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.

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.

• 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

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  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