This week:

> A suspected mental health crisis led to a tragic murder in Cholul

> Heavy winds and "turbonadas" swept across Yucatán, knocking down trees and roofs

> A close encounter with a baby hammerhead shark in Progreso highlights conservation and human interaction

> A young man's social media boasts about his dog attacking neighbors led to an unexpected outcome

> From Halachó to the World Food Forum: Chef Wilson Alonzo leads Mexico's sustainable gastronomy efforts

> Plus, the "Oscars for cuisine books" just crowned a Yucatecan winner

Also:

Check out chef Wilson Alonzo's cover feature on Yucatán Today

Check out Yucatán Today's article on Wilson Alonzo's restaurant Ya'axche in Halachó

Check out the full program of summer courses at the Yucatán University of the Arts

Check out the details for the Peek’ Trail Canicross Run on June 29

Read La Jornada Maya’s feature on the Yucatán vesper mouse

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This week:

> The teachers' strike in Yucatán is over, bringing 400 thousand students back to class next week

> A massive warehouse fire on Mérida's Periférico sent a huge plume of black smoke visible for miles

> A family dispute led to a major police operation in Mérida's Altabrisa area

​​> Driver error leads to a bizarre scene as an SUV gets stuck at a parking garage

> Clear out your yard and prevent mosquitoes and dengue… before it’s too late

Also:

A new exhibit at Palacio Cantón explores how sound shapes our world, in a fascinating visit for art, nature, and anthropology enthusiasts.

Picaferia is a spicy food fair that is taking over Centro, between Correos and Eulogio Rosado Park, featuring everything from snacks to food and desserts, all with a hot kick.

Check out the full program for La Noche Blanca here⁠

Read La Jornada Maya’s feature on the tricolored heron

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This week:

> The teacher's strike continues in Yucatán

> La Noche Blanca returns next weekend with two nights of art, music, and culture across Mérida.

> Yucatán's rainy season brought heavy winds and downpours across the city

> An electrical fire at Santa Lucía Park plunged parts of downtown Mérida into darkness

> Yucatán's police department addressed false reports of armed incidents

Check out the full program for La Noche Blanca here

Check out the program for the Ambulante documentary film festival

Check out the program for the Palacio de la Música anniversary celebration

Download a free copy of Yucatán Today's June issue, all about the Emerald Coast

Read La Jornada Maya’s feature on mantled howlers

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Yucatán Today is the Yucatán traveler’s companion; find our travel, culture, and food content at yucatantoday.com.

La Jornada Maya is a print and digital newspaper with the most relevant information from the Yucatán Península, México, and the world.
Listen to or watch our Spanish-language podcast, “Yucatán, Today!” https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9k8PIo9n5s07gDlKvcnZ

This week:

> No alcohol will be served or sold anywhere in Yucatán on Sunday, June 1st

> The acclaimed documentary tour, Ambulante, is coming to Yucatán next week

> Get ready for national-level sports action! The National Olympics are in full swing across Yucatán

> Join thousands in Mérida this Saturday for the 23rd March for Yucatán’s Sexual Diversity

> It's hurricane season: find out what to expect and how to keep your home safe this year

Also:

• Check out the Palacio de la Música’s June anniversary program on their social media
• Or check out Yucatán Today's events guide
• Read La Jornada Maya’s feature on the vine sphinx moth
• Check out the June promos at Los Colores de Mérida, B&B and pilates studio

Your week in Yucatán, Today is brought to you by Yucatán Today and La Jornada Maya.

Yucatán Today is the Yucatán traveler’s companion; find our travel, culture, and food content at yucatantoday.com.

La Jornada Maya is a print and digital newspaper with the most relevant information from the Yucatán Península, México, and the world.

