Cancún’s Financial Infrastructure Fails to Keep Pace with Demand
Banks in Cancún are closing branches and reducing teller service, leaving residents with long waits and limited access to cash…
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Cancun Real Estate Sales Fell 30% During World Cup, Industry Leader Says
Cancun's real estate sector saw a 30% drop in sales during June's World Cup, though leaders say the year is…
Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Extorting Cancún Hotel
A man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for extorting hotel staff in Cancún's hotel zone, threatening managers with…
Playa del Carmen Businesses Accuse Officials of Extortion
Hotel and restaurant owners in Playa del Carmen filed complaints alleging civil protection inspectors demanded bribes and threatened fines.
Quintana Roo Investigates 468 Police Officers, Dismisses 42
Quintana Roo's Public Security Department is investigating 468 police officers for misconduct; 42 have been dismissed and 40 sanctioned.
Maya Communities Warn New Indigenous Law Could Legitimize Land Dispossession
Maya communities from Yucatán, Campeche and Quintana Roo urge changes to Mexico's proposed indigenous rights law, warning it could restrict…
Two Arrested, Possible Drugs Seized in Cancun Raids
Two people were detained and possible narcotics seized during back-to-back raids in Cancun, according to the Quintana Roo Prosecutor's Office.
Isla Mujeres Celebrates 32 Years of Tradition
Isla Mujeres marked the 32nd anniversary of the Bay Cross Immersion with a floral offering led by Mayor Atenea Gómez…
Tulum Hotel Occupancy Hits Historic Low of 15%
Quintana Roo’s tourism secretary says Tulum hotel occupancy has dropped to 15%, the lowest on record, as sargasso and airline…
Mexico’s Supreme Court to Review Mahahual Land Use Case, Group Says
An environmental group says the Supreme Court's review of Mahahual development plan challenges could set national precedents for environmental justice.