Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is promoting her country’s role as mediator in talks between the US government, led by Donald Trump, and Cuba, controlled by Raúl Castro. One of the expected outcomes of these talks is the opening of the island to major US hotel chains, which would be detrimental to Cancún and the Riviera […]
Demand for same-sex marriages grows in Cancun
People from the community who wish to join legally can do so by going to the civil registry. In two years, 242 equal marriages have been carried out in the civil registry in Cancun, some within the collective wedding event held by the municipality of Benito Juárez on February 14. Although the call has already closed, at least two same-sex […]
Riviera Maya Hoteliers Celebrate Restoration of e-Visa to Brazilian Tourists
The AHRM hopes that this migratory measure is not only because of the World Cup. The Riviera Maya Hotel Association (AHRM) welcomed the announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) to have restored, as of February 5, the option of processing electronic visas for Brazilian citizens entering Mexico by air. “It is very positive news for […]
Cancun: abandoned buildings and premises rescued in the hotel zone
In Cancun, abandoned buildings and businesses will be rescued in order to improve the urban image of the city. The above, through the Secretariat of Urban Development of Benito Juárez, which initiated an intervention plan in different parts of the city and the hotel zone, reported its head, Nahielli Orozco. The official explained that these […]
The 11th Annual Tamale and Atole Fair 2026 in Playa del Carmen concludes with great success
•It generates an economic impact of over one million pesos for the benefit of local vendors. PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MX.— With a massive turnout and an economic impact exceeding one million pesos, the Eleventh Tamale and Atole Fair 2026 concluded with great success, solidifying its position as an emblematic event promoted by the government, led […]
Millionaire robbery of Cancun hospital: what is known about the case
A millionaire robbery registered on January 29 in a hospital in Cancun is being investigated by state authorities, who have already reported arrests and arrests. MEXICO CITY — The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Quintana Roo confirmed that it is investigating an aggravated robbery committed in a private hospital in Cancun, in the municipality of Benito […]
Travelers in Mexico Face Disruptions as Cancun and Mexico City Airports Report 154 Delays and a New Flight Cancellation Affecting Major Airlines
According to Travel and Tour World Flight delays and cancellations are wreaking havoc at Cancun International and Lic. Benito Juárez International airports, leaving travelers frustrated as they try to get to their destinations. Over the past few days, both airports have seen 154 delays and 1 cancellation. These disruptions have significantly impacted international and domestic flights, causing long waits, missed connections, and […]
Coparmex Cancun warns of a 62% increase in extortion crimes
According to data from the local branch of the Mexican Employers’ Confederation (Coparmex), Cancún accounts for more than 85% of extortion cases across the entire Yucatán Peninsula. María Jovita Portillo Navarro, president of this local employers’ organization, stated that in Cancún alone, the cumulative number of cases between January and November 2025 reached 162, representing […]
Cancun will celebrate the “Pizza Festival” at Malecón Tajamar
The mayor of Cancún, Ana Paty Peralta, announced the “Cancún, Pizza Festival” gastronomic event, which will take place in July at the Malecón Tajamar boardwalk. The announcement was made from Madrid, as part of the agreements reached at the 2026 International Tourism Fair (FITUR). During her remarks, the mayor emphasized that the event will promote […]
Sargassum increases on Cancun beaches due to cold fronts
The arrival of seven tons of sargassum seaweed on Cancún’s beaches is not an unusual phenomenon, but rather a result of current weather conditions. These flows of macroalgae will continue until February due to the cold fronts. The Director of Public Services in Benito Juárez, Antonio de la Torre Chambé, indicated that, despite the increase […]