Mar 23, 2026
One Year After the Ambush of Tulum’s Security Secretary the Search for Justice Continues
Twelve months after the brutal ambush that claimed the life of José Roberto Rodríguez Bautista in La Veleta, the investi...
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Brandon Reed
International Correspondent
Brandon Reed is an international correspondent specializing in foreign relations and expatriate life. Having lived in five countries before settling in the Yucatan, Brandon provides a unique global perspective on the cultural and economic integration of Tulum’s diverse international community.
Recent Work by Brandon Reed
Feb 19, 2026
Could Tulum’s new C4 finally curb insecurity across the tourist zone?
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Jan 30, 2026
Tulum seeks to fix long-criticized mobility system through coordination
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Jan 17, 2026
New gear strengthens firefighter safety and response capacity in Tulum
Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo reviewed new firefighting equipment during a station visit, with firefighters reporting...
Jan 14, 2026
Tulum launches early joint plan to address atypical sargassum arrivals
Tulum authorities and hotel leaders agreed on an early joint strategy to manage atypical sargassum arrivals since Januar...
Jan 9, 2026
Diego Castañón urges ethical policing during security roll call in Tulum
Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón urged police to act with legality and integrity, stressing protection for residents and touri...
Dec 23, 2025
Mara Lezama and Fonatur Align Efforts on Tulum Recovery Strategy
Governor Mara Lezama met with Fonatur’s director to strengthen coordination on the Tulum recovery strategy, focusing on ...
Dec 17, 2025
Tulum invests over 1.3 million pesos in police uniforms to reinforce security strategy
Tulum invests more than 1.3 million pesos in police uniforms as part of a broader security strategy that includes daily ...
Dec 10, 2025
Senate advances major overhaul of beach access in Mexico
Mexico approves a reform on beach access in Mexico, guaranteeing free and permanent entry to all beaches while creating ...
Dec 8, 2025
Sheinbaum praises Lezama as public beaches in Tulum reopen without barriers
Public beaches in Tulum reopened with free access after coordinated government action, marking a major shift for residen...
Nov 27, 2025
Mixed signals from Profeco and Diamante K deepen local concern
The dispute over Hotel Diamante K intensified after a federal inspection in Tulum, with Roberto Palazuelos denying exces...
Nov 26, 2025
Lawmakers renew push for free beach access in Tulum
Quintana Roo lawmakers will review conditions on the ground as the debate over free beach access in Tulum grows, followi...
Nov 26, 2025
New traffic rules in Tulum limit heavy vehicles in hotel zone
Tulum’s new traffic rules restrict heavy-vehicle circulation in the hotel zone and La Veleta, aiming to reduce congestio...
Nov 19, 2025
Tulum security shows sustained drop in homicides as officials coordinate efforts
Tulum security shows a downward trend in homicides as authorities strengthen coordinated operations, though officials ca...
Nov 13, 2025
Government Confirms Free Beach Access Now Available in Tulum
Tulum opened new public access points to its beaches inside Parque del Jaguar, restoring free entry for residents and vi...
Nov 11, 2025
Violence in Tulum raises pressure on local authorities
A new killing inside Rosa Negra restaurant has intensified pressure on Tulum’s government as citizens question Mayor Die...
Nov 6, 2025
Environmental Review Reshapes Plans for Tulum’s New Bypass
Officials clarified that the Tulum Bypass Road project is still underway, now undergoing an environmental and technical ...
Oct 28, 2025
Mara Lezama leads plan to secure free access to Tulum beaches
Mara Lezama and federal officials unveiled a New Sustainable Tourism Model for Tulum, seeking to preserve beaches, prote...
Oct 24, 2025
Tulum launches 62-million-peso campaign to repair global image
The Council for Tourism Promotion of Quintana Roo has launched a 62-million-peso campaign to rebuild Tulum’s image and r...
Oct 22, 2025
Lessons from Tulum’s Urban Reckoning for Global Tourism
Tulum faces a tourism and urban crisis rooted in unchecked expansion. The government seeks to correct a development mode...
