El sector del turismo y en general el comercio de Quintana Roo se han visto afectados a causa del recale masivo de sargazo. Han solicitado protocolos eficientes contra la macroalga, pues además de las pérdidas por las cancelaciones de viajeros, las playas están sufriendo la erosión con la maquinaria pesada que usan para retirar el […]
Playa del Carmen: Power outage lasting more than 24 hours affects businesses
The power outage crisis in Playa del Carmen continues to worsen, after residents reported more than 24 hours without electricity in various neighborhoods and subdivisions on the west side of the city. Since early Friday morning, residents began reporting power failures, a situation that has generated frustration, uncertainty, and disruptions in both homes and businesses. […]
Citizens demand more security in Quintana Roo
Security is emerging as the main challenge, but also as the greatest opportunity for transformation in Quintana Roo. According to a survey by Grupo Cantón, 68% of citizens identify insecurity as the most relevant issue, far surpassing areas such as corruption (11%), infrastructure (5%), and public services (4%). This assessment not only reflects concern but […]
11 suspected trafficking victims rescued from bar in Isla Mujeres
The Quintana Roo Attorney General’s Office reported the rescue of 11 Mexican women, presumed victims of human trafficking and forced prostitution, during a raid on a bar in Isla Mujeres. The operation was carried out following a court order at a location on Rueda Medina Avenue. Authorities stated that the women were allegedly forced into […]
Taxi driver in Playa del Carmen beats elderly motorcycle taxi driver with a bat
The driver of taxi number 1424, belonging to the “Lázaro Cárdenas del Río” union, brutally attacked an elderly motorcycle taxi driver, striking him with a baseball bat in the middle of the street and causing serious leg injuries. The incident, captured on video, is circulating widely on social media and has sparked outrage. The footage […]
Argentine man chases Mexican salesman out of Tulum housing development
An alleged case of discrimination is capturing attention on social media. It involves a video recorded by a foreigner to expose a street vendor who blocked a pedestrian walkway with his motorcycle in the Aldea Zama gated community in Tulum, Quintana Roo. However, the Argentine man’s complaint went viral due to the disrespectful way he […]
They estimate that 100,000 tons of sargassum will arrive on the beaches of Quintana Roo this 2026
The arrival of sargassum seaweed on the coasts of Quintana Roo could reach 100,000 tons this year, surpassing the 90,000 tons of 2025. This affects the tourist area of Cancún, Tulum, and especially Playa del Carmen. This year, the macroalgae appeared earlier and in greater quantities, so the Navy, in coordination with all levels of […]
Organizing committee for the 21st International Fishing Tournament in Isla Mujeres is installed
With the goal of coordinating preparations for one of the municipality’s most important sporting and tourism events, to be held from May 22 to 24, the Isla Mujeres government, led by Mayor Atenea Gómez Ricalde, established the Organizing Committee for the 21st Cosme Alberto Martínez Magaña International Fishing Tournament. The meeting was chaired by the […]
They are considering renting Turkish ships to guarantee energy in Quintana Roo
Faced with growing energy demand and as a temporary measure while federal projects are being consolidated, the State Government is considering leasing power-generating vessels. Artemio Santos Santos, Coordinator of Public Policy for the Cabinet and Emblematic Projects, revealed that they are evaluating the possibility of contracting units from a Turkish company with the capacity to […]