Attempted Arson at Mazatlán Plaza Food Establishment
At approximately 11:20 a.m., two masked men allegedly attempted to set fire to a food establishment inside a shopping plaza on Reforma Avenue in Mazatlán. The suspects entered the food area, doused the business with gasoline, and set it on fire before fleeing. Nearby individuals and a security guard quickly extinguished the flames, preventing the […]
Cozumel to Receive Tax Incentives by End of January
The decree for tax incentives on the island of Cozumel, announced by Governor Mara Lezama at the end of 2024, is expected to be ready and published by the end of January. This initiative aims to boost the island’s economic development, providing direct benefits to families and businesses. Governor Lezama explained that the process is […]
Quique Dacosta Brings Spanish Culinary Excellence to Tulum with Arros QD
This January, Tulum becomes the epicenter of world haute cuisine with the launch of the Starlit Essence project by Grupo Zamná. This exclusive event promises diners a unique and ephemeral experience that will captivate the senses. The event is headlined by Quique Dacosta, a renowned Spanish chef awarded seven Michelin stars. He presents a selection […]
Canadian Tourist Found Dead in Tulum Hotel; Possible Overdose Investigated
A Canadian tourist was discovered dead inside the Mudra Tulum hotel in Tulum, Quintana Roo. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, with a possible overdose being the main hypothesis. Initial reports indicate that hotel staff found the unresponsive guest in one of the rooms and alerted the authorities. Municipal Police and experts from the State Attorney […]
Police Operation Causes Major Traffic on Tulum-Playa del Carmen Highway
This afternoon, a police operation involving various military units caused significant traffic congestion on the Tulum-Playa del Carmen stretch of federal highway 307, near Akumal. The operation began around 6 p.m. and lasted for approximately two hours. Elements of the State Police, Mexican Army, National Guard, and State Attorney General’s Office were positioned on one […]
Quintana Roo Government Responds to Luisito Comunica’s Complaint About High Taxi Fares in Cancun
The Secretary of Government of Quintana Roo has announced plans to regulate taxi services at all state airports following a viral complaint by influencer Luisito Comunica about high taxi fares in Cancun. Luisito Comunica recently shared his experience on Instagram, where he expressed his discontent with what he described as an abuse of taxi fares. […]
American Airlines Cancels Mérida-Dallas Flight
American Airlines canceled its afternoon flight 2200 from Mérida to Dallas, Texas, on Thursday. This flight typically arrives at 3:05 p.m. and departs at 3:55 p.m. Despite this cancellation, fourteen of the thirty-two scheduled arrival flights for Thursday will operate in the morning. These include Aeromexico flight 840 and Viva Aerobus flight 4290 from Mexico […]
Mérida to Launch Solar Panel Program Amid Surge in Property Tax Discount Requests
The Mérida City Council is set to launch a solar panel acquisition program in mid-2025, announced Raúl Escalante, director of the Municipality’s Environment and Animal Welfare Unit. This initiative aims to promote the use of alternative energies to reduce pollution. Escalante noted that while the parameters for Mérida residents to access this support have not […]
MEXICAN PESO UNDER PRESSURE: Banxico’s Dovish Shift and US Fed’s Conservative Outlook Weigh on Currency
The Mexican Peso took a hit on Thursday as the Banco de Mexico (Banxico) hinted at faster interest rate cuts, potentially up to 150 basis points (bps), in upcoming meetings. This dovish shift has raised concerns about the interest rate differential between Mexico and the US, which could lead to further depreciation of the Peso. […]