Oct 18, 2025
Mexico launches coordinated plan to revive tourism in Tulum
Mexico’s Tourism Ministry has launched a coordinated plan to restore visitor flow and economic confidence in Tulum after...
Oct 16, 2025
Tulum named top priority in Mexico’s new tourism strategy
Tulum has been declared a top tourism priority by Mexico’s federal government, with weekly visits and a new action plan ...
Oct 16, 2025
Tulum for everyone or just the few? The government takes a stand
With over 1.2 million visitors in 2025, Tulum is rethinking its tourism model, focusing on public beach access, sustaina...
Oct 16, 2025
President Claudia Sheinbaum slams Tulum restrictions on public beaches
Tulum faces backlash over new beach access rules as President Sheinbaum denounces illegal restrictions. With tourism in ...
Oct 14, 2025
Diego Castañón postpones weekly conference amid Tulum beach access talks
Tulum’s “Free Beaches” program introduces access rules that have sparked mixed reactions, as Mayor Diego Castañón postpo...
Oct 10, 2025
Why does Tulum ignore the answers it already knows?
Tulum’s problems have simple solutions, yet they remain untouched. This editorial explores why common sense has become t...
Oct 10, 2025
Mara Lezama leads a new vision for Tulum’s Jaguar Park and its communities
Governor Mara Lezama will meet in Mexico City to present the Jaguar Park Project, aiming to protect Tulum’s beaches, ens...
Oct 9, 2025
Sheinbaum orders review of Tulum’s Parque del Jaguar over beach access complaints
President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered a federal review of Parque del Jaguar in Tulum following public complaints over ...
Oct 7, 2025
Is the taxi mafia sabotaging Tulum’s future?
Tulum’s taxi union faces investigation amid reports of abuse, extortion, and inflated fares, contributing to a sha...
Oct 6, 2025
Governor Mara Lezama joins ancient Maya ritual in Tulum celebration
Tulum’s Fiesta de la Cancha Maya brought Governor Mara Lezama and Maya leaders together in a powerful celebration of cul...
Oct 3, 2025
New access law might force changes at Tulum’s controversial Parque del Jaguar
Mexico’s Congress passed a reform to guarantee free public beach access. Tulum leaders praised the move, calling it a vi...
Oct 3, 2025
Mexico approves law for free public beach entry nationwide
Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón led the push behind a new Mexican law that guarantees free and dignified access to beaches, a...
Oct 2, 2025
The gates to paradise reopen on Mexico’s sunlit shores
Mexico approved a reform guaranteeing free access to all beaches and protected areas, following a Tulum-led initiative a...
Oct 1, 2025
Tulum government blames Tren Maya and airport for local budget crisis
Tulum officials blame the Tren Maya, new airport, and Parque del Jaguar for the city’s financial crisis, sparking tensio...
Sep 24, 2025
Tulum’s mayor meets Spain’s ambassador to discuss sargassum and tourism strategy
Spain’s ambassador met with Tulum’s mayor to strengthen tourism and tackle sargassum. The diplomatic meeting marks a pot...
Sep 13, 2025
Can Tulum Keep Its Beaches Public Amid Tourism Pressure?
Tulum’s government and Grupo Mundo Maya unite to ensure public beach access, aiming to protect natural areas like Parque...
Sep 10, 2025
Maya Voices Take Center Stage in Tulum’s Government Report
Tulum’s first government report highlights community tourism, Maya inclusion, and a new era of transformation under Mayo...
Sep 4, 2025
Politicians and Military Accused of Sinking Tulum’s Tourism in a Sea of Greed
Tulum National Park faces outrage as tourists and businesses are blocked without dual wristbands, sparking claims of ove...
Sep 2, 2025
Tulum Strengthens Ties With U.S. to Boost Sustainable Tourism
Tulum strengthens its global ties through a strategic meeting with the U.S. Consul General, focusing on sustainable tour...
