Tourist Accuses Tulum Police of Extortion and Gas Station Scam
A tourist says Tulum police towed his rental car, demanded cash to release it, and a gas station attendant charged…
Laura Castillo
Maya Train Influx Doubles Housing Rents in Chetumal
Around 2,000 workers have moved to Chetumal for the Maya Train project, pushing rental prices to double in some neighborhoods.
Mototaxis in Playa del Carmen Continue to Operate Outside Designated Routes
Mototaxi drivers in Playa del Carmen keep operating outside approved routes, raising safety concerns among residents and passengers.
Mexico Presents Olinia Cargo Vehicle at Presidential Briefing
President Claudia Sheinbaum's government presented the Olinia cargo vehicle, an electric vehicle with a 650-kg capacity and 120-km range.
Tourists Fill Cozumel Streets, but Local Sales Remain Flat
Busy streets in Cozumel aren't translating into higher revenue for restaurants and shops, leaving small businesses struggling.
Cancun Airport Faces Backlash Over Taxi Fares and Uber Restrictions
Visitors to Cancún International Airport complain of inflated taxi fares and strict enforcement of ride-sharing bans, hurting the destination's reputation.
Strawberry Dumping Ruling Threatens Nearly 5,000 Mexican Producers
A US preliminary ruling found Mexican strawberry exports sold below market value, threatening nearly 5,000 producers and 151,000 jobs.
Profeco Monitors Tourist Services in Quintana Roo, Warns Against Fake Offers
Profeco is monitoring tourist services across Quintana Roo as summer vacation ends, warning travelers about fraudulent online offers and staying…
Playa del Carmen Merchants Report Sales Down to 20% Amid Tourism Crisis
Merchants in Playa del Carmen say sales are at 20-25% of normal levels, with one business owner calling it worse…
Uber Tests Live Video Feature for Teen Rides in Merida
Uber picks Merida as a pilot city for live in-car video feeds that let parents monitor teen trips in real…