Quintana Roo News
Salma Hayek Filming New Project in Tulum
Cameras captured Mexican actress Salma Hayek visiting some cenotes in Tulum, Quintana Roo, such as Casa Tortuga, as well as other nearby locations, accompanied by a discreet security...
National
“We cried for help, again and again”
The following is the testimony of activist Roberto Rojo. This is what he posted on his Facebook account on November 6th:
"We cried for help,...
Treasury Sanctions Mexico-Based Transnational Criminal Organization Smuggling Migrants into the United States
WASHINGTON, DC — October 30, 2025.- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the Bhardwaj Human Smuggling Organization (Bhardwaj...
AI Workshops to Address Environmental Challenges Announced in Playa del Carmen
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, QUINTANA ROO — A new series of workshops focused on applying artificial intelligence to environmental issues has been announced for Playa...
Economy
Diego Castañón’s Tulum: insecurity, opacity, fall in tourism, and a millionaire debt
Tulum has requested a debt of up to 79 million pesos. However, the administration of Diego Castañón had publicly spoken of only 50 million.
The adjustment surprised everyone, including the municipal trustee, Rifka Queruel Nussbaum, who...
Quintana Roo, Oaxaca, and Campeche, with the highest inflation at the beginning of 2026
Of the 32 states in the country, 12 presented an inflationary level above Banxico's target.
At the beginning of this year, annual inflation in the country continued to send signals of "stability", however, some states...
Business
The Powerful Families Behind Mexico’s Tourist Industry in Cancun
Behind the sun-kissed beaches and luxurious hotel complexes of Mexico's Riviera Maya lies a complex web of economic power and influence. At the heart...
Tulum Launches Business Training Program for Mayan-Speaking Entrepreneurs
The Tulum City Council has announced the launch of a business management and financial inclusion training program for Mayan-speaking entrepreneurs and microentrepreneurs. The initiative...
Real Estate
Entertainment
Salma Hayek Filming New Project in Tulum
Cameras captured Mexican actress Salma Hayek visiting some cenotes in Tulum, Quintana Roo, such as Casa Tortuga, as well as other nearby locations, accompanied by a discreet security...
K-Drama Superstar Moon Ga-Young Donates to Women and Children in Tulum
Tulum, Quintana Roo – February 10, 2026. South Korean actress Moon Ga-young, widely recognized for her roles in popular K-dramas such as True Beauty...
From the opening to the closing concert dedicated to young performers, the Cancun Piano...
Cancun. - Between applause and admiration from the Cancun public, the Cancun Piano Festival 2026 dedicated to Mozart was developed as a musical journey that confirmed the...
Diego Castañón’s Tulum: insecurity, opacity, fall in tourism, and a millionaire debt
Tulum has requested a debt of up to 79 million pesos. However, the administration of Diego Castañón had publicly spoken of only 50 million.
The...
Expats Crime
Passport Fraud in Quintana Roo: Foreign Nationals Face Legal Consequences
In early September 2025, Mexican authorities in Quintana Roo uncovered two separate cases of passport fraud involving foreign nationals attempting to obtain Mexican passports...
Travel
Mexico History
Cancún Celebrates 55 Years of History with Vibrant Festivities
Marking the 55th anniversary of its founding, the Benito Juárez City Council shared historical photographs showcasing Cancún before it transformed into a world-renowned tourist destination. The images provide a glimpse into the municipality's early days, offering a stark contrast to its current status as...
Mexico Living
On Good Friday morning, Tulum bore witness to one of the most profound religious traditions in Christianity: the reenactment of the Stations of the Cross. This solemn event, performed by the Catholic community, commemorates Jesus Christ’s path to crucifixion and is a highlight of Holy Week's liturgical activities.
The procession began at the Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe, where...
Heatlh
¡Prohibit the sale and use of vapes in Cancun and Mexico; federals intensify withdrawal of harmful devices!
The marketing and use of vaping came formally under the scope and direct action of the federal authorities in Cancun, as part of the national strategy to curb the distribution of these electronic devices designed as cigarette simulators, whose manufacture, mainly of Asian origin...
