In a bid to safeguard the island of Cozumel’s fragile ecosystems, the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) has temporarily closed two real estate developments that were operating without the necessary environmental permits. The closures took place on May 20 and 21 after Profepa conducted three inspections in areas considered highly sensitive due to their […]

As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, concerns about natural disasters have been on the rise. One question that has sparked curiosity is whether a tsunami can occur in Cancun. While it may seem alarming, the probability of a tsunami occurring in this popular tourist destination is relatively low. The reason for this low risk is […]

The arrival of sargassum along Mexico’s Caribbean coast has had a devastating impact on tourism businesses, with restaurant owners and beach club operators reporting a significant decline in customers. The accumulation of sargassum has made the beaches almost unrecognizable, leaving visitors disappointed and frustrated. Restaurant owner Rodrigo Pérez described the situation as “more sargassum than […]

A man identified as Eder Alexis “N” has been arrested by authorities in Quintana Roo for allegedly assaulting a foreign tourist at Cancún International Airport. The arrest comes after a video was shared on social media showing the suspect attempting to prevent a woman from boarding an Uber vehicle. According to preliminary investigations, the suspect […]

Following a recent inspection of hurricane shelters in the municipalities of Playa del Carmen and Puerto Aventuras, Mario Alejandro Moguel Rosado, president of the local College of Civil Engineers, has reassured residents that none of the issues identified pose a significant risk to the population in the event of a meteorological emergency. According to Moguel […]

The Tulum municipal government has launched a comprehensive campaign to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits diseases such as Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya. With the onset of the rainy season, officials are working tirelessly to prevent outbreaks and ensure healthy environments for residents. Under the supervision of Mayor Diego Castañón, the Municipal Health Directorate […]

A growing number of foreigners living in Tulum have taken to the streets, protesting what they perceive as unfair exclusion from free access to the beaches of Jaguar Park. The federal nature reserve has been a point of contention, with local residents allowed to enter for free by showing their National Institute of Statistics (INE) […]

The municipal government of Playa del Carmen has called on public and private companies to join forces in improving the city’s urban infrastructure. In an effort to strengthen the city’s identity and protect the environment, a working meeting was held with service providers and social enterprises to discuss restructuring, replacement, repair, and maintenance actions for […]

A prolonged power outage in the coastal city of Playa del Carmen has left residents without electricity for an extended period, sparking widespread discontent and calls for improved service from the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE). The blackout, which began on Tuesday afternoon and continued until Wednesday evening, affected several neighborhoods including Villas del Sol, Misión […]