This week:
- A fatal accident occurred in Mérida after an SUV allegedly ran a red light and struck a Va y Ven bus https://bit.ly/4oUKYKP
- A shoplifting suspect attempted a bizarre, handcuffed escape near Plaza Galerías
- Yucatán's Dana Karen Medina González won a Gold Medal at the Pan-American Girl's Mathematical Olympiad in Brazil https://bit.ly/4nHuZ1F
- An international cinematic production is filming in Mérida's Centro, requiring intermittent road closures on Calle 60.
Also:
The Yucatán Xmatkuil state fair is officially open.
Concert tickets: https://tusboletos.mx/eventos/FeriaYucatanXmatkuil2025
Advance admission and parking: https://bit.ly/47yNe3a
Next weekend is a long weekend in México, in observance of the Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
The Revolution weekend is also the occasion for El Buen Fin, or The Good Weekend—México’s largest national sale event.
The Jícama Fair is happening November 15th and 16th in Maxcanú:
The majestic sailing ship Cuauhtémoc, the Mexican Navy’s training vessel, can be visited in Progreso November 10-15.
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This week, we talked about the four-eyed opossum. Read La Jornada Maya’s feature by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3WGkTTP
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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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La Jornada Maya is a print and digital newspaper with the most relevant information from the Yucatán Península, México, and the world. https://www.lajornadamaya.mx
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This week:
- Law enforcement mobilized in Seyé following reports of gunshots, leading to the detainment of two people.
- The federal agency PROFEPA shut down the illegal construction of a motocross track in Chicxulub Pueblo.
- Video circulated on social media showing supermarket employees restraining a suspected shoplifter in Caucel.
- Three local students, including an inspiring 54-year-old, are headed to Romania to compete in a prestigious robotics competition.
- Local meteorologists are monitoring Tropical Cyclone Melissa, which is currently "trapped" and hard to track in the Caribbean
Also:
“Juan Balam” at the Xocen Indigenous Theater. Read about the play and the breathtaking venue itself, and find a link to the translated source material here: https://yuc.today/4oG7jfb
The Mayan Garrison of the 501st Legion is hosting Mérida’s first-ever Star Wars parade: https://bit.ly/4hw9vn8
Where to watch Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein:
In Mérida: https://cinessigloxxi.com/funcion/459
In Tekax: https://www.facebook.com/CineRecTekax/
Details on Mérida’s Festival of Souls: https://yuc.today/festival-souls
This week, we talked about the Montezuma oropendola. Read La Jornada Maya’s feature by clicking here: https://ow.ly/hi9q50XhCgn
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La Jornada Maya is a print and digital newspaper with the most relevant information from the Yucatán Península, México, and the world. https://www.lajornadamaya.mx
Check out our Spanish-language podcast, “Yucatán, Today!” https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9k8PIo9n5s07gDlKvcnZ
This week:
- Authorities are urging vigilance against sophisticated AI-powered phone scams
- Multiple investigations are underway following several cases of animal cruelty across Mérida
- Mérida is hosting over 350 artisans for the "ORIGINAL Yucatán" Mexican Textile Art Encounter through Sunday.
- An exhibit featuring and selling art from over 524 local artisans is open through Sunday at the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya
- Meteorologists are tracking a tropical wave in the Atlantic that could become the first major storm system this season
Also:
- This weekend, the Yucatán Oktoberfest is back, through Sunday the 19th at Deportivo Rogers Hall on Periférico.
- If you’re in the magical town of Valladolid this Saturday, don't miss a magnificent vaquería at 9 pm, at the main square.
- Next weekend, catch a powerful new play: "Juan Balam"! This performance is staged outdoors in the natural jungle setting at Xocén, Valladolid. Catch the shows on October 24th, 25th, and 26th for a truly unforgettable cultural experience.
This week, we talked about the cinnamon hummingbird. Read La Jornada Maya’s feature by clicking here: https://bit.ly/42MyVXv
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La Jornada Maya is a print and digital newspaper with the most relevant information from the Yucatán Península, México, and the world. https://www.lajornadamaya.mx
Check out our Spanish-language podcast, “Yucatán, Today!” https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9k8PIo9n5s07gDlKvcnZ
This week:
- The federal agency PROFEPA shut down properties for illegally destroying mangroves in Chicxulub Puerto. [source]
- A protest for safer crosswalks caused traffic chaos on Tuesday morning.
- A crocodile was captured in Progreso on Wednesday.
- A small earthquake was reported near Ticul.
- The Mérida City Council is offering free mammograms all month long for Pink October. [source]
The Women's Center for Medical Attention (CAMM) offers OB/GYN, dentistry, psychology, and nutrition services, as well as ultrasounds and mammograms at a low cost. The CAMM is located on Calle 88-A x 141 y 143, Emiliano Zapata Sur. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wbgx7uDGkBVkg6HA6
- Chaos and injuries as shoppers fight over newly-arrived items at Costco Mérida.
