CANCUN, MEXICO — A series of three separate armed attacks in the Mexican Caribbean tourism hub of Cancun have left one person dead and another wounded, highlighting growing concerns over public safety in the region. Security forces, including the Mexican Navy, the National Guard, and State Police, were deployed to various locations to respond to the […]
The Mexican Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR) has secured a court order to indict five individuals for their alleged participation in an organized crime network dedicated to human trafficking. Among those charged is Erik Gutiérrez, the former head of the Operational Unit of the Tourist Police Directorate in Benito Juárez, Quintana Roo. He is joined […]
BACALAR, MEXICO — A local government official in Quintana Roo is facing formal complaints and potential sanctions after being accused of trespassing in a restricted archaeological zone. Diana Xuluc, the Youth Coordinator for Bacalar, came under fire following the publication of a social media video showing her clandestinely entering the archaeological ruins in Nuevo Jerusalén. […]
Guatemala’s Public Ministry announced on Monday the successful recapture of two high-profile gang members in Mexico following a major prison breach in the country earlier this year. The suspects, identified as Rudy Agosto (alias ‘Smoking’) and Lester Gabriel (alias ‘Liro Spyder’), are members of the notorious Barrio 18 gang. They were apprehended by local authorities […]
This year’s summer season will be complicated, even more so than the already difficult 2025 season, acknowledged Bernardo Cueto Riestra, Secretary of Tourism for Quintana Roo. He emphasized that a significant factor is the global reduction in airline seats due to the increase in jet fuel prices, which puts the leading Caribbean destination on alert, […]
Have you noticed? If you’re very observant of your surroundings, you’ll have noticed two things—or more—regarding the Security Council and, especially, the authorities in charge of Public Safety and Investigations: they haven’t mentioned anything about organized crime and the cartels that dominate the state. Every Monday, these authorities come out with a pre-prepared script announcing […]
Sargassum Continues to Arrive on Quintana Roo Beaches During the 2026 Summer Vacation Season The arrival of sargassum on the beaches of Quintana Roo continues to mark the beginning of the 2026 summer vacation season. Although some destinations still offer favorable conditions for visitors, the latest Sargassum Monitoring Report, dated July 6, 2026, confirms that […]
With a moving religious celebration that brought together hundreds of people, the festivities in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, patron saint of Playa del Carmen, officially began on Sunday, July 5. This tradition, which has strengthened the identity, faith, and sense of belonging of the people of Playa del Carmen for more than […]
Domestic tourism is shaping up to be the main support for the summer vacation season in the Mexican Caribbean, in a landscape marked by a reduction in international flights and moderate expectations for hotel occupancy. According to industry representatives, the domestic market and local travelers will be fundamental to maintaining the flow of visitors in […]
Journalist David Jonathann Estrada Castillo left the state of Quintana Roo to protect his life and the safety of his family after publicly presenting evidence of threats against his wife and daughter, while also facing a series of judicial and electoral actions aimed at limiting his journalistic work and his critical reporting about Governor Mara […]