Aug 29, 2025
Sunday Access to Tulum’s Jaguar Park Now Free Under New Policy
Starting August 31, 2025, Jaguar Park in Tulum will offer free Sunday entry to all, following pressure from local offici...
Aug 27, 2025
Who Owns the Beach? Tulum Locals Fight Back Against Tourist Fees
Tulum residents are protesting restricted access to public beaches and ruins, blaming the military-managed Parque Jaguar...
Aug 25, 2025
A Fence in the Sand Sparks a War Over Tulum’s Public Lands
Tensions rise over Tulum beach access as locals and leaders demand free entry to Jaguar Park, challenging Grupo Mundo Ma...
Aug 15, 2025
Sheinbaum Moves to Unlock Tulum’s Ruins for Free Every Sunday
President Sheinbaum plans a decree to allow free Sunday entry to the Tulum archaeological site, aiming to restore public...
Aug 7, 2025
The Hands That Keep Tulum Alive Receive a Small Relief
Over 200 food baskets reached women who hold the community together, revealing that in this town, nourishment can be bot...
Aug 4, 2025
Tulum Balances on the Edge of Chaos With Sand in Its Shoes
Tulum faces sargassum, urban growth and rising safety concerns with bold local actions—from street patrols to drainage p...
Aug 4, 2025
Why a Simple Machine Terrifies the Powers Behind Tulum’s Rides
Tulum avoids using taximeters due to profit-driven resistance from unions, creating a power dynamic that fuels tourist s...
Jul 30, 2025
Tulum is sailing through the biggest storm in decades without a clear destination
Tulum tourism is facing a perfect storm as sargassum covers its beaches, public access fades, and frustrated locals watc...
Jul 29, 2025
Aura Musica Fest is Tulum’s new strategy to attract tourists during a slow summer
Tulum’s free music festival Aura Musica Fest is the latest strategy to boost tourism during the low season with live sho...
Jul 26, 2025
Permanent barrier proposed to stop sargassum seaweed from flooding Tulum beaches
Sargassum seaweed is threatening Tulum’s beaches and tourism economy, prompting local leaders to push for a perman...
Jul 26, 2025
Jaguar Park Tulum brings controversy as locals report decline in beach tourism
Tulum tourism is facing a crisis in summer 2025 as sargassum returns and Jaguar Park restrictions create confusion, lead...
Jul 17, 2025
New Tulum traffic rules eliminate towing to restore public trust in police
Tulum halts vehicle towing in a major step for police reform in Mexico aiming to rebuild public trust and stop abusive p...
Jul 16, 2025
Tulum launches full-scale safety operation to support record summer tourism
Tulum travel gets a safety upgrade with Safe Summer Operation 2025, a new initiative to protect tourists and residents d...
Jul 15, 2025
How Tulum’s Weekly Briefings Are Rewriting the Script on Transparent Government
Tulum is setting a new benchmark for transparent government by holding weekly press briefings where all municipal offici...
Jul 14, 2025
Tulum hotels call for free beach access as sargassum threatens tourism
Tulum hotels are urging the government to eliminate beach fees as the sargassum crisis worsens, hoping that free beach a...
Jul 11, 2025
Tulum Moves Closer to Guaranteeing Free Access to Its Beaches
Tulum officials are supporting free access to Tulum beaches as part of a broader strategy to improve tourism, respond to...
Jul 11, 2025
Tulum invests in sensory therapy for autism with a new inclusive care center
Tulum is building a new facility to expand sensory therapy for autism, offering inclusive services for children with neu...
Jul 11, 2025
Free beach access in Tulum’s Jaguar Park sparks tourism revival
Free beach access in Jaguar Park aims to reverse Tulum’s tourism slump by drawing visitors back to Parque El Jaguar, off...
Jul 9, 2025
Community engagement drives local change in Tulum as leaders meet face to face
Tulum’s mayor leads monthly face-to-face sessions with local delegates, proving how sustained community engagement foste...
