Sargassum, Security Concerns and Geopolitics Reshape Travel Decisions
Geopolitical instability, security worries, rising costs and sargassum are reshaping how international travelers choose their summer destinations.
Quintana Roo
Federal Transfers to Quintana Roo Fall 11.1% in First Half
Federal transfers to Quintana Roo fell 11.1% in the first half of 2026, the third-largest drop among Mexican states.
Quintana Roo Opens Artist Submissions for 2026 Caribbean Culture Festival
The Institute of Culture and Arts is accepting applications from musicians and dancers for the 2026 Caribbean Culture Festival until…
Are Your Old Clothes Are Ruining Mexico’s Cenotes and Reefs?
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) and the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) are calling on the…
Quintana Roo Rises to Fourth Place in Mexico for Heat-Related Deaths
Quintana Roo has recorded four heat-related deaths, placing it fourth nationally, as temperatures reach 45°C in parts of the state.
Sargassum Influx Leaves Cancun’s Beaches Empty at Peak of Summer Season
A record sargassum influx is emptying Cancun's beaches and hurting businesses even as tourists arrive in large numbers.
National Earthquake Drill on Sept. 19 to Simulate 5 Scenarios, Including Magnitude 7 in Quintana Roo
Mexico will hold its national earthquake drill on Sept. 19 with five seismic scenarios, including a magnitude 7 quake in…
Quintana Roo Leads Mexico in Certified Beaches
Quintana Roo holds the most certified beaches in Mexico, with Cancún earning 53 Blue Flag distinctions for the 2026-2027 season.
Monarch Butterflies Now Breeding in Quintana Roo, Researchers Confirm
Research shows monarch butterflies now reproduce in Quintana Roo, completing their life cycle in the Mexican Caribbean.
Federal Judge Upholds Drug Sentence of Former Quintana Roo Governor Mario Villanueva
A federal judge rejected a request to reduce or modify Mario Villanueva's nearly 36-year sentence for drug trafficking and organized…