At least six officials from the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) were dismissed over allegations of embezzling six million pesos intended for Christmas bonuses. The officials, including Rubén Zarif Ávalos Garnica (Director of Administration and Finance), Armando Guadalupe Dzib Cupul (Director of Financial Resources), Marte Paolo Cárdenas Fernández (Deputy Director of Accounting), Maritza Gómez Betancourt […]

Mayor Estefanía Mercado oversaw the assembly of a new access arch to Playa del Carmen. The arch will not only beautify the area but also be equipped with video surveillance cameras, contributing to peace-building strategies in Solidaridad. Accompanied by Secretary of Infrastructure and Public Works, Dorys Aké Sierra, the Mayor announced that the project is […]

In a shocking turn of events, businessman Arturo Williams and his wife, Eva M., were arrested on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in connection with alleged child abuse against two minors. The couple had been hiding in the exclusive Real del Sol residential area in Playa del Carmen for approximately nine months after being accused by […]

On Thursday, the Corales Vivos de Cozumel organization reported a tragic event: the mass killing of parrotfish in Cozumel. This wildlife conservation group highlighted the critical importance of this protected species and the severity of the incident. Brigade members from the Corales Vivos de Cozumel collective found over 60 dead parrotfish along the coast near […]

The island of Cozumel is experiencing a surge in tourism activity with the arrival of 33 cruise ships between February 17 and 23, drawing more than 100,000 visitors, as announced by the Port Authority of Quintana Roo (Apiqroo). The impressive influx of tourists commenced last Monday, with the arrival of four large ships, primarily from […]

A couple from Mexico City faced an unexpected setback when they were denied boarding at Cancun International Airport for not presenting a physical medical certificate for their pet, a Yorkie dog. Although they had the document in digital form, the airline required a printed copy. Isaac Alonso, one of the passengers, expressed frustration, noting that […]

The security of Cancun’s hotel zone was called into question again after an attempted execution in broad daylight on Monday, February 17. The incident occurred near the Grand Oasis Cancun hotel. According to Quintana Roo Hoy, around 12:30 p.m., a group of armed men opened fire on a street vendor on the beach in front […]

The municipal president of Cozumel, José Luis Chacón Méndez, has proposed a new security measure that would require commercial establishments to install video surveillance cameras. This initiative, currently under review by the City Council, aims to integrate these cameras into the Security Control and Monitoring Centers (C2 and C5), thereby expanding video surveillance coverage across […]

Indigenous families in Playa del Carmen are still waiting for legal certainty regarding the land they live on in precarious conditions. Displaced by poverty and seeking a better future, many families of indigenous origin were hired to care for and develop tracts of land occupied by small rural landowners during the national land boom. These […]

The Autonomous University of the State of Quintana Roo (Uqroo) has secured an agreement with the University of St. Mary’s, Texas, enabling its law graduates to obtain a license to practice in Texas. On March 6, Uqroo’s Academic Mobility unit will provide more details about this initiative aimed at expanding opportunities for its law graduates. […]