The Mexican Caribbean Hotel Council warned that the Quintana Roo government’s initiative to increase the Visitax tax by 25%, a tax that foreign tourists must pay to enter and leave the state, would jeopardize Mexico’s tourism competitiveness. “While other international destinations are adjusting tax burdens downward to attract more visitors, the Quintana Roo state government’s […]
More than 500 Welfare Homes delivered in Quintana Roo
Families received the deeds to their new homes, located in municipalities such as Cancún and Playa del Carmen. In less than a week, more than 500 families in Quintana Roo received the keys and deeds to their homes as part of the Housing for Well-being program, which aims to deliver 63,000 units by December 2027. […]
Profeco shuts down Roberto Palazuelos’ hotel in Tulum: English menu, forced tips, and no displayed rates
Due to numerous complaints from tourists and consumers, the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) conducted an operation in Tulum and ordered the closure of several establishments, including a luxury hotel owned by Roberto Palazuelos called Diamante K. In the case of the celebrity, the agency stated that he was committing several violations, including forced tips, […]
A fight between taxi drivers and a tourist in Playa del Carmen goes viral.
A new episode of violence has once again raised alarms in the tourist heart of Playa del Carmen, after videos went viral showing taxi drivers from the Lázaro Cárdenas union fighting with a tourist. Although initial reports suggested the taxi drivers had tried to overcharge the fare, it was later confirmed that the tourist threw […]
“El Rayo”, alleged leader of the CJNG in Quintana Roo, is captured
The Quintana Roo State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) reported the arrest of Ernesto Guadalupe “N,” known as “El Rayo,” identified as the alleged operational leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in Playa del Carmen. The arrest was the result of an interagency operation carried out on November 25, 2025, at the intersection of […]
Sinaloa and Sonora lead the country in inflation; Quintana Roo has the lowest.
Sinaloa and Sonora led the country’s inflation during the first half of November 2025 with variations of 3.29% and 3.19%, respectively, figures that significantly exceed the national average of 0.47%, reported the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). In contrast, Quintana Roo registered the lowest variation with a deflation of -0.36%. The inflationary behavior […]
Playa del Carmen strengthens cooperation with France to boost tourism and security
The mayor of Playa del Carmen, Estefanía Mercado, held a working meeting with the Consul General of France in Mexico, Vincent Perrin, and the Consul of France in Cancún, Emmanuel Grimbaum, to strengthen strategic alliances that will boost tourism, investment, and bilateral cooperation. The meeting, held in the Javier Rojo Gómez Hall of the old […]
Animal abandonment and abuse are on the rise in Cozumel.
Animal abandonment and abuse continue to rise in Cozumel, a phenomenon reflected daily on social media through reports of pets abandoned on the streets, many of them in serious health conditions. One of the most recent cases is that of a dog named “Solovino” by her rescuers. She was found by a citizen, Jimena, who […]
Tulum Air Show 2026
State and federal authorities, along with organizers of the Mexican Aerospace Fair (FAMEX), held a coordination meeting at the C5 facilities to advance preparations for the Tulum Air Show 2026, the aeronautical event scheduled to take place from April 23 to 26, 2026, at the Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport in Tulum. The meeting is […]
Mexican and foreign women rescued from prostitution ring in Playa del Carmen
At least ten Mexican and foreign women were rescued from a human trafficking and prostitution ring in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, the State Attorney General’s Office reported. The rescue took place at a bar located on the Cancún-Tulum federal highway, between Avenida Juárez and Calle Sur. The women, including eight Mexicans, one Cuban, and […]