A wave of violence swept through the tourist city of Cancun, Mexico, on Saturday, May 10th, resulting in at least two fatalities and leaving authorities scrambling to contain the situation. According to reports from the Quintana Roo Citizen Security Secretariat (SSC), a fight between several individuals erupted in the hotel zone of Cancun, ultimately claiming […]
Mexican Authorities Rescue Over 20 Women Trapped in Human Trafficking Ring in Quintana Roo
In a significant operation, more than 20 women, including 21 Mexicans and 5 Colombians, have been rescued from a human trafficking ring operating in the municipality of Benito Juárez, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The victims were forced into prostitution and paid as little as 250 pesos per client, with their controllers taking […]
Tulum Airport’s Impact on Passenger Traffic Leaves Cancún and Cozumel Feeling the Pinch
A recent analysis by Monex Casa de Bolsa has revealed a significant decline in passenger traffic at Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (Asur) airports, including Cancún and Cozumel, due to the integration of Tulum International Airport into the airport system. According to data from January to April, Asur handled 14.46 million passengers, marking a 3.6% annual […]
Cancún on Brink: Rising Violence Drives Businesses Out of Mexico’s Top Tourist Paradise
The once-thriving tourism hub is now reeling under the grip of organized crime and a wave of violence that has forced local businesses to shut down, leaving entrepreneurs living in fear for their lives. The economic powerhouse of the Mexican Caribbean, Quintana Roo state, home to Cancún and Playa del Carmen, was once synonymous with […]
Nichupté Bridge in Cancún Set to Open in December 2025
The much-anticipated Nichupté Bridge project in Cancún has been making steady progress, with the latest update indicating that its inauguration is now scheduled for December 2025. According to José Antoni Esteva, Secretary of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation, the initial projection for the bridge’s opening was August 2025. However, Esteva confirmed that the new opening date […]
Quintana Roo Residents to Receive Free Internet Chips After Being Left Behind in Initial Rollout
Residents who were initially selected as beneficiaries of the Conecta Quintana Roo program last year but failed to receive their free internet chips will have two chances to claim them, starting next week. According to the operating rules of this social initiative, those eligible for the benefit can collect their SIM cards at designated local […]
Reporting Animal Abuse in Quintana Roo: Authorities Provide Contact Information for Municipalities
The recent surge in reports of animal abuse in the state of Quintana Roo has prompted authorities to share information on how citizens can report such incidents. Following a disturbing video that went viral online, showing a three-month-old Chihuahua named “Osito” being tied to a drone by a group of young people in Xul-Ha, Bacalar, […]
Quintana Roo Braces for 2025 Hurricane Season: What to Expect
The state of Quintana Roo is gearing up for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, with Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa urging residents to take precautions and stay informed about official forecasts. According to the governor’s announcement, the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will officially begin on June 1, affecting the state of Quintana Roo. However, the Ministry […]
Quintana Roo could be home to Mexico’s first regenerative community prototype.
International consultant Carlos Dehesa set his sights on Quintana Roo to host the first prototype of a regenerative community in Mexico after touring Mayan communities in the central part of the state where, without institutional discourse or green labels, a sustainability rooted in the land and the community is already being experienced. Over several days, […]
First It Was the Eco-Minded Beach Bums, Now the ‘Tulum-inati’ Are Transforming One of Mexico’s Mayan Heartlands
Until recently, Tulum was a sleepy town on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula with deep connections to its Mayan roots. Even when American beach bums began to move there, Tulum still carried a quaint, hippie-chic vibe. But the town’s popularity exploded over the pandemic, according to Sally Sudol, an agent with the Agency who moved to the […]