Mystery of Nayarit Workers’ Disappearance in Chetumal

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — The disappearance of eight workers originally from Nayarit and the execution of two Chetumal natives has revealed a dark web of circumstances that authorities are investigating against the clock. The property commonly known as Hotel Luna Caribe, located in the state capital, is at the center of the investigation by the State Attorney General's Office (FGE).

A "Hotel" That Does Not Receive Guests

According to consultations with tourism registries and booking platforms, the Hotel Luna Caribe is not listed as an operating lodging and does not offer services open to the public. Neighbors in the area assert that the building has appeared closed for some time and that movement of guests or hotel staff is rarely observed.

Official Investigations and Conflicting Accounts

The FGE of Quintana Roo reported that the main line of investigation is linked to a clandestine cigarette factory where the eight missing persons allegedly arrived to work. In preliminary statements, ministerial authorities indicated that the property is related to a businessman of Korean origin, identified in investigation files as the alleged operator of a cigarette trafficking network.

Rumors Regarding Its Ownership

Unofficially, in business and tourism circles, it has been mentioned that the property was acquired in the past by Grupo Xcaret, the consortium of parks and tourist experiences led by Miguel Quintana Pali. However, no authority nor the company itself has confirmed this information. Grupo Xcaret itself does not appear in publicly consulted official documents to date, so this version remains speculative.

Neighborhood Voices and Corporate Silence

Interviewed neighbors stated that the property, although it retains the facade of a hotel, has occasionally been used for private activities and not for lodging. Attempts to obtain a statement from representatives of Grupo Xcaret received no response by the close of this edition. The FGE continues conducting searches and gathering testimonies to clarify the whereabouts of the eight missing workers and determine the true ownership of the property.

Next Steps

Ongoing forensic investigations: The Attorney General's Office will expand its procedures to identify the legal owners and possible lessees of the location.
Search for the victims: Families of the eight Nayarit natives remain in Chetumal awaiting news.
Corporate transparency: Civil organizations are asking the authorities to make property records public to avoid speculation.