news Mexico News Daily 2026-09-15

Experts clarify risks of 'brain-eating' amoeba in Yucatan

Following a fatal case of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in Merida, officials clarified that Yucatan's cenotes are too cold for the dangerous amoeba to thrive.

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