Playa del Carmen in Freefall: Tourism Crisis, Sargasso Seaweed, and a Municipal Government Out of Touch
Playa del Carmen faces a severe tourism downturn, sargasso infestation, and public anger over municipal spending.
Sargassum
Mara Lezama Says Sargasso Emergency Declaration Is Federal Responsibility, Full Strategy Due in 15 Days
Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama says a sargasso emergency declaration is a federal matter and a full strategy will be…
Sargassum Threatens to Devour 11% of Quintana Roo’s Economy, BID Warns
A new BID study warns sargassum could cost Quintana Roo 11% of its GDP, as the federal government prepares a…
Cancún Removes Over 37,000 Tons of Sargassum From Beaches
Cancún has removed more than 37,133 tons of sargassum from public beaches since the start of the current administration.
Free Beach Access Revives Optimism in Tulum, but Residents Warn of Deeper Challenges
Mexico opens Tulum beaches and Jaguar Park for free, but locals cite extortion, high taxi fares, and sargassum as ongoing…
Sargassum Erosion Threatens Section of Mahahual-Uvero Road in Costa Maya
Tourism operators warn that sargassum-driven erosion has reduced a coastal road to one lane, urging urgent repairs.
Sargassum Crisis Worsens in Quintana Roo, Over 86,000 Tons Collected; Playa del Carmen Hit Hardest
Quintana Roo has collected over 86,000 tons of sargassum in 2026, with Playa del Carmen bearing the brunt of the…
Mexico’s President Sheinbaum Cuts Short Quintana Roo Trip to Attend World Cup Final in New York
President Claudia Sheinbaum canceled her final day in Quintana Roo to attend the 2026 World Cup final in New York.
Mexico Unveils 10-point Plan to Revive Tulum Tourism
TULUM, Quintana Roo — The federal government has outlined a 10-point action plan aimed at...
Sheinbaum Proposes Boosting Sargassum Strategy With More Vessels and Marine Barriers
President Sheinbaum announced plans to add more sargassum-collecting vessels and marine barriers to protect Quintana Roo beaches.