Also:
The Original Mexican Textile Art Encounter
2025 Yucatán Oktoberfest at Deportivo Rogers Hall https://tusboletos.mx/evento/oktoberfest-yucatan-2025
“Illusions: Games of Perception” at Museo de la Luz
"Children of God: Religious Diversity in the Peninsula" at the Museo Palacio Cantón
This week, we talked about the green stinkbug. Read La Jornada Maya’s feature by clicking here: https://bit.ly/473cgHs
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La Jornada Maya is a print and digital newspaper with the most relevant information from the Yucatán Península, México, and the world. https://www.lajornadamaya.mx
Check out our Spanish-language podcast, “Yucatán, Today!” https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9k8PIo9n5s07gDlKvcnZ
Once again, please excuse our audio quality this week!
An electrical fault caused a massive blackout across the Yucatán Península.
An extreme storm dumped a week's worth of rain on Mérida in just a few hours.
Yucatán is seeing a surge of marsh mosquitoes following the heavy rains.
Sisal families are leading an impressive effort to restore over 22,000 hectares of mangroves.
The Yucatán Paralympics team won an incredible 36 medals, including 18 golds.
A stunning new work by the Ballet de Yucatán, inspired by the ancient oral legends of Xocén, considered the center of the Maya world. October 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th.
Valladolid honors the Blessed Sacrament with colorful daily activities and processions put on by various local guilds.
https://bit.ly/4nD0kn0
The new issue of Yucatán Today magazine includes a guide to Mérida's Festival of Souls, how to build an authentic Yucatecan altar, and how the spirits are welcomed in Río Lagartos. Plus, find out all about mukbilpollo, pan de muerto, and more! Download the free digital magazine at www.yuc.today/OCT25 or email us at recepcion@yucatantoday.com to subscribe to the print version.
This week, we talked about the red-lored Amazon. Read La Jornada Maya’s feature by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4pPvp8B
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La Jornada Maya is a print and digital newspaper with the most relevant information from the Yucatán Península, México, and the world. https://www.lajornadamaya.mx
Check out our Spanish-language podcast, “Yucatán, Today!” https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9k8PIo9n5s07gDlKvcnZ
This week:
· A massive blackout left the entire Yucatán Península without energy or cellphone service for almost three hours, delaying the release of this episode ☹️
· Volunteers removed over five tons of trash in coastal cleanup https://bit.ly/4nrFBT4
· Record crowds witnessed Kukulcán's descent at the Chichén Itzá equinox https://bit.ly/4pJLXi9
· A gas leak on the Mérida-Progreso highway caused major disruptions on Wednesday https://bit.ly/473DPRh
· A bird sanctuary needs donations after last week’s heavy rains https://yuc.today/psm-rescue https://bit.ly/3Kos8wH
· You can participate in Mérida’s Day of the Dead celebrations. Here’s how: https://yuc.today/2025PAfb For cozy lodging (and amazing zucchini bread) in the heart of the city, check out www.loscoloresdemerida.com
Also:
· The 3rd Annual Feria del Salbut is this Sunday at Mérida’s San Sebastián market (Calle 70 x 75 y 77) https://www.facebook.com/laferiadelsalbut
· In Valladolid, the Mesón del Marqués hotel is celebrating its 58th anniversary. To make a reservation or get more details on the culinary experiences at Mesón del Marqués, please contact 985 146 0097 (phone or WhatsApp)
Cocina de Humo (Smoked Kitchen) Experience
September 27th at 1:00 PM
Selva Maya, Valladolid
$499 pesos per person
Six-Course Mexican Dinner
October 4th at 8:00 PM
Hotel Mesón del Marqués, Valladolid
$990 pesos per person
· The first-ever Mérida Jazz Festival is hitting the city October 1 - 4. Check out the program: https://bit.ly/3VzdIMD
· Mérida Restaurant Week kicks off this Monday, September 29th. Check out the ever-growing list of participating restaurants and plan your meals at meridarestaurantweek.com.
