Your Week in Yucatán Today: Yucatán’s local news (and upcoming events) in under 10 minutes.

This week:

Five suspects have been arrested after a shooting in Dzilam González that left three dead https://bit.ly/3Z4JqD0 / https://bit.ly/45NfP4K

An 87-year-old woman has been missing in Mérida for over a month https://bit.ly/49g34SG

Mérida’s Mayor announced new firework restrictions following a major restaurant fire and growing concerns for public safety. https://bit.ly/3Lj2n1H

Mérida celebrated its 484th anniversary with traditional music and a historic double-victory for Mexican runners at the city marathon. https://bit.ly/4qHOnxn

Light sculptures, concerts, and plenty of celebrations make up the Mérida Fest, through January 18 https://yuc.today/meridafest / https://yuc.today/4qfXuWs / https://www.merida.gob.mx/meridafest/

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Looking for what to do in Yucatán these days?

Motul’s Convite for the celebration of San Juan Bosco is on Sunday: https://yucatantoday.com/en/motul

Also on Sunday, the Convite for Valladolid’s Feast of Our Lady of Candelaria: https://yuc.today/250105en

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