Los Compich, the Los Chapitos faction operating in Quintana Roo
Three people linked to drug dealing and extortion activities were arrested in the state of Quintana Roo, according to the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC). The arrests took place in the municipality of Tulum as a result of a joint operation between various security and justice institutions, including the Secretariat of the Navy […]
Quintana Roo loses ground: Drops to 21st place in the 2025 State Competitiveness Index
The state of Quintana Roo fell from 15th to 21st place in the State Competitiveness Index (ICE) 2025, prepared by the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO). This decline also places it in a low-medium competitiveness category nationwide, reflecting a loss of momentum in key areas such as the rule of law and governance. What does […]
Royal Caribbean acquires the port of Mahahual, Quintana Roo; invests $821 million
Mahahual, once a small, little-known fishing village visited only by locals who enjoyed its beaches, will now become Mexico’s new international tourism hub after receiving a megaproject from the world’s second-largest cruise line operator, Royal Caribbean. According to sources familiar with the matter, the American company has already received the green light from authorities to […]
How is sargassum used in Quintana Roo?
The beginning of the massive arrival of sargassum on the coasts of Quintana Roo can impact tourists. However, with the strategies implemented by the public and private sectors throughout the year and intensified during the peak season of this natural phenomenon, the damage is minimized. But what about the tons of sargassum collected? We share […]
Bazaar with a cause for homeless animals
On June 21st and 22nd, the Cancun community is invited to participate in the “MichiDog Market,” an event designed to support animal shelters that work tirelessly to care for homeless dogs and cats. This bazaar will be full of activities, prizes, and surprises that promise to entertain attendees and, at the same time, raise funds […]
Mexico prepares for a record sargassum season in the Caribbean
Seven years ago, 522,000 tons of sargassum washed up on Mexican beaches, a historic figure. Specialists Lorenzo Álvarez and Brigitta Ine Van, researchers at the Reef Systems Academic Unit of the Institute of Marine Sciences and Limnology (ICMyL) at UNAM, warned that this year’s arrival of sargassum could exceed the historic peak of 2018. The […]
Residents of Coyuca de Catalán, Guerrero, denounce the abandonment of authorities in the face of cartel siege.
Residents of the town of Puerto Las Ollas in the municipality of Coyuca de Catalán, in the Tierra Caliente region of Guerrero, denounced the abandonment of security forces, who arrived this Tuesday after three days of pleading for help in the face of a siege by armed civilians, suspected members of criminal groups. “To whomever […]
Sonora ranks first in fish production in the country
Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño held a meeting yesterday with members of cooperatives, permit holders, independent fishermen, and individuals dedicated to the processing of seafood in Bahía de Lobos, Empalme, and Guaymas. Accompanied by the National Commissioner of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Alejandro Flores Nava, the state governor emphasized the importance of establishing fisheries reorganization measures with […]
Sonora awaits mass deportations after raids
Municipal authorities along the Sonora border are on alert and waiting for a possible mass deportation of people from the United States, given the situation arising from the anti-immigrant raids in Los Angeles, California. At the borders of San Luis Río Colorado, Nogales, and Agua Prieta, where the federal government has set up shelters as […]