A foreign student from the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico has drowned in Playa del Carmen, prompting an investigation by the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE). Witnesses reported seeing the body floating between 6th and 8th streets north within the Federal Maritime Land Zone (ZOFEMAT). The body was brought to shore and the […]
Armed Robbery at Fundación Dondé in Cancún Mall
On a recent morning after 10 a.m., three armed individuals stormed the Fundación Dondé pawn shop located in the Cancún Mall plaza. They demanded that the employees open the shelves and took various items before escaping. Private security personnel from the mall attempted to intervene, but the assailants fired several shots to evade capture. The […]
Ten Arrested for Property Invasion in Playa del Carmen
Municipal Police in Solidaridad arrested ten individuals, consisting of five men and five women, for allegedly invading properties near the Bali subdivision in Playa del Carmen. The incident occurred near the area known as ‘Las Torres.’ The intervention followed citizen reports of a group entering previously cleared land with machetes. Neighbors reported that the group […]
Foreigner Caught Taking Sea Snails from Cancun Beach Sparks Controversy
A video capturing a foreigner taking sea snails from the sea in Cancun, despite the presence of a lifeguard, has sparked a wave of reactions on social media. The video, shared by a Mexican named Mike, shows a man on the seashore holding a pair of snails. A lifeguard nearby watches a woman swimming, who […]
Police Officers in Cancun Suspended for Bribery: Local Authorities Respond
Municipal police officers in Cancun, Quintana Roo, was dismissed and will face sanctions after a viral video captured them asking a driver for a bribe. Local authorities are taking firm action against corruption. The video, recorded by a dash cam on February 1st around 2:00 a.m., shows an officer asking a driver, allegedly under the […]
Colombian Doctor Denounces ‘Degrading and Xenophobic’ Treatment at Cancun Airport
Several cases have been reported by Colombians about irregular processes at Cancun airport. What was meant to be a dream vacation for Colombian doctors Cristian Iván García Rincón and Luz Yaneth Becerra, along with their 3-year-old son, turned into a bitter experience they described as unfair and xenophobic. The family was denied entry to Mexico […]
Benito Juárez City Council Reorganizes Street Vendors on Tulum Avenue
The Directorate of Commerce and Service on Public Roads of the Benito Juárez City Council has undertaken a reorganization of street vendors on Tulum Avenue, near Plaza las Américas. According to Jesús Ayuso, head of the department, 18 vendors were relocated, reducing the number of merchants in the area to an average of nine. This […]
Tulum Approves 400 Golf Carts for Transportation, Sparking Taxi Driver Opposition
The state congress has approved a request from the Quintana Roo Mobility Institute (Imoveqroo) to allow up to 400 golf carts to operate as transportation in Tulum, leading to divided opinions. Approval and Allocations On January 28, the state congress granted 400 concessions to four private companies: – CMX Logistic Center S.A. de C.V.: 30 […]
Upcoming Mandatory Rest Day in Quintana Roo: Know Your Rights
The next mandatory rest day in Quintana Roo is just around the corner, scheduled for March. Following the February bridge, many workers are curious about when the next official holiday will be. Mark your calendars for Monday, March 17, in commemoration of Benito Juárez’s birthday on March 21. Holiday Regulations According to the Federal Labor […]
Tourist Drowns Near Coco Limited Hotel in Tulum
A tourist of Asian origin tragically drowned on a beach in Tulum, near the Coco Limited hotel. Despite efforts to revive him, emergency services confirmed his death on the spot. The incident occurred at kilometer 6 on the highway in Tulum’s hotel zone. Witnesses reported that the man, identified as 32-year-old Wang Wei, entered the […]