Mexico: Tren Maya Derailment at Izamal Station in Yucatán Peninsula

Tren Maya, an inter-city railway in the Yucatán Peninsula, derailed at Izamal station on Tuesday, August 19, while heading from Cancun to Merida. According to reports, there were no injuries and passengers were transferred to company buses.

Mexico: Damaging Wind and Rain Batter Merida, Yucatan

Heavy rain and strong winds battered parts of Merida, the capital city of Yucatán state on Wednesday, June 4 leaving damage such as downed trees and power lines.

Mexico: Damaging Wind and Rain Batter Merida, Yucatan 2

Heavy rain and strong winds battered parts of Merida, the capital city of Yucatán state on Wednesday, June 4 leaving damage such as downed trees and power lines.

Mexico:Torrential Rains Cause Severe Flooding In Mérida, Yucatan

A tropical storm brought torrential rains to Mérida, Yucatán on Monday, June 24, wreaking havoc. Building roofs collapsed, vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and power outages were reported.

Crown Prince Naruhito visits Maya ruins

Crown Prince Naruhito visits Maya ruins

MERIDA, Mexico - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito (R) visits the Mayan ruins of Uxmal on the Yucatan Peninsula on March 18, a day after he delivered a keynote speech at the World Water Forum in Mexico City. Photo shows the prince being briefed at the House of the Magician, a 32-meter-high pyramid the Mayans built for rain-making rituals.

Crown Prince Naruhito visits Maya ruins

Crown Prince Naruhito visits Maya ruins

MERIDA, Mexico - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito visits the Mayan ruins of Uxmal on the Yucatan Peninsula on March 18, a day after he delivered a keynote speech at the World Water Forum in Mexico City. Photo shows the prince climbing to the top of the House of the Magician, a 32-meter-high pyramid the Mayans built for rain-making rituals.

Crown Prince Naruhito visits Maya ruins

Crown Prince Naruhito visits Maya ruins

MERIDA, Mexico - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito (R) visits the Mayan ruins of Uxmal on the Yucatan Peninsula on March 18, a day after he delivered a keynote speech at the World Water Forum in Mexico City. Photo shows the prince being briefed at the House of the Magician, a 32-meter-high pyramid the Mayans built for rain-making rituals. (Kyodo)

Crown Prince Naruhito visits Maya ruins

Crown Prince Naruhito visits Maya ruins

MERIDA, Mexico - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito visits the Mayan ruins of Uxmal on the Yucatan Peninsula on March 18, a day after he delivered a keynote speech at the World Water Forum in Mexico City. Photo shows the prince climbing to the top of the House of the Magician, a 32-meter-high pyramid the Mayans built for rain-making rituals. (Kyodo)