A commando attacked the home of William Bastarrachea de León, the deputy secretary of Citizen Security of the Solidaridad City Council, in Playa del Carmen. Fortunately, the officer was unharmed. The attack occurred on the night of Monday, November 25, at Bastarrachea de León’s residence in the tourist city of Playa del Carmen. The Solidaridad […]

Nearly two months after the 1,500-kilometer Maya Train route was “inaugurated,” only the section between Palenque and Tulum is operational. Sections 6 and 7, which run through Bacalar, Chetumal, and Escárcega, are still under construction, accounting for one-third of the entire route. Premature Inauguration Former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador prematurely inaugurated the project on […]

The rise of vacation rentals on digital platforms has significantly impacted Cozumel’s hotel industry, leading to a 10% annual decrease in room night occupancy. Beatriz Tinajero Tarriba, president of the Cozumel Hotel Association, highlighted that this trend has been affecting organized establishments for over five years. Digital Competition Tinajero Tarriba explained that while hotels previously […]

At an event held at the Fairmont Mayakobá hotel, the Secretary of Tourism of Quintana Roo, Bernardo Cueto, representing Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa, and Bacalar’s municipal president, José Alfredo Contreras Méndez, announced that Bacalar will host the fourth edition of the Mexican Caribbean Gastronomic Festival in 2025. Celebrating Culinary Excellence This festival has become a […]

Last weekend, municipal authorities evicted street vendors from the vicinity of the main park on the island of Holbox, citing a lack of necessary permits to operate on public roads. Authorities Involved The operation involved personnel from: – The Inspection Area – Public Security – Secretariat of Finance and Planning (Sefiplan) – Fire Department – […]

In a significant effort to combat beach pollution, a cleanup event in Isla Mujeres recovered over 2,500 square meters of beach. Organized as part of World Cleanup Day, the event was led by the For Better or For Bad movement, with support from the Environment and Ecology Department, the Youth Department of Isla Mujeres, and […]

Carla Zapata, the director of Urban Development for Cozumel, announced that the “Puerta del Mar” condo-hotel project, planned for the southern area of Cozumel, is currently under review. Environmental Concerns Zapata emphasized that due to the project’s location and the presence of mangroves, it must meet a series of environmental requirements and obtain necessary permits […]

The Feminist Collective of Tulum has issued a warning about the possible presence of Jonathan Joel Sotelo Félix, known as “The Bumble Scammer,” in the city. Sotelo Félix is accused of using the Bumble app to arrange dates with women, gain their trust, and then deceive them into giving him money and goods. Social Media […]

Ociel de Jesús “N,” a man with a criminal record dating back to age 16, was arrested by the Highway Unit on Federal Highway 307, near Chemuyil, following numerous reports of assaults from citizens. He has been placed at the disposal of the State Attorney General’s Office. The arrest occurred after citizens reported constant assaults […]

Uber drivers in Cancun have ceased operations due to safety concerns following a series of attacks, despite a recent injunction declaring the prohibition of private vehicle transport services unconstitutional. The drivers are awaiting an official statement from Uber regarding the injunction granted by the Eighth District Court in Quintana Roo. Drivers’ Decision Operators of Uber […]