexican Figure Skating Nationals, the Habitat program, planting trees, a strategic alliance between UADY and MIT, and additional information about Clenbuterol…

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Every year, the music offerings in Merida get better! Here is a complete rundown of the classical music scheduled events in Merida from September to December, including the Symphony Orchestra, the Choir of Merida, the Chamber Orchestra of Merida and Opera Yucatan…

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What do Paddy Woodworth, Flamingos, Biomimicry, Baby Felines and Jim Conrad’s moral dilemma have in common? They’re all in this week’s Yucatan news…

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This week, the enchanting voice of Maricarmen Perez, the First Merida Cycling Festival, The Yucatan Symphony Orchestra performs Gershwin, local fiestas, movies and… El show de Terror de Rocky (!)

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The end of summer in the Yucatan is the end of la temporada, Merida’s summer season at the beach. Families from all over Merida close up their beach houses and head home to start the school year…

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Vegetarian restaurant in Colonia Mejorada, in Merida centro

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Everything from tweets to soft drinks are in the news this week, with some feel-good stories about distribution of reading glasses to needy people and Maya women who are making all-natural beauty products…oh, yes. And then there’s Independence Day!

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This week Mexico celebrates the anniversary of its independence from Spain… look for flags EVERYWHERE! There are other things going on too, but this will be the focus of the week in Merida…

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This week, the grand reopening of the Teatro Jose Peon Contreras, our fabulous and gorgeous opera house. An amazing line up of musical talent will celebrate the new old theatre. There are also a few good art openings this week, including one interesting historical photo exhibit at the City Museum…

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Henry Vales was born in Mexico, spent his first thirteen years commuting back and forth between Mexico and Cuba, and then moved with his family to Miami. Now, after a lifetime spent as an American, he is back in Merida…

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Women in the Yucatan are being given new opportunities in the armed services of Mexico, in civic life in Campeche and in single-mother adoptions. Yucatan athletes are competing in the Pan American Games and heading towards the Mexican National Olympics in 2012. Traditional medicine is studied in a conference in Oxkutzcab. And some headlines of interest…

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