Coparmex Proposes Six-Month Unemployment Insurance for Quintana Roo Tourism Workers
Business leaders propose six-month unemployment insurance to protect Quintana Roo tourism workers during low season.
Economy
Mahahual Boardwalk Renovation Moves Forward After Original Perfect Day Project Is Rejected
Quintana Roo is preparing a 197.5 million-peso improvement program for Mahahual, including work on the community’s waterfront boardwalk, tourist streets…
Profeco and Canaco Announce Back-to-School Fair 2026 in Mérida
Mexico's consumer protection agency and Mérida's chamber of commerce host a fair with discounts on school supplies.
Import Inspections Don’t Slow Commercial Expansion in Cancún
Federal import inspections haven't slowed ¡Que Güay!'s growth in Cancún, with a new branch opening and over 100 jobs.
Chetumal’s Historic 5 de Abril Market Nears Collapse as Vendors Consider Closing
Chetumal's iconic 5 de Abril market faces closure as only 6 of 44 stalls remain open.
Yucatan Octopus Season to Start Without Official Catch Quota as Fishermen Prepare
Yucatan's octopus fishing season begins Aug 1 without federal quota despite completed study.
Two-Thirds of Yucatán’s Working-Age Population Lacks Decent Work, Report Finds
1.1 million people in Yucatán lack decent work, with high rates of informal employment, low pay, and no union representation.
Sargassum Invasion Drives Playa del Carmen Residents to Consider Moving to Mérida
Residents of Playa del Carmen say the stench of rotting sargassum is unbearable, prompting many to consider relocating to Mérida.
Sargassum Seaweed Challenges Repeat Tourism in Akumal
Persistent sargassum and low season keep Akumal tourist numbers at 35-40% of typical summer levels.
Quintana Roo Lobster Catch Reaches 50 Tons but Commercialization Struggles
Fishermen in Quintana Roo have caught 50 tons of live lobster, but high prices and low demand hinder local sales.