Tourism Group Urges Mexican Lawmakers to Reverse 100% Fee Hike for Protected Natural Areas
A Mexican tourism association is lobbying lawmakers to reverse a 100% fee increase for accessing protected natural areas.
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Secret Contract Between Xcaret and Maya Council Raises Questions About Indigenous Representation
A secret 15 million peso contract between Xcaret and the Gran Consejo Maya has sparked demands for transparency from Maya…
Mexico’s Supreme Court Upholds Financial Intelligence Unit’s Power to Freeze Bank Accounts
Mexico's Supreme Court ruled the Financial Intelligence Unit can freeze bank accounts without foreign requests.
Federal Judge Blocks Prison Return for Ex-Quintana Roo Governor Mario Villanueva
A federal judge ruled Mario Villanueva Madrid can remain under house arrest due to his poor health, overturning a prison…
Playa del Carmen Lays Off Nearly 100 Health Workers in Municipal Restructuring
Playa del Carmen municipality lays off nearly 100 health workers, sparking legal action over severance pay.
Mexico to Invest 350 Billion Pesos in Education Infrastructure During Sheinbaum’s Term
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced 350 billion pesos for school infrastructure, surpassing previous 18-year investments.
Mexican Supreme Court Strips Quintana Roo Anti-Corruption Prosecutor of Surveillance Powers
Mexico's Supreme Court invalidated provisions allowing warrantless surveillance by Quintana Roo's anti-corruption prosecutor.
Mexican Peso Holds Steady at 17.83 Amid Global Energy Market Volatility
The Mexican peso opened at 17.83 per dollar on Monday, showing relative stability despite global energy market tensions.
Mexican Military Tourism Group Accused of Creating Monopoly in Maya Region
Local businesses in Mexico's Maya region accuse the military-run GAFSACOMM of unfair competition through subsidized packages.
Maya Leaders Demand Respect and Audit of Funds Linked to Xcaret
Traditional Maya authorities in Quintana Roo call for an audit of 15 million pesos tied to a tourism agreement.