Cozumel Faces Highest Per Capita Debt in Mexico
Cozumel's debt exceeds 1 billion pesos, burdening each resident with about 4,400 pesos.
Politics
Tulum Archaeological Site Sees 33% Visitor Drop, Petition Calls for Separation From Jaguar Park
A petition demands separating Tulum's archaeological zone from Jaguar Park after a 33.1% visitor decline in early 2026.
Trump’s G7 Comments Push Mexico to Intensify Anti-Drug Operations
Mexico seizes over 3 tons of cocaine and a massive meth lab after Trump's G7 comments on cartels.
Authorities Seize Property in Playa del Carmen Linked to Ex-Mayor Lili Campos Investigation
Mexican authorities seized a property in Playa del Carmen as part of an investigation linking former mayor Lili Campos to…
Mexico’s Economy Ministry Rejects Canaco Playa del Carmen Assembly, Disputes New Board
Mexico's Economy Ministry invalidated Canaco Playa del Carmen's February assembly, rejecting Iovana Franco as president.
Playa del Carmen Mayor Estefanía Mercado Rules Out Gubernatorial Bid
Playa del Carmen Mayor Estefanía Mercado says she will not seek the Morena nomination for governor of Quintana Roo.
Playa del Carmen Launches Citizen Dialogues to Update Municipal Development Plan
Playa del Carmen begins citizen dialogues to update its 2024-2027 Municipal Development Plan, incorporating public proposals.
Maya Wellness Market Stands Empty, a $5.2M Symbol of Broken Promises in Quintana Roo
A $5.2M market built for the Maya Train sits vacant, leaving local producers frustrated and questioning government priorities.
Former Quintana Roo Governor Acquitted of Organized Crime, Remains Under House Arrest
A federal judge acquitted former Quintana Roo Governor Roberto Borge of organized crime, but he remains under house arrest on…
Cozumel Critics Accuse Mayor of Ceding Control Over Key Resources
Critics say Mayor José Luis Chacón has failed to defend Cozumel's interests, particularly regarding a cruise trust fund.