Strikers at the Hotel Kore in Tulum—who formally declared a labor dispute last Saturday—are awaiting a proposal from the company that has left them in limbo since October of last year. Uri Carmona Islas, Commissioner for the Revolutionary Confederation of Workers and Peasants (CROC) in the Riviera Maya, stated that they hope to reach an […]
ALDEA TULUM HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, FROM “LUXURY” TO AUCTION: THE BUBBLE DEFLATES: EMPTY APARTMENTS, TRANSFERS AND AUCTIONS INVADE THE HOUSING COMPLEX.
What was sold as “the new luxury investment hub” now shows a different face. A stroll through the supposedly luxurious “Aldea Tulum” development reveals a parade of signs: “For Sale,” “For Lease,” “For Rent,” many already covered in dust.Residents of the area report that the number of vacant apartments is steadily increasing. Apartments that were […]
The massive beaching of sargassum intensifies in Quintana Roo.
The massive influx of sargassum has once again intensified along the coast of Cancún, compelling the municipal government of Benito Juárez, Quintana Roo, to reinforce its monitoring, cleanup, and inter-agency coordination efforts. These measures aim to mitigate the environmental, tourism-related, and economic impacts of the 2026 season—a season that specialists are already forecasting as one […]
Quintana Roo Solidifies Its Status as a Gastronomic Destination; 13 of Its Restaurants Appear in the Michelin Guide
Quintana Roo is strengthening its reputation as a world-class gastronomic destination. In the first edition of the Michelin Guide for Mexico, 13 establishments from the state were included on the prestigious list, while three restaurants received Michelin Stars. “With great pride, I want to share that our wonderful state, Quintana Roo, has been recognized by […]
What Is Happening in Mahahual, and Why Are There Protests Against Royal Caribbean Over the ‘Perfect Day’ Project? A Timeline of the Case in Quintana Roo
The debate surrounding the construction of the mega tourism project “Perfect Day México” in Mahahual has reached the National Palace amid a social media campaign demanding that state and federal authorities protect the coral reefs and marine ecosystems of the Caribbean Sea. On the morning of May 18, after being questioned about the issue, President […]
Floating Plant Installed to Prevent Blackouts in Quintana Roo
In response to rising energy demand and the persistent power outages recorded in the country’s southeast, Mexico has reached an agreement with the Turkish company Karpowership to install a floating power generation plant. This facility will operate off the Yucatán Peninsula to bolster the electricity supply in Quintana Roo and other states within the region. […]
Residential areas in Playa del Carmen experience constant power outages
The Riviera Maya, particularly the city of Playa del Carmen, has experienced a series of power outages in recent days, affecting both local businesses and residents, who have expressed their discontent on social media. The most recent outage occurred on the night of Thursday, May 14, according to a report from the Federal Electricity Commission […]
SICT denies social media reports about alleged emergency shoring up of the Nichupté bridge inaugurated in Cancun
The Nichupté Vehicular Bridge, one of the most important infrastructure projects in Cancún, Quintana Roo, has once again sparked conversation on social media after images circulated showing alleged “emergency shoring” of its structure. Following the viral spread of the topic, the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) denied any risk to the structure and […]
A member of the Hells Angels wanted in Canada for drug and arms trafficking was arrested in Cancun.
A member of the Hells Angels—an international criminal organization operating under the guise of a motorcycle club—was arrested in Cancún, Quintana Roo, by members of the Mexican Navy in coordination with the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection and the Attorney General’s Office. The individual, identified as Denis “N,” was the subject of an Interpol […]
Quintana Roo achieves Geographical Indication declaration for Melipona Bee Honey
The declaration of protection for the Geographical Indication of Melipona Bee Honey in the Mayan region of south-central Quintana Roo has been officially granted. This designation identifies and protects honey of high biological and cultural complexity, obtained from the nectar and other plant secretions of the regional flora, transformed by stingless bees (primarily Melipona beecheii) […]