Cozumel Fishermen Report Illegal Lobster Poaching During Closed Season
Fishermen in Cozumel report illegal lobster harvesting during the closed season, threatening the species' recovery.
2026
New Initiative Seeks to Expand Free Beach Access in Tulum and Beyond
Acceso Playa Tecate has launched as a new initiative aimed at opening and enabling free, dignified, and accessible beach entry…
Fire Destroys 60-70 Businesses in Oaxaca’s Punta Zicatela Tourist Zone
A fire destroyed 60-70 businesses in Punta Zicatela, Oaxaca, affecting over 200 workers. No injuries reported.
Cancún Pride March Moved to May to Avoid Schedule Conflicts
Cancún's LGBT+ Pride march rescheduled to May 16, 2026, to avoid conflicts with other Quintana Roo events.
Workers Allege Labor Violations at Tulum Restaurants in Mini Quinta District
Employees accuse Tulum restaurants of withheld tips, delayed pay, and 12-hour shifts.
Mérida Suspends Sunday Cultural Program for International Women’s Day March
Mérida cancels its Sunday cultural activities to accommodate a large women's rights march.
El Niño to Bring Intense Heat, Drought, and Wildfires to Yucatan Peninsula and Caribbean
El Niño will cause extreme heat, wildfires, and drought in the Yucatan Peninsula and Caribbean this year.
Man Kidnapped and Beaten in Quintana Roo as Authorities Remain Silent on Disappearances
A man was kidnapped and beaten in Señor, Quintana Roo, amid a pattern of disappearances with little official response.
Tourism Workers in Tulum Report Persistent Informal Promoters at Archaeological Site Entrances
Tourism workers in Tulum report persistent informal promoters at archaeological site entrances, affecting visitor experience.
Sheinbaum Announces Mixed Investment Energy Plan with Focus on Yucatan Peninsula
Mexico's president announced a mixed investment energy plan adding 6,000 MW, with projects across the Yucatan Peninsula.