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news Mexico News Daily 2026-06-22

Maya Language Transmission in Yucatán Faces Critical Decline

The Maya language in Yucatán is experiencing a sharp decline in intergenerational transmission, with six out of ten children of Maya-speaking mothers no longer learning the language. Linguistic shift is evident as the language is now primarily spoken by adults over 30, with minimal use among younger generations in many rural communities.

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