The Attorney General’s Office (FGE) of Quintana Roo has confirmed the arrest of Luis Fernando “N,” also known as ‘Cobra,’ a former municipal police officer from Tulum wanted for the crime of disappearance of persons. Luis Fernando was apprehended on the night of Saturday, January 18, on Tekax Street in the Nuevo Progreso neighborhood of […]
2025 Neon Caribbean Carnival in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen is set to host the 2025 edition of the Neon Caribbean Carnival, a highly anticipated event in the Riviera Maya. The carnival will take place from February 26 to March 3 in Playa del Carmen, and on March 4 in Puerto Aventuras. In 2024, Playa del Carmen received significant recognition, being named […]
Traffic Alert: Accident Causes Major Delays on Cancun-Playa del Carmen Highway
On Monday, January 20, a serious accident on the Cancun-Playa del Carmen highway caused significant traffic delays throughout the afternoon. Drivers heading from Cancun to Playa del Carmen experienced slow traffic on federal highway 307 due to the accident and rainfall in the area. In the afternoon, a passenger bus collided with a trailer in […]
Fly Direct from Colorado to Cancun for Spring Break for Just $72
Cancun is a dream destination for many, offering famous Mayan ruins, delicious food, and some of the Caribbean’s most beautiful beaches. It’s also a top spot for spring break, thanks to its easy accessibility from many U.S. airports and affordable flight options. If you’re looking to party, soak up the sun, or immerse yourself in […]
Trump’s Inauguration Sparks Economic Uncertainty in Yucatan
The upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the United States has generated uncertainty in Yucatan, one of Mexico’s best-performing economies in recent years. In 2019, Yucatan’s economy grew by 1.6%, making it the sixth fastest-growing state economy in the country. However, the protectionist and immigration policies that the new US administration might implement […]
Join the Rescue: Sponsor Birds at Risk at a Yucatan Refuge
The Santa María Project, a refuge in Yucatan, has launched a campaign inviting citizens to “sponsor” endangered birds. This sanctuary is home to over 150 birds, including yellow-cheeked parrots, blue-crowned parrots, yellow-headed parrots, white-fronted parrots, Yucatecan parrots, and green macaws, all of which have been victims of abuse, illegal trafficking, or abandonment. Parrots like Waco […]
Insecurity in Mazatlán: A Growing Concern
Insecurity in Mazatlán is not an isolated event, with violent incidents occurring daily, according to councilwoman Maribel Chollet Morán. She attributes this situation to the legacy of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, arguing that his “hugs instead of bullets” policy failed to address security issues in Mexico. “The former president lacked a security strategy, […]
Zacatecas to Host Traditional Street Party for Singles on Valentine’s Day
This February 14th, Zacatecas will host its first-ever traditional street party for singles, offering music, mezcal, and fun, all set against the backdrop of the beautiful Historic Center of the Zacatecan capital. Organized by the Zacatecas Tourism Secretariat (Secturz), the event was announced on social media with the tagline, “If you don’t go out with […]
Strong Winds Threaten Baja California: Mexicali, Tecate, and San Felipe to Bear the Brunt
Baja California is bracing for extreme weather conditions on Monday, January 20, as forecasted by Conagua. Wind gusts ranging from 90 to 110 km/h are expected, accompanied by dust storms across much of the state and the Gulf of California, where winds will reach up to 80 km/h. The western coast will experience waves between […]
Without migration, there is no livelihood: remittances sustain entire towns in Zacatecas
In the state of Zacatecas, entire communities in municipalities such as Río Grande, Jerez, Valparaíso and Fresnillo survive thanks to remittances, dollars from the work of their fellow countrymen in areas such as agriculture, construction and maquila in the United States (US). Rafael is a resident of Río Grande and he is supported thanks to […]