Maya Train Adds Cancun-Playa del Carmen Trips, but Station Access Remains a Barrier for Workers
The Maya Train will add morning service between Cancún and Playa del Carmen beginning August 15, reviving an earlier effort…
Economy
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…
Yucatán Governor Signs Property Tax Agreements for Izamal and Progreso
Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena signs administrative agreements with Izamal and Progreso to boost property tax collection and municipal funding.
Civic Group Says Tulum Mayor Has Failed to Establish Environmental Fee Trust
Tulum Unido says Mayor Diego Castañón has not created a trust for Environmental Sanitation Fee revenue despite public promises.
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.
El Cuyo Beach Festival Brings Big Crowds, Economic Boost
The final weekend of El Cuyo's Beach Festival drew more visitors and higher spending than the previous week, authorities said.
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…