Arteli: The Mexican Store Challenging Costco and Sam’s Club Without Membership Fees

A 100% Mexican establishment, Arteli, is set to compete with American giants Costco and Sam’s Club by eliminating the need for membership fees. Costco and Sam’s Club are currently favorites among millions of Mexicans for their household purchases and daily offers. These two American chains compete by offering promotions and discounts across various departments, featuring […]

Tourist Drowns Near Coco Limited Hotel in Tulum

A tourist of Asian origin tragically drowned on a beach in Tulum, near the Coco Limited hotel. Despite efforts to revive him, emergency services confirmed his death on the spot. The incident occurred at kilometer 6 on the highway in Tulum’s hotel zone. Witnesses reported that the man, identified as 32-year-old Wang Wei, entered the […]

Bahía Príncipe to Open Adults-Only Grand Tequila in Tulum

Grupo Piñero, in partnership with Hyatt, has announced an innovative project at the Bahia Principe Grand Coba in Akumal, near Tulum. The project involves transforming 360 rooms from the family complex, which has over 1,000 rooms, into the adults-only Bahia Principe Grand Tequila hotel. Julio Pérez, CEO of the new Hyatt and Bahia Principe alliance, […]

Playa del Carmen Name Change Proposal Gains Momentum

Mayor Estefanía Mercado led the first citizen forum this weekend to discuss a constitutional reform initiative proposing to change the municipality’s name from Solidaridad to Playa del Carmen. The proposal aims to strengthen municipal identity and eliminate references to the “Solidaridad” program implemented during former President Carlos Salinas de Gortari’s administration. Speaking to over 300 […]

2025 Tamale and Atole Fair in Playa del Carmen: A Grand Success

With over 25,000 tamales sold and 50 entrepreneurs participating, the 10th edition of the Tamale and Atole Fair celebrated Mexican culinary diversity and traditions at Plaza 28 de Julio. Residents and tourists from across the country and around the world gathered at Plaza 28 de Julio for the 10th edition of the Tamale and Atole […]

US Denies Entry to Yucatán Official Over Corruption Allegations

The United States has denied entry to Hernán Vega Burgos, the Undersecretary of Prevention and Social Reintegration of Yucatán, due to his history of corruption and alleged links to human trafficking networks during his tenure as the head of the National Institute of Migration (INM) in the state. Hernán Vega Burgos was denied entry to […]

Tension Escalates in Tekit Following Arrests Over Lynching Incident

Tekit is experiencing significant tension after the arrest of five residents accused of lynching Ismael “Güero.” Police are monitoring the family and their property due to threats of revenge, and sports activities have been suspended. Nearly a week after the lynching of Ismael “Güero,” tension continues to grow in Tekit, known as the capital of […]