Tulum, Quintana Roo — New questions are emerging about the operation of the Parque del Jaguar after reports that the on-site museum run by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) had its power cut due to alleged unpaid bills, while other areas of the complex were reportedly using electricity through irregular connections.
According to local reports, Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) personnel identified installations that were illegally connected to the grid — a practice commonly known as “hooking” — meaning they had no formal contract or payment for consumption.
The situation has drawn criticism for its apparent contradiction: a cultural space managed by INAH was left without power for lack of payment, while tourist-oriented areas of the park continued to use electricity under irregular conditions.
This has intensified scrutiny of the management of Grupo Mundo Maya, the project run by the Mexican Army (Sedena), which has previously faced criticism over access, fees, and economic impacts on local service providers.
So far, no official confirmation has been given on the extent of these irregularities or the specific areas involved. However, the case is generating social pressure for clarity on whether there has been mismanagement of resources or administrative omissions within the tourist complex.
Local voices are calling for transparency in the park’s operations, especially given its role as a cultural, tourist, and conservation space that is a flagship attraction of Tulum.
Neither project managers nor relevant authorities have issued a detailed statement clarifying the situation or confirming an investigation.
The allegations add to a series of criticisms that have surrounded the Parque del Jaguar’s operations in recent months, amid growing demands for accountability and oversight of high-impact projects in the region.