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This week, we talked about the red-cheeked mud turtle. Read La Jornada Maya’s feature by clicking here: https://bit.ly/428OJ6A
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La Jornada Maya is a print and digital newspaper with the most relevant information from the Yucatán Península, México, and the world. https://www.lajornadamaya.mx
Check out our Spanish-language podcast, “Yucatán, Today!” https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9k8PIo9n5s07gDlKvcnZ
This week:
> A tragic accident claimed 16 lives on the Mérida-Campeche highway
> Mérida celebrated México’s Independence Day with a massive parade
> The iconic Parque de las Américas is celebrating its 80th anniversary
> Yucatán hammocks are to receive a special "Geographical Indication" status
> The official program for Mérida’s Day of the Dead festival has been announced. We’re sharing some tips on how to make the most of it: https://yuc.today/festival-souls
Also:
"Slavery and the Cultural Legacy of Africa in the Caribbean" at the Biblioteca Yucatanense: https://bit.ly/4ndoGne
A Yuri Knosorov exhibit at the Yucatán Congress building: https://bit.ly/4gQXOHn
Mérida’s popular Restaurant Week is back: https://www.meridarestaurantweek.com
This week, we talked about the royal flycatcher. Read La Jornada Maya’s feature by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3W2jlms
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Yucatán Today is the Yucatán traveler’s companion; find our travel, culture, and food content at https://www.yucatantoday.com
La Jornada Maya is a print and digital newspaper with the most relevant information from the Yucatán Península, México, and the world. https://www.lajornadamaya.mx
Check out our Spanish-language podcast, “Yucatán, Today!” https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9k8PIo9n5s07gDlKvcnZ
This week:
> México’s national environmental agency permanently shut down a pig farm near Mérida
> Yucatán's red tide emergency has officially ended
> A newtourist information module is now available at La Plancha Park
> Yucatán will participate in a nationwide disaster preparedness drill
> The Mexican Navy flagship vessel Cuauhtémoc is set to visit Progreso just months after its Brooklyn Bridge collision
> Yucatán students will get an extended holiday for Independence Day. Btw, if you're wondering what the Mexican Independence celebration entails and how you can join in the fun, check out the September 5th episode of Your Week in Yucatán Today.
Also:
Free classes at the San Sebastián church atrium every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Read the full story on the Transversales International performing arts or, if you’re an artist sign up for the workshops at their website.
September is Mexico's independence month: this month’s special dishes from central México are pozole and chiles en nogada. Follow Yucatán Today on social media for more details on celebrations, special dinners, etc.
This week, we talked about the bare-throated tiger heron. Read La Jornada Maya’s feature by clicking here.
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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.
Check out our Spanish-language podcast, “Yucatán, Today!” https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9k8PIo9n5s07gDlKvcnZ
This week:
> Dzemul Residents Detain CFE Worker Over Power Outage
> Seven Missing Children Rescued in Mérida
> Citizen Report Leads to Weapons Arrest
> A Child Severely Burned in "Fire Challenge" Social Media Trend
> Downtown Mérida Factory Evacuated After Ammonia Leak
Also:
Get your film fix with the "Road to the Ariel 2025" film series in Yucatán: details on the free movie showings.
Corona Capital Sessions Mérida, ft. Keane, Phoenix, and Passion Pit: get your tickets here.
September is Mexico's independence month: this month’s special dishes from central México are pozole and chiles en nogada. Follow Yucatán Today on social media for more details on celebrations, special dinners, etc.
This week, we talked about the Antillean manatee. Read La Jornada Maya’s feature by clicking here.
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This week:
> September is "the Month of the Will" in Mexico
For information on how to register your handwritten will, email archivo.notarial@yucatan.gob.mx.
For a notarized will, find a notary near you on the website for the State Government’s Consejería Jurídica: https://consejeria.yucatan.gob.mx/seccion.php?s=directorio_notarios_publicos
> A coastal cleanup event aims to beat last year's numbers— Are you in?
> An update on the Av. García Lavín Periférico upgrades
> Your classic car could get you on the Rally Maya México 2026
This week, we talked about Phalacrocorax brasilianus, the Neotropic Cormorant. Read La Jornada Maya’s feature by clicking here.
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La Jornada Maya is a print and digital newspaper with the most relevant information from the Yucatán Península, México, and the world.
Check out our Spanish-language podcast, “Yucatán, Today!” https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9k8PIo9n5s07gDlKvcnZ
This week:
> A hacker is selling data stolen from the Yucatán Government
> A horrific crash on Periférico resulted in one death and hours of traffic delays
> Yucatán’s State Police solve bizarre egg-throwing case
> The Maya Train derailed at the Izamal Station
> A protest turns violent after a death in Tzucacab
Also:
Get tickets to the play on María Antonieta Rivas Mercado at borbateatro.com or get more details at the company’s Facebook page. Shows are Friday August 29 and Saturday August 30 at Foro Restaurante Amaro.
This week, we talked about Strategus aloeus, the Hercules Beetle. Read La Jornada Maya’s feature by clicking here.
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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.
