Clandestine crematorium found in Cancún

A clandestine crematorium used by organized crime was located in an open-roof construction in the irregular settlement of Tres Reyes in Cancún, Quintana Roo. “Inside the property, they found an oven with charred human remains, which were secured and placed at the disposal of the Public Ministry of this Social Representation, to be included in […]

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 […]

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 […]