Integrating Electric Scooters into Playa del Carmen’s Traffic Regulations

The Mobility Commission of Solidaridad is set to begin analyzing regulations to address the growing concerns over electric scooters, which have already caused several severe road accidents in Playa del Carmen, especially in the tourist areas. Renán Santos Morales, the commission’s president, stated that the lack of regulations for these devices has led to numerous […]

Alleged US arms dealer arrested in Chihuahua; linked to attack on Harfuch

In a joint operation, Mexican authorities managed to arrest Roland Alberto M. and/or Román Alberto M. R., a 41-year-old American citizen, originally from Dallas, Texas, and considered a priority target for the United States Government for his alleged involvement in firearms trafficking and smuggling. The arrest took place on Tuesday morning, when agents of the […]

Quintana Roo: Second Highest Foreign Tourism Investment State in 2024

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in tourism reached $2.87 billion (59,427.63 million pesos) in 2024, representing 7.8% of the total FDI in Mexico. Quintana Roo was the second-highest recipient of investment, according to Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, head of the Federal Tourism Secretariat (Sectur). Key Investment Figures Rodríguez Zamora highlighted that the top states for FDI in […]

Dental Tourism Thrives in Quintana Roo

In Quintana Roo, 70% of medical tourism is focused on dental care. To strengthen this industry, the Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex) organized the 1st Business Roundtable. “This event aims to boost dental tourism in Cancun. Among all medical branches, dental tourism attracts the most patients. Currently, 50 to 70 clinics actively provide […]

Interpol Mexico Arrests Two Americans for Fraud in Quintana Roo

Authorities in Quintana Roo, with the assistance of Interpol, have arrested two American citizens, Paul “N” and Christy Lin “N,” for allegedly defrauding a hotel chain. The arrests carried out by the Investigative Police attached to the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE), were confirmed on Wednesday morning. The legal representative of the unnamed hotel chain […]

PRI Leader in Mérida Accused of 12 Million Peso Fraud

Businessman Horacio de Freitas has filed a complaint with the Attorney General of the State of Yucatán (FGEY) against Rafael Echazarreta Torres, the president of the PRI in Mérida, accusing him of fraud amounting to over 12 million pesos. The alleged fraud stems from an investment in a joint business venture that never materialized. De […]