Check out our Spanish-language podcast, “Yucatán, Today!” https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9k8PIo9n5s07gDlKvcnZ
This week:
> An update on Yucatán’s red tide or harmful algal bloom
> A family conflict in northern Mérida took a dramatic turn
> The director of a higher education institution has been accused of harassment
> The city of Mérida now boasts an environmental police unit
> Baseball season in Yucatán is over, as the Lions are mauled by the Devils
Also:
It’s going to be a rainy weekend in Yucatán: [source]
The Heladiza Fest Verano 2025 ice cream festival is this Saturday and Sunday at Parque de la Paz [source]
An exhibit on Yuri Knórosov in Izamal, through August 29th! [source]
Free artistic and cultural workshops:
La Ibérica (adults only)Tel. 999 920 2420WhatsApp 9994 09 70 33Email: coordinacion.academica.iberica@gmail.comMon. - Fri., 9 am - 3 pm
Centro Cultural Ricardo López (all ages)Tel. 999 941 7942WhatsApp: 999 802 0864Email: ccrlm.sedeculta@yucatan.gob.mxMon. - Fri. 8 am - 6 pm
CECUNY (children only)Tel. 999 923 2647Email: cecuny.sedeculta@yucatan.gob.mxMon. - Fri. 4 - 7 pm
This week, we talked about Trigona fuscipennis.
Read La Jornada Maya’s feature on the hair-tangle bee.
Check out Yucatán Today’s article on Yucatán’s stingless bees.
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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.
Check out our Spanish-language podcast, “Yucatán, Today!” https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9k8PIo9n5s07gDlKvcnZ
This week:
> Red tide warning: An algal bloom threatens beachgoers and marine life in Yucatán
> The traffic on Periférico is about to get a lot better, but not before it gets a little worse. Stay tuned for more details.
> A wave of unusual traffic incidents in Mérida: A city bus hit and a pick-up truck on Calle 60A hit and run caused plenty of damage to a Montecristo home
> Yucatán is a land of artisans, and today we’re telling you about one who’s making it big:
Check out Yucatán Today’s guide to shop for local handcrafts
Also:
The Tak’an Festival in Halachó: https://www.facebook.com/Festivaltakan/
La IbéricaTel. 999 920 2420WhatsApp 9994 09 70 33Email: coordinacion.academica.iberica@gmail.comMon. - Fri., 9 am - 3 pm
Centro Cultural Ricardo LópezTel. 999 941 7942WhatsApp: 999 802 0864Email: ccrlm.sedeculta@yucatan.gob.mxMon. - Fri. 8 am - 6 pm
CECUNYTel. 999 923 2647Email: cecuny.sedeculta@yucatan.gob.mxMon. - Fri. 4 - 7 pm
Read Yucatán Today’s article on some of the state’s unsightlier animals
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La Jornada Maya is a print and digital newspaper with the most relevant information from the Yucatán Península, México, and the world.
Check out our Spanish-language podcast, “Yucatán, Today!” https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9k8PIo9n5s07gDlKvcnZ
This week:
> A company policy leads to a bizarre altercation in downtown Mérida
> A local restaurant loses over 400,000 pesos to a phone scam, a prevalent crime in Yucatán
> It's official: Real estate agents in Yucatán now need a license
> Did you know Mérida’s City Council has a trap-neuter-release program?
An update to last week’s Va-y-Ven bus disruptions
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Looking for something to do in Yucatán? Check out our events guide at YucatanToday.com
Check out La Jornada Maya's feature on the giant diving beetle
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We're taking a break next week! The next episode will be out on Friday, August 8.
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This week:
> Get the latest on Monday's power outage
> Illegal fishing arrests are up in Yucatán: Find out how you can help protect your favorite seafood.
> A local hero from Yucatán is on the front lines in Canada, helping battle the Manitoba wildfires
> A couple of essential transportation updates impacting Mérida and the surrounding areas
Also:
Read about the Chicxulub impactor that killed the dinousaurs and about the museum in Progreso where it comes to life
Read about the Dzityá artisans, and about the Tunich Artisan Fair, the largest in southeast México
⬇️ For a quick overview of Yucatán’s most iconic crafts, download the latest issue of Yucatán Today:
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Please excuse today's lower-quality audio! We'll be back to the quality you've come to expect next week.
This week:
> A federal raid led to the seizure of several luxury items north of Mérida
> A panicked woman broke the window of a local bus in Ciudad Caucel
> A powerful storm in Mérida this week left an unexpected trail of destruction near T1 Hospital
> A routine cleanup near Progreso turned into a macabre mystery
> After days adrift, three Sisal fishermen are safely on their way home
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This week:
> Two jaguars were spotted near Chichén Itzá
> A local high school student is set to represent México in the AI Olympiad in China
> An update on changes to Yucatán’s local time
> LGBTQ+ Voices Through Art: "Fuera del Marco" Exhibition
> The latest issue of Yucatán Today is out
Also:
Check out the Ceviche Festival this weekend in Progreso
Check out the July program for Palacio de la Música
Check out the program for SEDECULTA’s International Film Showcase
Read La Jornada Maya’s feature on the giant red-winged grasshopper
⬇️ Download your free digital magazine
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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
Transcripts for this show are available on Patreon: www.patreon.com/yucatantoday
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
> 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 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 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.