Environmental Groups Call for Protest in Merida to Protect Chuburna Dunes
Citizen groups call for a peaceful protest on July 31 to demand protection of coastal dunes threatened by tourism development.
Ana Reyes
Benito Juárez Nears Record Property Tax Collection, Hits 91% of Annual Goal by Mid-Year
Cancún's Benito Juárez municipality collected 91% of its annual property tax target by mid-2026, nearing a record.
Tulum Fires 30 Officials Over Alleged ‘Coyote’ Bribery Schemes
Tulum has fired about 30 municipal officials this year for allegedly running bribery and false consulting schemes.
Tulum Eliminates Illegal Bus Stops to Streamline Public Transport
Tulum authorities remove illegal bus stops and signs to improve traffic flow and safety for pedestrians and riders.
Massive Sargazo Influx Overwhelms Tulum’s Cleaning Efforts During Peak Tourist Season
Tulum beaches are buried under tons of sargasso seaweed, surpassing cleanup capacity and hurting tourism.
Rat Snake Surprises Tourists at Bacalar Ecological Park
A non-venomous rat snake startled visitors at a Bacalar ecological park before being safely relocated.
Mexico Sends Over 100 Firefighters to Help Battle Canadian Wildfires
Mexico deployed 104 emergency personnel to Ontario to assist with wildfires overwhelming local resources.
Mexico Cuts 1.5 Billion Pesos From Quintana Roo Budget, Finance Secretary Confirms
Quintana Roo confirms federal budget cuts of 1.5 billion pesos since February, affecting municipalities.
Construction of Cancun’s Kukulcán Road Distributor Reaches 33% Completion
Construction of Cancun's Kukulcán road distributor is 33% complete, with a 484 million peso investment.
City Chronicler Says Playa del Carmen Is ‘Stuck in Time’ on Its 33rd Anniversary
Playa del Carmen's official chronicler says the city is stagnating, with poor leadership and declining tourism.