Listen to or watch our Spanish-language podcast, “Yucatán, Today!” https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9k8PIo9n5s07gDlKvcnZ

This week:

> The screwworm pest is under control in Yucatán, authorities say

> Free mental health counseling, now in Mérida’s Altabrisa area

> From the street to our hearts: Mérida unveils a new program for rescued dogs

> What does it mean to be part of the LGBTQ+ community in Yucatán? A new study aims to find out

> Attention all vehicle owners in Yucatán, it’s time to renew your license plates

But also:

The Maya Embroidery exhibit at the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya

The Impossible Workshop and Insects: Extinct and Endangered at Museo de la Luz

Read La Jornada Maya's feature on the caracara or Mexican eagle

Free municipal mental health centers, Alma Nova:

https://merida.gob.mx/salud/salud_mental.php

Make an appointment by calling Ayuntatel: 999 942 00 00 ext. 86900

24/7 mental health hotline: 800 108 8000

24/7 women’s emergency hotline: 800 455 7672

For referrals to English-speaking therapists, email us at editor@yucatantoday.com; your privacy is guaranteed.

Your week in Yucatán, Today is brought to you by Yucatán Today and La Jornada Maya.

Yucatán Today is the Yucatán traveler’s companion; find our travel, culture, and food content at yucatantoday.com.

La Jornada Maya is a print and digital newspaper with the most relevant information from the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, and the world.

Listen to or watch our Spanish-language podcast, “Yucatán, Today!” https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9k8PIo9n5s07gDlKvcnZ

This week:

• > Endless controversy after MrBeast’s visit to the Yucatán Península
• > A somber update on last week's story concerning the fatal traffic incident in Altabrisa*
• > A national public school teacher strike reaches Yucatán
• > A Valladolid cookbook has been shortlisted for the Gourmand Cookbook Awards
• > Heads-up Mérida drivers: Periférico maintenance is underway

*After this episode was recorded, the charges against the driver of the SUV were adjusted and he is now awaiting trail in preventive custody.

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La Jornada Maya is a print and digital newspaper with the most relevant information from the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, and the world.

• La Jornada Maya’s feature on the tail-less whip scorpion (Phrynus parvulus):

https://www.lajornadamaya.mx/quintana-roo/246846/arana-latigo-especie-que-cambia-de-piel-fauna-quintana-roo-peninsula-de-yucatan-phrynus-parvulus

• 
  Listen to or watch our Spanish-language podcast, “Yucatán, Today!” https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9k8PIo9n5s07gDlKvcnZ

This week:

• Public anger as driver in Altabrisa fatal crash avoids jail
• A Mérida-bound flight was diverted to Cuba after an engine malfunction
• Yucatán's queso de bola supply is expected to normalize soon
• There’s plenty to celebrate this upcoming International Museum Day
• It’s nesting season for Yucatán’s wild parrots

Your week in Yucatán, Today is brought to you by Yucatán Today and La Jornada Maya.

Yucatán Today is the Yucatán traveler’s companion; find our travel, culture, and food content at yucatantoday.com.

La Jornada Maya is a print and digital newspaper with the most relevant information from the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, and the world.

Useful links:

• Check out the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya’s upcoming events: https://www.instagram.com/granmuseomaya

• La Jornada’s feature on the Yucatán Península energy deficit: https://www.lajornadamaya.mx/nacional/246366/el-apagon-que-viene-en-la-peninsula-de-yucatan-demanda-electrica-sobrepasa-oferta-luz-cfe-electricidad-cortes-de-energia-campeche-quintana-roo

• La Jornada Maya’s feature on the yellow fly: https://www.lajornadamaya.mx/campeche/246534/el-tabano-amarillo-una-fiera-que-pica-mosca-amarilla-golfo-de-mexico

• Listen to or watch our Spanish-language podcast, “Yucatán, Today!” https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9k8PIo9n5s07gDlKvcnZ

The news you need to make the most of your stay in Yucatán. Only local news, featuring news you can use and a quick summary of recent events–in English.

This week:

• An alleged mugging on Avenida Yucatán appears to have been a hoax
• A local pet food brand has been accused of causing the death of an internet-famous dog
• Watch the lions roar as baseball season gets underway
• May will be a great month for students who enjoy not going to school

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