An incident of alleged street harassment in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, has gained international attention after a video surfaced showing a woman directly confronting her aggressor. The incident, recorded in a busy shopping plaza, shows the moment the young woman decides not to ignore the comments she received and questions the man’s behavior (who […]
QRoo: alert for 75% increase in sargassum at Easter
The Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) warned about the 75% increase in sargassum just for the Easter season and the arrival of tourists for the World Cup in the summer. For the entity, the greatest concern lies in the Western Central Atlantic, where a colossal mass of 280,097 tons is estimated to move westwards. The […]
Purge of aviators in Tulum leaves more than 100 casualties on municipal payroll
The municipal government of Tulum has carried out a major administrative cleanup that resulted in the removal of more than 100 individuals from the municipal payroll. These individuals are described as “aviadores”—people who received a salary without actually performing any work. The purge is part of a broader effort to reorganize and professionalize the municipal […]
Erosion Forces Authorities to Close Beach Access at Playa Pelícanos
The coastal erosion recorded in recent weeks exposed the base of a structure located in Playa Pelícanos, at the height of 44th Street with CTM, which forced the restriction of access to the area due to the risk it represents for visitors. The progressive removal of sand caused by the waves and the recent cold […]
Government of Isla Mujeres Forms New Alliance to Strengthen Sea Turtle Conservation
A collaboration agreement was signed with IMIPAS, to work on the conservation and research of this emblematic species for the islanders. As part of its commitment to the preservation of the sea turtle, the municipal government headed by Mayor Atenea Gómez Ricalde, signed a collaboration agreement with the Mexican Institute for Research in Fisheries and […]
Tulum will host the Air Show 2026 with air shows and activities in the aeronautical sector
Tulum will host the Tulum Air Show 2026, an event of national and international scope focused on aviation, the aerospace industry, and the dissemination of technical and academic knowledge of the sector. According to official information, the program includes the promotional launch of the Mexico Aerospace Fair (FAMEX), as well as an international aviation congress, aircraft exhibitions, specialized conferences, and […]
Real Estate Fair Aims to Bring Transparency and Legal Certainty to Tulum’s Property Market
With the joint participation of the private initiative and the three levels of government, Tulum will host the first public real estate fair of its kind in the country, a space that has as its main objective to provide legal certainty to those who wish to buy, sell, or invest in real estate in the […]
Playa del Carmen Installs 5‑Kilometer Barrier to Contain Incoming Sargassum
The City Council began the placement of a marine barrier of up to five linear kilometers to contain the sargassum landfall, which represents one of the most extensive containment actions implemented in recent years. The installation began in the section between Fundadores Park and the Constituyentes pier, extending towards Playa Golondrinas, with 69 modules of […]
Vacation rental earnings decline due to oversupply and regulation in Quintana Roo
The Association of Professional Vacation Rental Managers (APAR) released figures for the end of 2025 in Quintana Roo, showing an 8% decrease in market value. Manuel Lozano, president of APAR, explained that while they generated approximately 686 million pesos in 2025 from their services, the previous year the figure reached 747 million. The average occupancy […]
Mahahual on alert after jaguar attack on dogs
Two dogs were attacked by a jaguar in an area near the jungle in Mahahual, in southern Quintana Roo. According to reports, the pets were in homes with reinforced structures; however, the feline managed to attack them. After being alerted by neighbors, personnel from the Proyecto Akk Mahahual association went to the site to provide […]