Residents in Chemuyil Protest Road Closure at Chan Chemuyilito

Tulum, Quintana Roo — Residents of Ciudad Chemuyil are protesting the closure of a road in the area known as Chan Chemuyilito, saying the blockage prevents them from reaching land where they have been clearing brush to establish a settlement.

According to accounts from the scene, the barrier blocks both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, affecting dozens of people who travel daily to their plots for preparation work.

Residents said the access road has been in constant use and they consider the restriction unjustified. “There is no reason to close the passage; it is a road we have always used to reach our properties,” one resident said during a tour of the area.

The community has called on the Tulum municipal government to intervene and officially guarantee the reopening of the road to prevent further conflicts between private parties.

The complainants said the closure was apparently carried out by local residents, creating tensions between those seeking to continue clearing work and those maintaining the blockade.

Municipal authorities have not issued an official statement on the matter. However, residents reiterated the need for a legal review of the road’s status to determine whether it is a public right-of-way or private property.

The situation has sparked debate between the growth of new settlements and coexistence with established developments near Chemuyil, where uncertainty over access routes and boundaries continues to generate friction among residents.