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…
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Mexican Authorities Seize Drugs and Surveillance Gear in Four Raids Across Quintana Roo
Four raids in Cancún, Isla Mujeres and Bacalar netted drugs, surveillance cameras and other items.
Heat Wave Drives Africanized Bees Into Bacalar, Prompting Multiple Interventions
Africanized bee swarms are appearing across Bacalar due to extreme heat, officials say.
Bacalar Not as Expensive as Tulum, Says Tourism Official, Urges More Local Promotion
Bacalar tourism official says the destination is not as costly as Tulum and calls for more local promotion.
Two Men Survive Fiery Rollover Crash on Federal Highway 307 Near Bacalar
Two men were injured after their car flipped multiple times on Federal Highway 307 near the Mérida shortcut.
Bacalar’s Laguna de los Siete Colores Loses 277 Hectares of Mangroves in Two Decades, Study Finds
A study reveals Bacalar lost 277 hectares of mangroves and wetlands from 1999 to 2021, causing over $10.5 million in…
Kidnapped and Tortured Over a False Rumor: The Ordeal of Sem Olayo in Bacalar
A 38-year-old man was kidnapped and tortured by an armed group in Bacalar after being mistaken for a cartel member…
Business Owners in Bacalar Allege Threats, Fabricated Criminal Case
A couple of entrepreneurs in Bacalar claim they face threats and a fabricated criminal case, demanding safety and impartial review.
Missing Man Found Alive in Bacalar After Two-Day Search
Sem Olayo Lira, reported missing in Bacalar, Quintana Roo, was found alive after nearly two days.
Crocodile Spotted Near Tren Maya Tracks in Bacalar
A crocodile was seen near the Tren Maya railway in Bacalar, raising concerns about wildlife displacement.