Businesses
Sargassum hits red alert across the central Quintana Roo coast
The Tulum sargassum surge is emptying beaches, forcing rate cuts, and pushing small coastal restaurants toward closure as cleanup funding faces scrutiny.
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Society
Tulum's Future May Depend More on America's Problems Than on Its Tourists
Why the economic pressures reshaping the American middle class could create an unexpected opportunity for Tulum, and why we should stop measuring our future solely through tourism statistics.
Environment & Nature
Specialists urge an environmental emergency as record sargassum in Tulum overwhelms cleanup crews
Specialists and officials warn that sargassum in Tulum has reached historic levels, outpacing cleanup crews and reviving calls for a formal environmental emergency declaration.
Lead Story
American Fugitive Arrested in Tulum on Texas Warrant for Child Sexual Assault
An American fugitive arrested in Tulum was wanted in Texas for the alleged sexual assault of a minor, and now faces a handover to U.S. authorities.
National Guard opens permanent barracks for 705 troops at Tulum's Felipe Carrillo Puerto airport
A new National Guard barracks at Tulum airport will house 705 troops, part of a wider command protecting the state's airports, beaches, and Maya Train.
