Cancun Business Leaders Say 2026 World Cup Has Not Boosted Local Economy
Cancun's business association says the 2026 World Cup has not benefited local businesses, with low activity expected through summer.
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Tulum Airport Faces Steep Decline in Passengers and Routes
Tulum's airport, once hailed as a tourism jewel, sees passenger numbers drop sharply amid high transport costs and route cuts.
Playa del Carmen Officials and Playaparq to Hold Talks Over Parking Meter Complaints
Municipal authorities and Playaparq will hold working groups to address 11 key issues with the parking meter system.
Quintana Roo Revokes 7 Transport Permits in Zero-Tolerance Crackdown Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Authorities revoked seven public transport concessions as part of a zero-tolerance policy ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Customs Reform Causes Millions in Losses for Quintana Roo Importers
New customs law leads to $100M losses per agent, five business closures, and doubled processing times.
Federal Judge Allows Clearing Over Sac Actún Underground Rivers, Citing Lack of Evidence
A federal judge denied an injunction against clearing over the Sac Actún cave system, ruling environmentalists failed to specify risks.
World Cup Broadcast Fees Squeeze Restaurants, Threaten Viewing Parties
High FIFA licensing costs force small Cancun eateries to reconsider showing World Cup matches.
Improper Oil Disposal Threatens Cancun’s Aquifer; Ecology Department Issues Up to 10 Fines Weekly
Cancun's Ecology Department issues up to 10 weekly fines to restaurants for improper grease and oil disposal, threatening the region's…
CFE Activates Substation in Puerto Morelos to Combat Blackouts in Cancun and Riviera Maya
CFE activates a $2.1 billion substation in Puerto Morelos to stabilize power supply for 718,000 users in Cancun and Riviera…
Airbnb Has Removed Over 254,000 Homes From Mexico’s Housing Market, Report Says
A new report reveals Airbnb operates in 59% of Mexican municipalities, converting homes into tourist rentals and worsening the housing…