Semarnat Rejects 108-Room Hotel at Punta Venado Over Mangrove Protection
Mexico's environment department denied a 108-room hotel at Punta Venado, authorizing only 30 suites and 23 residences under strict conditions.
Semarnat Convenes Working Groups to Protect Mahahual’s Environment
Quintana Roo officials say federal working groups will define a tourism model for Mahahual, including the contested Royal Caribbean Perfect…
Mexican Navy Seizes 1.2 Tons of Cocaine in Pacific, Detains Six With U.S. Support
Mexican Navy and U.S. Coast Guard seize about 1.2 tons of suspected cocaine in the Pacific and detain six people,…
Xcaret Forum Urges Tourism Industry to Grow Without Harming Nature
Grupo Xcaret brought business, finance and conservation leaders together in Playa del Carmen to discuss growth that does not harm…
Monterrey’s Torre Rise Set to Become Latin America’s Tallest Building
The 484-meter Torre Rise in Monterrey will be Latin America's tallest skyscraper, with offices, a hotel, apartments and a SkyDeck…
Cancún Finishes Demolishing Old General Hospital as Work Begins on New Maternal-Infant Facility
Cancún has finished demolishing its old general hospital and is clearing the site for a new maternal-infant facility with 104…
Cancún Hotels Offer Free Nights as Industry Faces Worst Year, Vara Says
Cancún hotels are handing out free nights and tours as occupancy sits near 50%, hotel leader Abelardo Vara says, blaming…
Man Jumps From Third-Floor Window in Cancún as Lover’s Husband Arrives
A man jumped from a third-floor window in Cancún after the husband of his girlfriend reportedly arrived, witnesses said.
Nine Arrested in Cancún Over ‘Gota a Gota’ Loan Shark Extortion Ring
Nine suspects from Jalisco, Tabasco and Michoacán were arrested in Cancún over a 'gota a gota' extortion ring targeting small…
Morena Deputy Marybel Villegas Missed 52 of 197 Legislative Votes, Records Show
Legislative records show Morena deputy Marybel Villegas was absent for 52 of 197 votes, raising accountability questions about her representation…