The tourism industry in Tulum, Mexico, is facing a significant downturn. The bustling destination, once a crown jewel of the Riviera Maya, is struggling with a “deepening” decline characterized by empty airports, shuttered local businesses, and abandoned hotels. Major airlines, including Aeroméxico, Volaris, and American Airlines, have announced the closure of a significant number of […]
QUINTANA ROO, Mexico – Quintana Roo has recorded the highest number of victims of sexual assault and abuse in the Yucatán Peninsula, according to the latest data from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System. For the period spanning January through September, the state recorded an average of two victims daily for simple […]
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico – Kirt Alan Griffin, a 62-year-old American citizen, has publicly denounced the alleged theft of his Toyota SUV in Playa del Carmen, accusing a criminal network of using fraudulent documentation and potentially involving public officials to facilitate the crime. Griffin reports that his vehicle was stolen in April 2026. According to […]
QUINTANA ROO, Mexico – The Secretary of Tourism of Quintana Roo, Bernardo Cueto Riestra, recently faced questioning regarding a perceived downturn in the state’s tourism industry, offering a defense of the current administration’s performance while grappling with inconsistent figures and external economic pressures. During a session before the state legislature, Cueto Riestra addressed criticisms regarding […]
CANCÚN, Mexico – Residents of Cancún are struggling with a double burden: soaring water costs and unreliable service. Recent economic data reveals that the state of Quintana Roo holds the third-highest water rate in Mexico, a situation that has sparked growing frustration among the local population. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics […]
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Between 10 and 15 restaurants in Playa del Carmen have permanently closed their doors during the current off-season, while other establishments have chosen to temporarily suspend operations to undergo renovations or provide staff with much-needed rest. Roberto Lepe, president of the National Chamber of the Restaurant and Food Seasoning Industry […]
CANCÚN, Mexico — A video shared on social media has caused concern after two sharks were captured approaching the shoreline in Cancún, moving into areas frequented by tourists. The footage shows the marine predators getting dangerously close to people swimming in the water. In the video, bystanders can be seen shouting at swimmers to retreat […]
CANCÚN, Quintana Roo — The National Action Party (PAN) in Quintana Roo has officially rejected the proposed increase to the Derecho de No Residente (DNR)—a tax on non-resident visitors—for 2027, arguing that the hike fails to address the root issues facing the region’s tourism industry. During a press conference in Cancún, PAN leadership presented a […]
Fitch Ratings has issued a warning regarding the financial health of Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, placing the municipality under a high credit risk category with a “probable default” on its short-term debt. The rating agency attributes this precarious situation to a strained tourism-based economy and escalating operating expenditures. According to the analysis, Playa del […]
As Hurricane Isaías intensifies into a Category 3 storm, it is currently moving toward the northern Gulf of Mexico coast. While the hurricane is expected to make landfall in the United States between Florida and Alabama, its circulation will continue to bring significant rainfall and potential hazards to the Mexican state of Quintana Roo through […]