A crackdown on health and hygiene standards has resulted in six Cancún restaurants being sanctioned for failing to comply with regulations in the municipality of Benito Juárez. According to Jaime Torres Viveros, director of health risk protection in the state, daily inspections are conducted at restaurants, diners, supermarkets, street markets, and street vendors, primarily in […]

A wave of gunfire swept through various neighborhoods on the tranquil island of Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, leaving residents reeling and authorities scrambling to contain the situation. According to eyewitnesses, police mobilized in force after receiving numerous emergency calls to the 911 hotline. While officials have yet to confirm the outcome of a violent confrontation […]

The government of Quintana Roo has taken decisive action to combat fraudulent property sales in the state, intervening in 70 irregular real estate developments that do not have permits. According to José Alonso Ovando, head of the Secretariat of Sustainable Urban Territorial Development (Sedetus), these interventions are designed to stop illegal property sales and protect […]

The city of Playa del Carmen is poised to take center stage in Mexico’s cultural tourism scene as Municipal President Estefanía Mercado launches an ambitious initiative to make it the country’s epicenter of cultural tourism. Through a collaborative effort with the Municipal Institute of Culture and the Arts, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Ministry […]

The weekend witnessed a surge in sargassum arrivals along Quintana Roo’s coast, with Playa del Carmen and Tulum bearing the brunt of the invasion. While the hotel zone in Cancún and the island of Cozumel also experienced significant arrivals, they were less intense compared to Playa and Tulum. According to Esteban Jesús Amaro Mauricio, director […]

As the 2025 rainy season approaches, the Quintana Roo Health Secretariat has ramped up its efforts to combat dengue fever through a targeted strategy aimed at eliminating mosquito breeding sites. The campaign emphasizes the importance of community participation in eradicating potential habitats for the disease-carrying insects. Citizens are being urged to thoroughly clean patios, gardens, […]

The installation of sargassum barriers in Quintana Roo has reached an advanced stage, with nearly 100% completion reported by the head of the state’s Secretariat of Ecology and Environment (SEMA), Oscar Rébora. The structures have been erected at strategic locations along the coast, including Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, and Mahahual. Rébora noted that while […]

The coastal road in Tulum is undergoing significant rehabilitation under the supervision of Municipal President Diego Castañón. The mayor emphasizes that this project was one of the most pressing needs for the municipality, and now it is beginning to take shape. The rehabilitation efforts are nearing completion, with three kilometers of the coastal area being […]

The beaches of Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Puerto Morelos are struggling to cope with a massive influx of sargassum, a type of seaweed that is causing chaos for tourists and local businesses. María Elena Island, located in the region, is particularly affected by the invasion. “We can’t bring boats close to the pier because […]

The Secretariat of Sustainable Urban Territorial Development (Sedetus) has confirmed that at least 152 government-owned properties in Cozumel have been invaded or sold illegally, sparking concerns over potential fraud and legal conflicts. According to Genaro Sena Vidal, Director of Liaison and Housing in the municipality, the problem stems from a lack of follow-up on the […]