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.
Economy
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.
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…
SAT Offers Quintana Roo Taxpayers Up to 100% Off Fines and Surcharges
Around 700 Quintana Roo taxpayers may qualify for the 2026 tax program offering up to 100% off fines and surcharges.
Corporate Donations to Charities in Cancún Drop 30%
At least 30% of companies in Cancún have halted donations, forcing charities to postpone programs and hitting charity races hard.
Vacation Rental Regulation in Playa del Carmen Will Push Rates Up, Hotelier Says
A new municipal regulation for vacation rentals in Playa del Carmen is expected to raise rates, according to a hotel…
Playa del Carmen Power Outages Hurt Hotel Workers’ Performance
Recurring blackouts in Playa del Carmen are leaving hotel workers exhausted, affecting their performance, a union leader says.
BCPMEX to Invest 700 Million Pesos in Yucatán Technology Center
Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena announced BCPMEX will invest 700 million pesos in a Yucatán technology center, creating 340 jobs.
Quintana Roo Tourism Crisis: ‘The Ship Is Sinking,’ Warns Eugenio Barbachano
Tulum councilman Eugenio Barbachano says Quintana Roo's tourism is in critical condition and calls for a collective political shift.
Mayan Ruins Visits Plunge as Quintana Roo Tourism Slump Deepens
Visits to Quintana Roo's Mayan ruins fell sharply in the second quarter, reflecting a broader tourism slump in the Mexican…