Cancun Taxi Driver Intimidates Peruvian Tourists for Using Ride-Hailing Service
A taxi driver in Cancun intimidated Peruvian tourists who chose to use a ride-hailing service instead of his taxi. The incident occurred outside the City Express Plus hotel and was captured on video, which was shared on social media. The driver, affiliated with the local taxi union, approached the tourists in his white Suburban van, […]
Hotels in the south of the state of Quintana Roo will increase rates
In response to the salary increase and the collection of fees, hotel entrepreneurs will raise rates for 2025. The president of the Association of Hotels of the Center and South, Raúl Andrade Angulo, assured that businessmen in the sector in the southern area of Quintana Roo will have to adjust their rates, raising prices in […]
Low Passenger Flow Limits Mayan Train Route
Due to low passenger numbers, the Mayan Train’s section 7, which runs from Chetumal (Quintana Roo) to Escárcega (Campeche), now operates only three times a week. Departures from Chetumal are available on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 12:50 p.m., with returns on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Mondays at the same time. The limited schedule means travelers […]
Dutch Citizen Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Minor in Playa del Carmen
A Dutch citizen, identified as Aron “N,” 44, was arrested in the Real Amalfi subdivision of Playa del Carmen for allegedly assaulting a minor. The victim’s mother reported that Aron subdued and injured her son. The arrest occurred at the bus terminal on Fifth Avenue. Municipal police, with the support of GEAVIG and representatives from […]
Lack of Resources Limits Mayan Participation in PND Forums
Mayan activists have expressed their disappointment over the inability to participate in the upcoming forum for the National Development Plan (PND) on indigenous matters due to financial constraints. The forum, scheduled for January 19 in Michoacán, will be a one-day event, making it difficult for many to attend. Hermelindo Be Cituk, founder of the Plural […]
Armed Robbery at Cancun Shopping Center Causes Panic
A violent robbery occurred at the Arte Joyero jewelry store in the Gran Plaza shopping center in Cancun, Quintana Roo, causing panic among visitors as gunshots were heard inside the mall. Preliminary reports indicate that armed men broke into the jewelry store with the intent to steal valuables. The total amount stolen has not yet […]
Capufe Increases Campeche-Champotón Highway Toll by Eight Percent
The toll on the Campeche-Champotón highway, part of federal highway 180, has increased by eight percent, surprising users. Caminos y Puentes Federales (Capufe) raised the toll from 89 to 95 pesos without prior notice, effective since Friday morning. This highway, approximately 48 kilometers long, saves at least 15 kilometers of travel between Campeche and Champotón. […]
New Toll Rates Announced for Mérida-Cancún Highway
The Ministry of Communications and Transportation has announced new toll rates for the Mérida-Cancún highway, effective January 10. Motorists will now pay a total of 645 pesos, while motorcyclists will pay 322 pesos. For buses, the toll is set at 1,206 pesos, regardless of whether they have two or three axles. Truck tolls range from […]
Rafael Echazarreta Warns of External Interests and Lack of Direction in Yucatán Government
Rafael Echazarreta Torres, President of the Municipal Steering Committee of the PRI in Mérida, has raised concerns about the influence of external interests in the government of Joaquín Díaz Mena. Echazarreta, a former Morena deputy, claims that groups from other states, which financially supported Díaz Mena’s campaign, are now demanding returns on their investments. Echazarreta […]