Hoteliers in Playa del Carmen are facing a double threat – erosion and sargassum – which is causing damage to beaches and infrastructure. The issue is not only affecting the coastline, but also impacting lodging centers. In Xangri-La, a section of beach has lost several meters of land due to erosion. This has led to […]
Growing Canadian Interest in Mexican Caribbean Boosts Tourism
Interest in visiting the Mexican Caribbean from Canada remains strong, presenting a significant growth opportunity for the tourism sector, according to Gaetan Babin, president and CEO of the Canadian Resort Development Association (CRTA) based in Toronto. Speaking at the GNEX Acotur 2024 event held from November 5 to 7 in Cancun, Babin highlighted the attractiveness […]
Cancun Air Traffic Decline: Factors Behind the Sharp Drop
Cancun Airport has been experiencing a significant decline in air traffic, with passenger numbers dropping by 14.9% in October compared to the same month last year. This marks a steepening of the decline that started a few months ago, according to data from ASUR, which manages the airport. The reduction in passenger traffic was driven […]
Border Dispute Between Yucatan, Campeche and Quintana Roo: A Long-Standing Issue
The border dispute between Yucatan, Campeche, and Quintana Roo states in Mexico is a complex and longstanding issue. According to Deputy Filiberto Martinez Mendez, who presides over the border commission, there is limited scope for his commission to maneuver due to the sensitive nature of the issue. The controversy has its roots in the 1990s […]
Yucatán Announces Expansion of Mérida International Airport
The government of Yucatán has announced plans to expand the Mérida International Airport, a historic investment of $2.15 billion pesos will improve connectivity and attract more tourism. In conjunction with Grupo Asur, the works are being carried out to modernize the airport and make it an attractive point for American tourists, allowing many Yucatecans to […]
Urgent Need for Social Housing in Merida, Warns AMPI
Iván Cervera López, president of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI) in Merida, has highlighted a significant social housing deficit in Yucatan, despite the lack of official data to quantify it. Cervera López noted that the Chamber of the Construction Industry in the state has pointed out the neglect of the social housing […]
Mexico and US Reach Agreement to Improve Water-Sharing Compliance with Mexico
Mexico and the United States have announced a new agreement aimed at addressing Mexico’s recurring delays in water-sharing payments in the Rio Bravo watershed, also known as the Rio Grande. The agreement, revealed on Saturday, introduces tools and flexibility to help Mexico deliver water earlier within the five-year cycle stipulated by the 1944 U.S.-Mexico water […]
Border Leaders Unite: Strengthening Ties Between US and Mexico through Collaboration
Last Friday, a gathering of mayors from the US-Mexico border took place in Brownsville, Texas, where Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño joined forces with his counterparts to discuss pressing issues affecting both sides of the international boundary. In attendance there was none other than Tamaulipas Governor Dr. Americo Villarreal Anaya, who engaged in a productive […]
Mexican Authorities Seize Two Planes Used in Explosive Attacks in Durango, Mexico
Mexican federal forces have successfully secured two planes allegedly used in a series of air attacks with explosives in different parts of the state of Durango. The operation was carried out by federal forces after a series of bombings had taken place in various regions of the area. According to Governor Esteban Villegas Villarreal, the […]
Baja California Prepares for Possible Surge in Deportations Under Trump
Officials in Baja California, Mexico, are bracing themselves for a potential increase in deportations from the United States, following Donald Trump’s return to office. Throughout his presidential campaign, Trump promised to deport large numbers of migrants if he regained the presidency. With his victory on Tuesday, officials in the state expect an elevated number of […]