In October 2024, several people lined up at a shopping plaza in Iztapalapa. The offer seemed irresistible: 1,000 pesos in exchange for a photograph of their face and an iris scan in front of a metallic sphere called Orb. The procedure was part of the Worldcoin project (renamed World), which seeks to create a global […]
Tamaulipas prepares to host the Mexico Carbon Forum 2025
With just one month to go, Tamaulipas is preparing to host the Mexico Carbon Forum 2025, an international gathering that will bring together more than 3,500 attendees from 30 countries and 170 speakers specializing in energy transition, carbon markets, and actions against climate change. The forum, taking place in Tampico, represents a historic opportunity for […]
Grupo Libera leads sustainable real estate development in Mexico from Yucatán.
Grupo Libera, a 100% Yucatecan real estate developer founded in 2019, consolidates its regional and national leadership by implementing a comprehensive sustainability model in the southeastern Mexican real estate market. With more than 20 delivered projects and a portfolio exceeding 2 billion pesos in its first five years, the company stands out for its integration […]
Plague threatens Defense Hotel in Tulum
The Hotel Mundo Maya Tulum requires the immediate intervention of trained personnel to contain and eradicate common pests in the region, according to the Ministry of National Defense (Sedena). Photo: by Gabriel Pano. El UniversalNot even a year after its inauguration, Hotel Mundo Maya Tulum, managed by the Ministry of National Defense (Sedena), is infested […]
Claudia Sheinbaum proposes a decree to make entry to archaeological sites in Tulum free one day a week.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her administration is preparing a decree to establish a free day of admission to the archaeological sites of Tulum, following the model used by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) at other sites in the country. “Yes, we are looking at it the same way we do […]
Profepa ordered to demolish Adamar condominium projects in Tulum
The Eighth District Court in Quintana Roo ruled that the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) must guarantee the environmental restoration of the lot where the Adamar condominium complex was built without permits in Tulum’s Bahía Solimán neighborhood. This means the property must be completely demolished, reported the organization Defending the Right to a Healthy […]
Playa del Carmen: Layoffs due to low rates and low occupancy
Offner Arjona, president of the Playa del Carmen Small Hotels Association, noted that low rates and high costs have compounded the low hotel occupancy, so they are considering not only “solidarity layoffs” but also furloughing staff. “We reviewed our colleagues’ occupancy yesterday, and from August 4 to 10, the average occupancy was 50%; the week […]
5 million 695 thousand women will arrive in Mexico during the first half of 2025, 1.8% more than in 2024.
During the first half of 2025, 5,695,000 women entered Mexico by air, representing 51.7 percent of the total number of international tourists, as well as an increase of 1.8 percent compared to the same period in 2024, reported Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, Secretary of Tourism of the Government of Mexico. “As President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo says: […]
Armed attack in San Miguel de Allende leaves two dead and 17 wounded.
In San Miguel de Allende, a municipality in the state of Guanajuato, an armed attack was reported, leaving two dead and 17 injured. Initial reports indicate that a gunman attacked people celebrating a patron saint festival near the Infonavit Malanquín neighborhood. Other reports indicate that at least two individuals were involved. What is the report […]
Learn about the Michelin-starred hotels in Mexico and what’s behind this recognition.
You’ve surely heard about Michelin Stars, a recognition of restaurants with culinary excellence. But did you know that Michelin Keys also exist? These are awarded to hotels, and Mexico has several that have been recognized with them. Hotels are an essential part of our vacations. Our rest depends on them, but so does our ability […]