Qatar Airways’ Private Flights Boost High-End Tourism in Tulum

Qatar Airways has launched its private Qatar Executive service at Tulum International Airport, offering flights from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Jorge Molina, the director of Tourism Promotion for the city council, announced that the first flight arrived from London on December 28. Molina explained that after an exploratory visit by airline executives, the […]

Canadian Tourist Found Dead in Tulum Hotel; Possible Overdose Investigated

A Canadian tourist was discovered dead inside the Mudra Tulum hotel in Tulum, Quintana Roo. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, with a possible overdose being the main hypothesis. Initial reports indicate that hotel staff found the unresponsive guest in one of the rooms and alerted the authorities. Municipal Police and experts from the State Attorney […]

Police Operation Causes Major Traffic on Tulum-Playa del Carmen Highway

This afternoon, a police operation involving various military units caused significant traffic congestion on the Tulum-Playa del Carmen stretch of federal highway 307, near Akumal. The operation began around 6 p.m. and lasted for approximately two hours. Elements of the State Police, Mexican Army, National Guard, and State Attorney General’s Office were positioned on one […]

American Defrauds Cozumel Tour Operator of Over $95,000

Jarrad Gillespie, an American operating on the Tripadvisor platform with the company “Cozumel Cruise Excursions,” has been reported to the State Attorney General’s Office for fraud and threats against a Cozumel tour company owner. His mother-in-law, Brenda Salas, is also implicated. According to investigation file 1944/2024, Gillespie defrauded the Cozumel company of over $95,000 by […]

Dutchman arrested for alleged drug possession in Playa del Carmen

The foreigner had several doses of various illicit substances, including marijuana and other narcotics. K9 team identifies possible drugs in Berry “N”, 32 years old, a Dutch citizen, and when he was searched, they found substances that were apparently illicit. The trained dog performed a passive marking to indicate that he had recognized odors of […]

Tulum Dispossessions: Attorney General’s Promises Clash with Persistent Corruption

Attorney General of Quintana Roo, Raciel López Salazar, has assured that the dispossessions reported in Tulum and Benito Juárez are being addressed promptly. He emphasized that the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Patrimonial Crimes is committed to protecting the assets of affected families, ensuring that no one is dispossessed of their property. However, these assurances starkly […]

Playa del Carmen City Hall Moves to Reclaim Invaded Property

The Solidaridad City Hall is taking action to recover a property that has been irregularly occupied by a private company selling second-hand hotel items. The unauthorized occupation of this land, located next to Rafael Kantún Chi Elementary School and Augusto Sosa Centeno Kindergarten, poses a risk to the physical safety of children. Municipal representative José […]

Exploited and Harassed: The Difficulty of Workers in Playa del Carmen

Workers arriving at “Lázaro Cárdenas” park in Playa del Carmen face exploitation and harassment by contractors and police. Former employees of the Mayan Train project have become itinerant inhabitants, sleeping in improvised shelters under bridges and in public gardens. Over 500 workers gather daily at “Lázaro Cárdenas” park in the Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta neighborhood, […]