A video circulating on social media shows taxi drivers from the Lázaro Cárdenas del Río union attacking tourists at the entrance to the Xcaret ecotourism park, mistakenly believing they were Uber drivers. The video captures a taxi driver exiting his vehicle and confronting the driver of a private car upon arrival at Xcaret. The scene, […]
Real Estate Businessman Arrested for 200 Million Pesos Fraud in Playa del Carmen
Francisco Pérez Lobato, a real estate businessman and former legal director at Gigante Grupo Inmobiliario, was arrested in Tulum, Quintana Roo, after evading capture for over eight months. He is accused of committing fraud related to the SÚUT luxury complex in Playa del Carmen, a project he left unfinished, resulting in significant financial losses for […]
1,278 tons of sargassum were collected in Tulum this season
The 2024 sargassum collection season in Tulum concluded with the removal of 1,278 tons of the macroalgae, marking a significant decrease compared to the over four thousand tons collected in 2023. This was reported by Juan Antonio Garza, municipal director of the local Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone (Zofemat). Garza specified that the report covers up […]
Police Abuse in Tulum: Beating and Robbery Reported
The image of law enforcement in Tulum is once again under scrutiny following a complaint by Bersain Sánchez Torres, who claims he was beaten and robbed by State and Municipal Police officers. This incident is part of a troubling pattern of police abuse in the area. Incident Details Sánchez Torres reported that the incident occurred […]
SEDETUR Announces Direct Flights from Poland to Cancun
Quintana Roo is set to enhance its international connectivity with the introduction of direct flights from Poland to Cancun, starting in December 2024. This new route is a collaboration between the operator Rainbow and LOT Polish Airlines, one of Europe’s most prestigious airlines. New Flight Routes Rainbow will offer weekly flights from Warsaw to Cancun […]
CPTQ Predicts Growth in American and Canadian Tourism to Cancun
The Quintana Roo Tourism Promotion Council (CPTQ) anticipates a 5% increase in American tourism and nearly 6% growth in Canadian tourism by the end of 2024, despite challenges faced throughout the year. Andrés Martínez, director of the CPTQ, highlighted the difficulties of 2024, including a shortage of airplanes, engine crises, hurricanes, and the impact of […]
Quintana Roo Business Sector Concerned About Chinese Import Restrictions
Business leaders in Quintana Roo are expressing concern over impending restrictions on imports from China, a market that accounts for up to 30% of the state’s imports. Sergio León Cervantes, president of Entrepreneurs for Quintana Roo, reported that during a meeting with Paul Carillo, Secretary of Economic Development of Quintana Roo, it was revealed that […]
Traffic Jams in Mérida: A Growing Concern During Rush Hours
Despite the addition of new traffic lights and signage in various areas of Mérida, certain roads experience significant traffic jams during rush hours. One of the most reported issues is the entrance to the Caucel subdivision. Despite previous administrations opening at least three additional accesses from the ring road to this densely populated residential area […]
Panucho Fair in Mérida: Schedule, Location, and Prices of the Yucatecan Delight
The Panucho Fair will be held on the eve of White Night in Mérida, offering a delightful experience for locals and tourists alike. The V Panucho Fair will take place on Friday, November 29, in La Ermita Park, Mérida. This event is part of the festivities leading up to White Night, attracting both national and […]
Alarming Rates of Abuse Against Women in Campeche
Nearly half of women aged 15 or older in Campeche have experienced some form of abuse, according to the National Survey on the Dynamics of Relationships in Homes (ENDIREH) 2021. The survey revealed that 49.1 percent of women have faced psychological violence, while 45.3 percent have been victims of sexual violence, underscoring the urgent need […]