Playa del Carmen Aims to Become Mexico’s Cultural Tourism Hub
The city of Playa del Carmen is poised to take center stage in Mexico’s cultural tourism scene as Municipal President Estefanía Mercado launches an ambitious initiative to make it the country’s epicenter of cultural tourism. Through a collaborative effort with the Municipal Institute of Culture and the Arts, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Ministry […]
Mexico Warns of Potential Backlash Against US Plan to Tax Remittances
The Mexican government has vowed to act against a proposed US tax on remittances sent by Mexican immigrants to their families in Mexico. In a public statement, President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed the country’s strong opposition to the measure, which is part of a budget package being pushed by the US administration. The plan would impose […]
Cozumel Set to Welcome Record-Breaking Cruise Week with Over 64,000 Visitors
The Mexican Island of Cozumel is gearing up for an unprecedented influx of tourists this week as it prepares to host a record-breaking 16 cruise ships, bringing with them a total of nearly 65,000 passengers. The mass arrival of these floating hotels from May 26 to June 1 will undoubtedly have a profound impact on […]
Sargassum Invasion Hits Quintana Roo’s Coasts: Playa and Tulum Bear Brunt
The weekend witnessed a surge in sargassum arrivals along Quintana Roo’s coast, with Playa del Carmen and Tulum bearing the brunt of the invasion. While the hotel zone in Cancún and the island of Cozumel also experienced significant arrivals, they were less intense compared to Playa and Tulum. According to Esteban Jesús Amaro Mauricio, director […]
Quintana Roo Launches Aggressive Campaign Against Dengue Fever
As the 2025 rainy season approaches, the Quintana Roo Health Secretariat has ramped up its efforts to combat dengue fever through a targeted strategy aimed at eliminating mosquito breeding sites. The campaign emphasizes the importance of community participation in eradicating potential habitats for the disease-carrying insects. Citizens are being urged to thoroughly clean patios, gardens, […]
Quintana Roo Makes Headway in Sargassum Barrier Installation
The installation of sargassum barriers in Quintana Roo has reached an advanced stage, with nearly 100% completion reported by the head of the state’s Secretariat of Ecology and Environment (SEMA), Oscar Rébora. The structures have been erected at strategic locations along the coast, including Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, and Mahahual. Rébora noted that while […]
“El Fefe” Brought to Justice: Leader of Quintana Roo Crime Group Arrested in Yucatán
A breakthrough has been made in the fight against organized crime in Mexico, as authorities have arrested “El Fefe”, a notorious leader of a gang operating in Quintana Roo. The detainee, identified as 36-year-old Francisco Javier “N” from Tabasco, had been on the run since 2018. According to the Yucatán Investigative Police and agents from […]
Pet Owners Warned: Leaving Furry Friends Unprotected from Campeche Heat is a Crime
As the scorching temperatures continue to soar above 40°C (104°F) in Campeche, animal welfare advocates are sounding the alarm about the dangers of neglecting pets during this time. Rescuer Nancy French Carrión warns that exposing animals to the intense heat without proper protection can be fatal and is punishable by law. Leaving pets unattended on […]
Mexican Navy Rescues 8 Fishermen Adrift Off Campeche Coast
A dramatic rescue operation was carried out yesterday off the coast of Calkini, Campeche, as members of the Mexican Navy came to the aid of eight fishermen whose boat had broken down. The incident occurred near Isla Arena, a remote area where the men were engaged in fishing activities. According to eyewitnesses, the fishermen’s engine […]