Crocodiles in Cancún: Authorities Respond to 15 Sightings per Year

Cancún has become a hotspot for crocodile sightings, with authorities reporting an average of 15 incidents each year. The Benito Juárez Municipal Fire Department is often called upon to respond to these cases, which typically involve the animals emerging from the mangroves and entering the streets. According to Aquileo Cervantes Álvarez, head of the department, […]

Human Remains Found Near Playa del Carmen Entrance

A grim discovery was made near the entrance to Playa del Carmen on Federal Highway 307, where workers found a bag containing human remains in an advanced state of decomposition. The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 5, around 7 p.m., approximately 500 meters from a police checkpoint in the direction of Cancun. The remains were […]

13 Women Rescued from Trafficking and Exploitation in Cancun

Authorities in Cancun have rescued 13 women, including five migrants, during an operation targeting a bar linked to sexual exploitation. The raid, conducted by the National Guard (GN) and the Quintana Roo Prosecutor’s Office, highlights the pervasive criminal networks exploiting vulnerable women and migrants in tourist hotspots. The rescue followed a complaint about the possible […]

Tulum Introduces 400 Golf Carts to Ease Tourist Traffic

In response to the surge in tourism driven by the Mayan Train, Tulum International Airport ‘Felipe Carrillo Puerto’ and Jaguar National Park have launched 400 golf carts as an alternative mode of transportation. The initiative was made official with the publication of the concession titles in the Official State Gazette, granting permits to four private […]

Integrating Electric Scooters into Playa del Carmen’s Traffic Regulations

The Mobility Commission of Solidaridad is set to begin analyzing regulations to address the growing concerns over electric scooters, which have already caused several severe road accidents in Playa del Carmen, especially in the tourist areas. Renán Santos Morales, the commission’s president, stated that the lack of regulations for these devices has led to numerous […]

Dental Tourism Thrives in Quintana Roo

In Quintana Roo, 70% of medical tourism is focused on dental care. To strengthen this industry, the Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex) organized the 1st Business Roundtable. “This event aims to boost dental tourism in Cancun. Among all medical branches, dental tourism attracts the most patients. Currently, 50 to 70 clinics actively provide […]

Interpol Mexico Arrests Two Americans for Fraud in Quintana Roo

Authorities in Quintana Roo, with the assistance of Interpol, have arrested two American citizens, Paul “N” and Christy Lin “N,” for allegedly defrauding a hotel chain. The arrests carried out by the Investigative Police attached to the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE), were confirmed on Wednesday morning. The legal representative of the unnamed hotel chain […]

Unpaid Wages: Tulum Restaurant Workers Speak Out

Former employees of a coastal restaurant in Tulum are speaking out about unpaid wages, warning other workers about businessmen allegedly neglecting their labor obligations. The establishment, previously operating under brands such as Lemba, La Sundanguera, IT, and Zamna on the Beach, is now facing allegations from its former staff. One of the complainants, who served […]

Flooding in Isla Mujeres Exposes Drainage System Inefficiencies

The mainland area of Isla Mujeres, known as Rancho Viejo, is facing significant issues with flooding during rainy seasons, highlighting the inefficiency of the drainage system. This problem has caused discomfort and concern among residents, with accidents being reported. The flooding not only disrupts traffic but also poses a risk of water contamination, affecting the […]