This week:

> A surprising deep-sea visitor made headlines in Progreso

> A viral video of road rage in Las Américas includes an unexpected twist

> A new project is bringing fun, hands-on cooking workshops to Mérida schools

> Over a hundred Maya children gathered this week to celebrate and help keep their vibrant language alive

> An essential guide to navigating Yucatán's health challenges this season

Also:

Check out the program for SEDECULTA’s International Film Showcase

Check out the program for the Asteroid Day celebration at Museo de la Luz

Read La Jornada Maya’s feature on the snail kite

Check out Carell Medspa on Instagram

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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

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.

Full transcripts are available at our Patreon, www.patreon.com/yucatantoday

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

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