Tulum
Tulum's Security Chief Assassinated in Brazen Cartel-Style Hit
Tulum's security chief assassinated in cartel-linked attack. Violence escalates in Mexican tourist hotspot. Days prior, prosecutor's office also targeted.
Quintana Roo
Mexico's Caribbean engine , Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Chetumal, and the 130-km Riviera Maya corridor where 20 million tourists a year meet the reality of a state still figuring itself out.
Mahahual
Mahahual Launches Early Sargassum Offensive Before the 2025 Season Hits
Mahahual faces a sargassum surge. Authorities and businesses fight to protect tourism. Experts predict a dire 2025, exceeding 2018's record. Long-term solutions remain elusive.
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen Turns Its Old City Hall into a Museum and Cultural Center
Playa del Carmen will transform its former municipal palace into the "Centro Cultural y Museo 28 de Julio." The project aims to boost cultural identity and tourism, with IMCAS managing the space under a 99-year lease.
Cancún
Armed Forces Deployed to Cancún Shopping Malls Amid Rising Security Concerns
Cancun boosts shopping center security with more police and armed forces due to rising crime. "Operativo en Zonas Comerciales" intensifies during peak seasons. This builds on a six-year-old agreement addressing robberies.