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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Your Week in Yucatán, Today brings you 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:

• Yucatán has decriminalized abortion
• Mérida pays homage to one of its most beloved icons
• Mérida City Hall launches a discount card for senior citizens and people with disabilities
• Construction is set to begin on the Progreso branch of the Maya Train
• A beachside festival awaits in Santa Clara

Your week in Yucatán, Today is collaboratively produced by Yucatán Today and La Jornada Maya. We welcome your feedback, questions, and ideas at editor@yucatantoday.com, or call us at +529999278531.

Yucatán Today is the Yucatán traveler’s companion; find our travel, culture, and food content at yucatantoday.com, or on Facebook, Instagram, and, yes, Patreon.

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