This week:

- A car plunged off a Periférico overpass after a collision

- An alleged thief led police on a high-speed chase across Mérida

- A major search warrant was executed in the Montecristo neighborhood by state and federal forces

- The lawyer representing the families in a high-profile Periférico accident case is claiming illegal detention and human rights violations

- Proposals to modify Paseo de Montejo to "streamline traffic" have sparked a public debate over safe mobility and pedestrian safety.

Also: 

The Latin American Ice Skating Encounter is taking place at Plaza Galerías. https://maps.app.goo.gl/CFT3qvLE3KieqWMm6

Check out the programs for some of the state’s festivals of souls. https://yucatantoday.com/en/events

A comprehensive guide on what to expect, how to prepare, and how to make the most of Yucatán’s Day of the Dead activities: https://yuc.today/festival-souls

A few resources on local beliefs and traditions, and how to build your own altar. 

https://yucatantoday.com/en/janal-pixan-in-yucatan

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This week, we talked about the red-eared slider. Read La Jornada Maya’s feature by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4qDh9jq 

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