Jorge Escudero Buerva, leader of the Citizens’ Council in Quintana Roo, warned that the state is facing a loss of tourism competitiveness compared to destinations like the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, stemming from increased taxes, a lack of international promotion, and infrastructure problems that are damaging the image of the Mexican Caribbean. The citizens’ representative […]

In an extraordinary session, the Playa del Carmen City Council authorized Mayor Estefanía Mercado to contract one or more short-term loans for up to 150 million pesos to address immediate liquidity problems, partly due to the drop in revenue resulting from the negative impacts of sargassum seaweed. The short-term contract obligates the municipal government to […]

“500 BILLION PESOS SWALLOWED BY SEDENA WITHOUT ACCOUNTABILITY” Military-run companies lacking transparency manage tourism in Tulum. Where are the profits? How does this benefit the people? How does the Maya Train, Jaguar Park, or the airport benefit us? Who are they accountable to? Where do the profits go, if there are any? TULUM, QUINTANA ROO, […]

A large police presence was reported on the Cozumel boardwalk this Sunday after three Mexican tourists were involved in a series of altercations that escalated into a fight, leaving one person hospitalized and two arrested. The incident occurred in one of the island’s busiest areas, drawing attention from both visitors and residents. What is known […]

The president of the National Chamber of the Restaurant Industry (CANIRAC) in Playa del Carmen, Roberto Lepe, criticized the handling of sargassum in the destination and compared it to the effective measures implemented in Puerto Morelos. He also indicated that there are expectations for hotel occupancy, but believes the reality is quite different. “Sargassum is […]

Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama presided over the opening of the St. Regis Costa Mujeres hotel, an ultra-luxury project that bolsters tourism expansion in the Mexican Caribbean. Mara Lezama highlighted the $250 million investment, noting that it reflects investor confidence in the Mexican Caribbean—the “Vacation Capital of the World”—while also creating new jobs and fostering […]

The lobster season, which begins this Wednesday, could be ruined by the arrival of sargassum—present at unprecedented levels that even alter sea temperatures—warned Baltazar Gómez Catzín, president of the Quintana Roo Fishing Cooperatives Federation. Meanwhile, fishermen stated that their daily catch is at risk of spoiling because docking their boats is often difficult; the seaweed […]

The governments of Belize, Mexico, and Quintana Roo made progress in consolidating a joint strategy to strengthen economic cooperation and promote new investments in the region during a high-level meeting held at the border crossing of Santa Elena, Belize. The meeting, officially announced from Belmopan, brought together representatives from the Government of Belize, the Federal […]

Health authorities in Quintana Roo continue active epidemiological surveillance of a bacterial disease known as leptospirosis, after confirming five cases in the state so far in 2026. With the start of the rainy season, authorities urged the public to strengthen preventive measures and reduce the risk of infection. The state health department explained that heavy […]

The resumption of flights between Brazil and Cancun is a fundamental step towards diversifying tourism, a benefit already being felt in the destination, highlighted Marcos Gutiérrez Martínez, president of Empresarios por Quintana Roo (Businessmen for Quintana Roo). Since June 20th, this direct flight between Cancun and Brasilia has resumed, with three weekly frequencies and year-round […]