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Magos Herrera, Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist, will perform at the Festival de Jazz Mérida 2025

Magos Herrera Brings Her World-Class Voice to Mérida Jazz Festival 2025

This October, Mérida will host its very first Festival de Jazz Mérida 2025 from October 1–4, and among the incredible lineup of artists, one name stands out: Magos Herrera. Known for her expressive voice and genre-defying style, Magos has captivated audiences on some of the world’s most prestigious stages—and now she’s bringing her magic to […]

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Crowds waving Mexican flags at Plaza Grande in Mérida during Independence Day

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Mérida, Yucatán: What to See, Do & Eat

Every September, Mérida comes alive with music, food, fireworks, and patriotic pride as the city joins the rest of Mexico in celebrating El Día de la Independencia. This holiday, often mistaken for Cinco de Mayo by outsiders, is actually Mexico’s most important national celebration—commemorating the start of the fight for independence from Spain in 1810.

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The Quiet Revolution of Letting Go

Written by Assata Akil There’s power in the silent revolution. The kind that doesn’t announce itself. The kind that begins beneath the surface. There’s power in the pivot. In choosing differently. In letting go of what no longer fits. In the stillness, I noticed it— a quiet invitation to pause. To listen. To make space.

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U.S. Consulate in Mérida Yucatán

A New Era for the U.S. Consulate in Mérida, Yucatán

Written by Stephanie Carmon A Landmark Addition to the Yucatán Peninsula Last Friday, we had the privilege of touring the brand-new U.S. Consulate building in northern Mérida alongside Consul General Justen Thomas. This impressive $210 million project marks a significant milestone for diplomatic infrastructure in the region—offering enhanced service, efficiency, and security for all visitors.

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Assata’s Sex in MID City The Comfort Zone: Where Desire Goes to Die

Written by Assata Akil Relationships can be tricky. You’re wooed, giggly, caught up in the rush of the beginning—and then you relax. You think, this feels good. I could get used to this. So you do. You stop dressing up. Stop planning. Stop flirting. Love slips into loungewear—lazy, predictable, unbothered. But comfort is tricky—it wears

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