Moody’s Upgrades Quintana Roo Credit Rating to AA-.mx on Strong Revenue, Fiscal Discipline
Moody's Local Mexico raised Quintana Roo's rating to AA-.mx on strong own-source revenue and sustained fiscal surpluses.
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Mara Lezama Launches 7M-Peso Rural Assistance Program in Quintana Roo
Gov. Mara Lezama launched a rural assistance program worth 7 million pesos, with 42 technical advisers supporting 1,185 producers across…
Mexican Caribbean Faces Worst Sargassum Season on Record, With 90,538 Tons Offshore
A record 90,538 tons of sargassum is floating off Quintana Roo, quadrupling last year's volume and threatening tourism, fishing, and…
Cancún Street Vendors Demand Right to Work Amid Seizures and Arrests
About 500 affiliated street vendors in Cancún face routine confiscations and detentions, a union leader says.
Maya Train to Launch Janal Restaurant Service August 23
The Maya Train will debut its Janal restaurant car between Mérida and Izamal on Aug. 23, with chef David Cetina…
Viva Aerobus Strands Family of 17 at Cancun Airport After Flight Cancellation
Family of 17, including five children, stranded in Cancun after Viva Aerobus cancels their flight without explanation.
Chinese Car Brands Gain Ground in Mexico as Traditional Automakers Lose Share
Chinese automakers are expanding in Mexico, with brands like Geely posting record sales while Nissan and others lose market share.
Mérida’s Historic Center Draws Bigger Crowds, but Sales Remain Low
Weekend crowds return to Mérida's historic center, but market vendors say sales remain sluggish as families prioritize back-to-school spending.
Octopus Season Opens as Economic Driver for Yucatan Fishing Sector
Yucatan's octopus fishing season begins Aug. 1, offering the sector's main economic hope amid struggles in grouper and lobster fisheries.
Mérida Airport Surpasses 2 Million Passengers in First Half of 2026
Mérida International Airport has passed 2 million passengers in the first six months of 2026, with ASUR projecting the figure…