The two executed individuals found this Friday on the Cancún-Mérida highway were taxi drivers, as was another found near the nightclub area of this destination. It is believed that all three were taxi drivers from the ‘Andrés Quintana Roo’ union and that they were kidnapped in the hotel zone. The bodies of the first two […]
Quintana Roo government seeks to launch a new world-class tourist hub
The governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama Espinosa, announced today an investment of more than 40 million pesos to transform Calderitas into a world-class tourist destination. According to what was said by the state governor, it is a comprehensive project in which the state government, ejidatarios and merchants participate, in response to a long-standing demand […]
Alleged kidnappers arrested in Cancún demanded ransom in exchange for victims
A woman who was kidnapped along with her baby helped authorities locate the residence with two more victims. The men arrested last night at a residence located in the Tierra Maya subdivision, Region 105, were handed over to the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) for kidnapping. During the authorities’ proceedings, they found more than 100 […]
Cancún: Uber Denounces Abuses by National Guard at the Airport
The spokesperson for Uber drivers in Cancún, Águeda Esperilla, denounced that the persecution against drivers of this application persists at Cancún Airport. This time, she pointed out that the National Guard (GN) is carrying out detentions and has sent at least four vehicles to the impound lot (corralón) after being reported by alleged pirate taxi […]
Behind Cancun’s Glitzy Facade Lies a Concrete Jungle
Celia Perez Godinez sits on a rotting wooden bench in a small park, watching her 7-year-old son struggle to free his scooter from a broken path. The contrast between this desolate scene and the manicured lawns and leafy trees of Cancun’s wealthy neighborhoods is stark. As a domestic worker for the city’s elite, Perez has […]
Tulum: tourists are already cancelling trips due to taxi blockades
The hotel sector in Quintana Roo has once again issued a strong warning about the negative impact that roadblocks organized by taxi drivers and recent customs practices at Cancun International Airport are having. David Ortiz, president of the Tulum Hotel Association, said that these actions have already caused the cancellation of several tourist groups and […]
Tulum Hoteliers Reject Taxi Drivers’ Blockades
They indicate that the blockades caused losses among tourists who were seeking to arrive at destinations in the Riviera Maya. The Tulum Hotel Association rejected the blockades initiated by taxi drivers in the municipality in recent days, due to internal union issues with their leader. David Ortiz Mena, president of the Tulum Hotel Association, rejected […]
Cancún: Hotel Workers Already Suffering from Occupancy Drop
The drop in hotel occupancy is already affecting workers in the sector, as by the end of August, the Mexican Caribbean only reached an average of 61.8%. It is also expected that the low season will be worse, so some will dip into their savings to survive until November, when they hope to regain their […]
Taxi Drivers’ Union ‘Tiburones del Caribe’ Resume Protests in Tulum
Once again, the group of taxi drivers will return to protests following the arrest of Eliazar Sagrero Ordóñez. The taxi drivers affiliated with the Tiburones del Caribe union have begun to gather at the location on Federal Highway 307 where they will once again hold a peaceful protest near the Tulum Archaeological Zone, in support […]
Confirm Expropriations for Tren Maya in Playa del Carmen
To complete the Tren Maya works before the end of this administration, the federal government formalized the expropriation of about two hectares belonging to the Ejido Playa del Carmen, where the Tren Maya route passes. The Secretariat of Agrarian, Territorial, and Urban Development (Sedatu) formalized the public utility cause in favor of the National Fund […]