Tulum’s Tourism Crisis: Locals Blame Corruption, Overpricing for Visitor Decline
Tulum businesses struggle as international tourism plummets; locals cite corruption, overpricing, and loss of identity.
Economy
Puerto Morelos to Host Mesoamerican Ballgame Tournament With Over 3,000 Participants
Puerto Morelos will host a Mesoamerican ballgame tournament in December with over 3,000 participants from several states.
Mexican Household Debt Surges as Incomes Fall, Report Finds
Average Mexican debt rose 6.3% to 193,198 pesos in 2025, while incomes fell, according to a new report.
Yucatan Governor Proposes Mega Plan for Merida Metropolitan Area With Federal Support
Governor Joaquin Diaz Mena proposed a comprehensive plan to President Claudia Sheinbaum for water, mobility and security in Merida.
New Cancun Prison Project Still Awaiting Federal Funding, Cost Estimated at Over 2 Billion Pesos
Quintana Roo's new prison in Cancun requires 2-2.5 billion pesos in federal funding as inmate population surges.
Carlos Slim Proposes Eliminating IMSS and ISSSTE Pensions, Extending Retirement Age to 75
Billionaire Carlos Slim suggests overhauling Mexico's pension system by cutting retiree benefits and keeping older adults in the workforce longer.
Quintana Roo Deploys Largest Sargassum Vessel as Massive Bloom Approaches
Quintana Roo will deploy its largest sargassum collection vessel yet, as a massive bloom detected by satellite nears its coast.
Tren Maya Expropriations Reveal Stark Disparity in Land Valuations Across Quintana Roo
Federal government pays up to seven times more per square meter for land in Bacalar than in Puerto Morelos for…
Tulum Faces Challenge of Growing Without Losing Its Essence, Hotel Leader Says
David Ortiz Mena says long-term competitiveness depends on sustainability, identity and territorial quality.
Airbnb Listings Surge Intensifies Competition for Vacation Rentals in Riviera Maya
Growing Airbnb listings in Playa del Carmen and Tulum are squeezing occupancy and revenue for vacation rental owners.