Mérida and Playa del Carmen Join Forces to Boost Regional Tourism
Mérida Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada has signed a landmark agreement with the municipality of Playa del Carmen. The partnership aims to foster closer ties between the two cities and promote tourism initiatives that benefit local communities. The collaboration agreement was unveiled yesterday at the Tianguis Turístico 2025 in Baja California, where Mayor Patrón met with […]
Cemex Greenlit for Tulum Mining Despite Similar Fines for Calica
In a move criticized by environmentalists, President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration has authorized Cemex to mine stone in the tourist town of Tulum, an area home to a Mayan community. The decision grants Cemex permission to extract rock material, despite concerns that the project could harm a local underground river system and nearby residents. According to […]
Gulf World Bankruptcy Trial Takes Bizarre Turn as Armed Standoff in Cancun Sidetracks Court Proceedings
The already chaotic bankruptcy case of Dolphin Company, parent corporation to Gulf World, has taken an unprecedented turn after court documents revealed an alleged armed standoff between former CEO Eduardo Albor and debtors’ restructuring officials in Cancun. According to the filing, which was submitted last week, Albor’s team allegedly denied access to the company’s Mexican […]
Campeche’s Reality Check: Official Figures Reveal City’s Insecurity Contradicts Government Claims
Contrary to what government officials may say, the residents of Campeche have a starkly different view on the city’s safety. Using official figures from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), it has been revealed that a significant portion of the population feels insecure about their surroundings. According to data gathered by INEGI in […]
Power Outage Protests Bring Frontera-Ciudad del Carmen Highway to Standstill in Campeche
Residents of Atasta, Campeche blocked the Frontera-Ciudad del Carmen Highway on Wednesday morning, protesting a prolonged power outage that left their community without electricity. Citizens used makeshift barricades made of logs and branches to block the road, creating a significant traffic jam as vehicles were unable to pass. The protest, which drew National Guard personnel […]
The Oil City in Crisis: Ciudad del Carmen’s Struggle for Economic Survival Amidst Pemex’s Debt Obligations
The economic devastation inflicted upon Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche by the default of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) has sent shockwaves through the local economy. The multi-million-dollar debt owed to suppliers has resulted in widespread layoffs, business closures, and a recession that demands urgent attention from the federal government. Once hailed as Mexico’s oil boom capital, Ciudad […]
Beneath Campeche’s Safe Image: Residents Live with Fear of Hitman-Style Executions
Despite being touted as one of Mexico’s safest states, a stark reality has emerged in Campeche. According to Mocista deputy Pedro Armentía López, the perception of safety is far from the truth for its residents. Armentía criticized the public image of Campeche as a safe haven, highlighting that it is not about awards or recognition […]
Izamal Mayor’s Absence Sparks Fears of Ghost Government
Just a few months into her tenure as municipal president of Izamal, Melisa Puga Rodríguez has been criticized for her consistent absence from City Hall. The lack of visibility from the mayor has led to accusations that she is abandoning her duties and allowing her inner circle, including her husband, to wield significant power behind […]
Iván Morales Corrales, a former agent who survived a CJNG helicopter attack in 2015, was murdered.
Iván Morales Corrales, a former federal police officer, and his wife were murdered yesterday afternoon after an armed attack in the municipality of Temixco, Morelos state. The couple was traveling in a black pickup truck when it was intercepted by another car and several men on motorcycles, who shot and killed them. The incident occurred […]