In Tulum, Quintana Roo, a traffic violation escalated into a case of kidnapping and extortion involving three local police officers. The officers, identified as Carmen “N,” Gustavo Isabel “N,” and Celiano Gerardo “N,” stopped a driver for traveling in the wrong direction. Instead of issuing a fine, they subdued the driver and placed him in […]

From February 26 to March 4, the Playa del Carmen carnival will take place, aiming for a historic impact with a lineup that includes internationally renowned artists. Municipal President Estefanía Mercado emphasized the importance of entertainment as a human right and highlighted the event’s multicultural representation. To reflect Playa del Carmen’s diverse community, which includes […]

Raúl Uribe, representative of Uribe Ingenieros, announced that the tidal energy project in Cozumel is progressing well and is expected to be completed by August or September. The project aims to generate electricity by harnessing the movement of tides. Uribe emphasized the importance of utilizing natural resources such as water for clean energy generation. The […]

A tourist van from the “Cristalino” hotel in Quintana Roo slid and nearly sank into Laguna Bacalar, prompting immediate intervention from local authorities. The incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. and involved the Civil Protection, Ecology, and Inspection Departments, led by councilman José Alfredo “Chepe” Contreras. Romel Cano, Director of Ecology, confirmed that the Cristalino Hotel […]

Carlos Alberto Guarneros Argüelles, a student at the Faculty of Architecture and Design of the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico (UAEMéx), was last seen in Toluca on February 8. After several days of being missing, his body was discovered in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo. Bathers in Playa del Carmen alerted authorities when […]

During a surprise search of the Cozumel penitentiary, authorities uncovered a variety of prohibited items, including adult toys, refrigerators, and illicit substances. According to the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) of Quintana Roo, the operation aimed to detect and confiscate non-permitted items within the prison. The search yielded five adult toys, cell phones, and even […]

Cozumel is set to receive a significant economic boost as 37 cruise ships carrying a total of 119,907 tourists will dock on the island during the week of February 10 to 16. The anticipated economic impact is nearly 11 million dollars. According to the Quintana Roo Port Authority (Apiqroo), the week began on Monday with […]

Federal Highway 307 at the northern entrance to Tulum was blocked for approximately two hours by protesters demanding free beach access and the repeal of entry fees at Jaguar Park for foreign tourists. The protest began before noon at the intersections of Cobá Avenue and Tulum Avenue. Despite authorities setting up a dialogue table, the […]

Hoteliers in downtown Tulum attribute low occupancy rates to the fees required to enter the beaches within Jaguar Park. The decline has been particularly noticeable among Mexican tourists, who find it difficult to pay 255 Mexican pesos (about 12 dollars) per person. Jesús García from the Chilam Balam hotel stated that Tulum is losing family […]

Municipal Police in Playa del Carmen have arrested 10 individuals, consisting of five men and five women, for allegedly invading land near the Bali subdivision. The operation was prompted by local residents reporting the presence of an armed group in the area. The incident occurred near the invasion known as “Las Torres.” Residents reported that […]