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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