Yucatan Pushes Chichen Itza Airport as Aviation and Logistics Hub
Yucatan government promotes Chichen Itza airport as aviation and logistics hub to diversify the economy beyond tourism.
Development
Puerto Morelos Breaks Ground on First Animal Welfare Center
Mayor Blanca Merari Tziu Muñoz breaks ground on Puerto Morelos' first Animal Welfare Center, a two-phase project with a 6…
Disturbed Mangrove Area in Mexico Grows Fivefold; Yucatán Peninsula Leads
Disturbed mangrove area in Mexico surged from 9,680 to 52,130 hectares between 2020 and 2025, with the Yucatán Peninsula accounting…
Fishermen Urge Yucatán Authorities to Clear ‘Boat Cemeteries’ in Progreso
Fishermen and boat owners in Progreso are asking authorities to remove abandoned vessels that have turned local harbors into 'boat…
Vacation Rental Regulation Will Not Deter Investors, Real Estate Sector Says
New rules for vacation rentals in Quintana Roo will add certainty without discouraging investors, according to the state's real estate…
Falling Concrete from Playa del Carmen Bridge Prompts Safety Concerns
Residents say chunks of concrete fall daily from the main Playa del Carmen bridge, urging authorities to inspect and repair…
Archaeologists Discover Maya Settlement K’oxol Ja’ II Along Maya Train Route
INAH archaeologists uncovered K'oxol Ja' II, a Maya settlement with 21 monuments, during Maya Train cargo line construction near Progreso,…
Court Grants New Suspension Against Las Dunas Project in Chuburná
A federal judge suspended municipal permits for the Las Dunas development, citing violations of environmental rights and public participation.
Isla Mujeres Bike Lane Still Unbuilt Despite Mayor’s 2023 Promise
Bike rental operators say the cycle path announced in 2023 was never started, leaving thousands of tourists exposed to traffic…
Benito Juárez Aims to Cut Public Debt, Rules Out New Loans
Benito Juárez treasurer says the municipality will keep paying down debt and launch a budget transparency platform.