Querétaro municipality rules out tolerance zone for sex work
Juan Carlos Arreguín, technical secretary of the municipality of Querétaro, clarified that, so far, a tolerance zone for sex work has not been established in the state capital. In this regard, he stressed that no sex worker has permission to operate permanently within the city. The municipal government continues to implement operations to inhibit the […]
Querétaro is considering the creation of three new municipalities
The state of Querétaro could add three new municipalities: Santa Rosa Jáuregui, Vizarrón and Santiago Mexquititlán, after the recent installation of the Municipal Affairs Commission in the LXI local Legislature. These initiatives seek to respond to historical, social and economic demands of communities that aspire to manage their own resources. The president of the commission, […]
Campeche Unveils 2025 Economic Package to Attract Investments
Jezrael Larracilla Pérez, the Secretary of Administration and Finance of Campeche, has presented the main components of the 2025 economic package. This initiative aims to boost investment attraction and economic development in the state. Key Strategies 1. Long-Term Vision Study: A comprehensive study for Campeche 2025-2050 will be conducted to define the state’s long-term economic […]
Proposed $42 Cruise Passenger Fee Could Drive Away Tourism from Cozumel and Mahahual
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has warned that cruise lines are considering new itineraries that bypass Mexico due to a proposed $42 fee for cruise passengers. This fee, set to take effect in 2025, could significantly impact Cozumel and Mahahual, two of Mexico’s main cruise ports. Current and Proposed Fees Currently, Jamaica charges $20 per […]
Ritz-Carlton’s Ultra-Luxury Yacht Ilma Arrives in Cozumel
The luxury cruise ship Ilma, part of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and operated by NextGen Cruises Ltd, has arrived in Cozumel. Vagner Elbiorn, General Director of the Quintana Roo Port Authority (APIQROO), officially welcomed the crew and passengers. As part of the welcoming ceremony, a traditional exchange of plaques took place, symbolizing the collaboration and […]
FGE Yucatán Investigates Disappearance of Minor in Mérida
A 17-year-old girl, Yoselin G.P.L., was found in poor condition after being reported missing in Mérida. Her parents revealed the news on social media. The State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) confirmed their awareness of Yoselin’s disappearance and subsequent location. She had boarded a platform taxi, though it was not specified whether it was Uber or […]
Preparations Complete for Alonzo Aznar and Renata Collado’s Wedding in Yucatán
The son of former Spanish President José María Aznar and former Madrid Mayor Ana Botella, Alonzo Aznar, is set to marry Mexican model Renata Collado this weekend. The elegant ceremony will take place at the Sac Chich estate in Acanceh, Yucatán. José María Aznar and his wife, Ana Botella, along with other family members, have […]
Environmental Concerns Over “Peninsula Cancun” Project
The “Peninsula Cancun” project, intended for construction on the Pok Ta Pok golf courses, has raised significant environmental concerns due to potential overexploitation of resources in the area. Opposition from Cancun Hotel Association The hotel and real estate construction project, known as Peninsula Cancun, continues to be a contentious issue in southern Mexico. The Cancun […]
Should Carnival be moved to February? This is what the mayor of Veracruz says
After Governor Rocío Nahle commented that she would seek to speak with the mayor of Veracruz, Patricia Lobeira Rodríguez, to return the Carnival to the traditional dates, the municipal president stated that it would be impossible because two carnivals cannot be held in one fiscal year. “With us it would be practically impossible because as […]