Jul 8, 2025
Security in Tulum is Reinforced as Navy Troops Withdraw
Tulum steps up efforts to improve security in Tulum after the departure of Navy personnel, launching new recruitment and...
Jul 8, 2025
Airlines respond to Tulum International Airport incentives push
Tulum International Airport incentives are extended by three years to lower fees, attract new airline routes, and boost ...
Jul 8, 2025
Tulum public safety takes center stage in new weekly government briefings
Tulum public safety is being redefined with weekly government briefings highlighting arrests, infrastructure projects, a...
Jul 7, 2025
Sargassum Seaweed Influx Prompts New Environmental Strategy
Tulum officials, led by SEMARNAT, launched a joint strategy to tackle sargassum seaweed influx, targeting sustainable be...
Jul 4, 2025
Sedetus Permits Revoked in Tulum After Court Orders Demolition.
Sedetus revokes permits in Tulum after court orders demolition of a project. Read the full details on the decision now. ...
Jun 30, 2025
Free entry Jaguar Park Tulum now available for foreign residents
Foreign residents in Tulum can now obtain a credential for free entry Jaguar Park Tulum, replacing old permits. Learn re...
Jun 28, 2025
Legal Win Highlights Tulum Property Rights Protection
Local landowner wins a landmark court victory defending Tulum property rights, regaining his coastal parcel after five y...
Jun 6, 2025
Tulum’s corruption fuels environmentally harmful developments
A court ruling against a luxury project exposes the rising threat of environmentally harmful developments in Tulum, wher...
May 29, 2025
Tulum celebrates 17 years as a Municipality amid growth and reflection
Tulum marks 17 years as a municipality with civic ceremonies and concerts, while residents and leaders reflect on its gr...
May 23, 2025
Coastal Road Paving Advances in Tulum Amid Safety Concerns for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Tulum’s coastal road is being repaved, improving traffic flow—but locals urge authorities to ensure safety for cyclists ...
May 23, 2025
Mayor Leads Push for Safer Tulum Through National Security Strategy
Mayor Diego Cantidad spearheads a municipal security initiative aligning with national efforts to reduce violence in Tul...
May 22, 2025
Tulum Mayor Joins National Security Strategy with Quintana Roo Leaders
Tulum’s mayor Diego Castañón collaborates with Quintana Roo officials and Governor Mara Lezama on a 2024-2030 nati...
May 22, 2025
Residents Clash Over Tulum Beach Access in Jaguar Park
Foreign residents in Tulum protest restricted beach access at Parque Jaguar, sparking debate over public rights and envi...
Apr 16, 2025
Tulum Launches 4.9 Million Peso Pothole Repair Initiative
Tulum allocates nearly 5 million pesos to a new pothole repair initiative, aiming to improve city infrastructure through...
Mar 28, 2025
Tulum’s New Security Chief to be Named Next Week
The municipality of Tulum will announce its newly appointed Public Safety Secretariat director within the coming week, a...
Mar 25, 2025
Call to Cut Jaguar Park Tulum Fees Grows Louder
Call to cut Jaguar Park fees. ...
Mar 24, 2025
Tulum Honors Late Safety Chief with Eulogy
Tulum officials commemorate former public safety director with posthumous tribute, celebrating his impactful leadership ...
Mar 24, 2025
Vengeance Suspected in Tulum Security Chief’s Brutal Murder
The murder of Tulum’s security chief, José Roberto Rodríguez, is under investigation with vengeance as the leading...
Mar 22, 2025
Tulum Security Chief Fatally Injured in Attack
The Secretary of Security in Tulum, Roberto Rodriguez, has died following a deadly attack, sparking concern over safety ...
Mar 5, 2025
Tulum Approves 400 Golf Carts Amid Traffic Innovation Push
Tulum authorizes 400 golf carts to alleviate congestion and promote eco-friendly transport, sparking debates on sustaina...