Mexico prepares for a record sargassum season in the Caribbean

Seven years ago, 522,000 tons of sargassum washed up on Mexican beaches, a historic figure. Specialists Lorenzo Álvarez and Brigitta Ine Van, researchers at the Reef Systems Academic Unit of the Institute of Marine Sciences and Limnology (ICMyL) at UNAM, warned that this year’s arrival of sargassum could exceed the historic peak of 2018. The […]

Bazaar with a cause for homeless animals

On June 21st and 22nd, the Cancun community is invited to participate in the “MichiDog Market,” an event designed to support animal shelters that work tirelessly to care for homeless dogs and cats. This bazaar will be full of activities, prizes, and surprises that promise to entertain attendees and, at the same time, raise funds […]

How is sargassum used in Quintana Roo?

The beginning of the massive arrival of sargassum on the coasts of Quintana Roo can impact tourists. However, with the strategies implemented by the public and private sectors throughout the year and intensified during the peak season of this natural phenomenon, the damage is minimized. But what about the tons of sargassum collected? We share […]

Royal Caribbean acquires the port of Mahahual, Quintana Roo; invests $821 million

Mahahual, once a small, little-known fishing village visited only by locals who enjoyed its beaches, will now become Mexico’s new international tourism hub after receiving a megaproject from the world’s second-largest cruise line operator, Royal Caribbean. According to sources familiar with the matter, the American company has already received the green light from authorities to […]

Heat in the south of Tamaulipas saturates the electrical network and generates chaos

The high temperatures recorded in recent weeks in southern Tamaulipas are beginning to significantly impact the electrical grid, impacting the operation of public institutions such as schools and health centers. With temperatures ranging between 32 and 37 degrees, with temperatures above 43°, energy consumption has skyrocketed due to the need for fans, air conditioners, and […]

Tamaulipas advances in gender identity reform

Representatives of the Tamaulipas Congress spoke in favor of the Gender Identity Law, and the initiative was referred to the Joint Committees of Justice and Legislative Studies for study and preparation of the corresponding opinion. Tamaulipas becomes the 26th state in the country to approve the reform. Before the session, members of the LGBTTTIQ+ community […]

Los Compich, the Los Chapitos faction operating in Quintana Roo

Three people linked to drug dealing and extortion activities were arrested in the state of Quintana Roo, according to the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC). The arrests took place in the municipality of Tulum as a result of a joint operation between various security and justice institutions, including the Secretariat of the Navy […]