The city of Cancún has taken a significant step towards reducing excessive alcohol consumption by approving a reduction in restaurant closing hours. The new measures, aimed at curbing late-night revelry, will see the closure time for nightlife establishments such as restaurants, bars, and nightclubs moved up to 3 a.m. Municipal President Ana Paty Peralta announced […]

A staggering 886 vehicles were stolen in Quintana Roo over the first four months of this year, accounting for a massive 95.06% of all vehicle thefts reported on the Yucatán Peninsula. The data, released by the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System, shows that Yucatán and Campeche reported significantly fewer cases, with 29 […]

A wave of irregular subdivisions has swept through Quintana Roo, prompting authorities to take swift action against those responsible. The Environmental Protection Attorney General’s Office has confirmed that 12 criminal proceedings have been filed against developers who have engaged in environmental crimes and property scams. According to Alonso Fernández Lemmen Meyer, head of the Environmental […]

After a three-year hiatus, the scourge of sargassum has returned to Quintana Roo’s tourist hotspots, leaving a trail of destruction and disappointment in its wake. The macroalgae has descended upon Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Puerto Morelos, burying beaches under its thick blanket of vegetation. While Cancún, located further north, has thus far been spared […]

A Volaris airline plane experienced a mechanical issue on Thursday afternoon, forcing the temporary closure of Tulum International Airport. The incident occurred when Volaris Flight 1400, arriving from Guadalajara, suffered damage to its front landing gear as it touched down at the airport. Despite the malfunction, there were no major incidents or emergencies among passengers, […]

A wave of violence has swept through the municipality of Tulum, leaving two women dead and their families reeling from the senseless killings. The first incident occurred on Thursday, May 29, around 4:40 p.m. at a beach area near the Ahau Hotel. A 911 emergency call reported a woman injured by gunfire, but when paramedics […]

Tulum, a once-thriving tourist destination in Mexico’s Quintana Roo state, has been plagued by violence and crime for the past decade. Since 2015, the city has seen over 15,000 people targeted and 428 killed at the hands of criminal gangs. The situation has become so dire that authorities have warned tourists to exercise extreme caution […]

A sophisticated crime ring operating in Cancún, Quintana Roo, has been dismantled by authorities after a series of arrests were made in connection with a massive scam involving the sale of nonexistent land and homes. The group, led by Paulo “N” and comprised of four women, allegedly operated through a carefully structured narrative, claiming to […]

A recent YouTube video by Argentine couple Pablo and Danay have sent shockwaves through social media, as they compare the prices of basic products between Cancún, Mexico, and their home country. The pair, who recently relocated to the resort city, were astonished to discover that many everyday items are significantly more expensive in Argentina. In […]

State Governor Mara Lezama recently visited the community of Nuevo Canaán to oversee the progress of the rehabilitation project for the bridge connecting this town with Miguel Alemán in Othón P. Blanco municipality. This long-awaited infrastructure improvement aims to provide a reliable and safe passage for residents, who have endured isolation during severe storms. The […]