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Political Reporter
Fernando Castillo brings decades of experience in political reporting to The Tulum Times. Specialized in municipal governance and regional policy, Fernando’s analytical pieces provide critical insights into the legislative decisions and infrastructure projects that are reshaping the state of Quintana Roo.

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Tulum authorities say only two police officers were removed after 49 investigations because most complaints were posted ...

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State and military officials reviewed progress on the Tulum Air Show 2026, set for April at Tulum’s international airpor...

Tulum has installed a Municipal Council for Territorial Planning and Urban Development and launched the process to updat...

Enrique Kike Vázquez’s first legislative report in Tulum ignited debate over residency, ambition, and political backing ...

President Claudia Sheinbaum urged the Tulum mayor to shift focus from beach access to territorial planning, signaling a ...

Tulum strengthens its security strategy ahead of the busy season as President Diego Castañón calls for professional cond...

The Tulum Air Show 2026 will bring aircraft demonstrations, cultural events, and international delegations to Quintana R...

Tulum Renace sets a new framework for tourism management in Quintana Roo, aiming for safer beaches, stronger regulation,...

Tulum’s mayor announced new appointments in key departments, including Civil Protection and Firefighters, to strengthen ...

Mexico’s government plans new public beaches in Parque Jaguar Tulum and Cancún, aiming to restore access and improve the...

The Mexican government has withdrawn the 972-million-peso Tulum Liberation Front project, ending plans for a bypass aime...

Governor Mara Lezama traveled to Mexico City to strengthen security and tourism promotion for Tulum, aligning Quintana R...

Tulum cancels its externally made Urban Development Program and begins a new, locally driven process to align growth, to...

Governor Mara Lezama and Tourism Secretary Josefina Rodríguez Zamora lead talks on ensuring free access to Tulum’s beach...

Tulum’s mayor Diego Castañón announced progress in reopening Parque del Jaguar beaches, boosting tourism, and improving ...
Tulum faces a reckoning as overdevelopment and poor planning strain its growth model, forcing Mexico to rethink how tour...

Tulum syndic Rifka Queruel criticizes Mayor Diego Castañón for excluding her from planning sessions, warning that poor g...

Tulum advances a new tourism model as Governor Mara Lezama and Secretary Josefina Rodríguez promote sustainable growth, ...

Lawmakers in Quintana Roo reignite the fight for public beach access in Tulum, challenging barriers and calling for fede...

Tulum’s new beach access rules sparked national backlash. Now, Mexico’s tourism secretary is stepping in to clarify the ...

Tulum faces a sharp tourism decline amid rising prices, Airbnb saturation, and negative narratives. Locals and officials...

Tulum officials met with Mexico’s tourism secretary to plan a sustainable growth model, focusing on mobility, local incl...

Tulum’s mayor Diego Castañón Trejo joined a Morena workshop focused on the “Second Floor” of the Fourth Transformation, ...

Parque Jaguar in Tulum, once a conservation symbol, now faces allegations of fraud, nepotism, and corruption, threatenin...

Governor Mara Lezama reaffirms her commitment to public beach access in Tulum, leading coordinated efforts to guarantee ...

A new solar-powered public school opened in Tulum’s Aldea neighborhood, aiming to redefine education in Quintana Roo wit...

Tulum councilor Eugenio Barbachano warns that poor management of Jaguar Park and federal projects like Tren Maya and the...

Mexico advances a new law for free beach access in protected areas, driven by Tulum’s mayor and supported nationwide. Th...
Tulum approved a short-term loan request of 76 million pesos to address falling tourism revenue and rising service deman...

Tulum’s Traffic Department begins reclaiming public spaces in Aldea Zamá to improve mobility and order, responding to re...

A proposed reform could guarantee free access to Mexico’s beaches once a week, challenging rising fees in places l...

Tulum will open a new public beach access within weeks, offering locals and tourists free entry, lifeguards, parking, an...

Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled Tulum’s 5% public lighting fee unconstitutional, citing violations of tax equity. The surch...

Tulum authorities are inspecting 25 public beach access points amid growing concerns about blocked paths and limited ent...

Tulum’s government report highlights actions in security, health, and infrastructure, while residents continue to ...

Tulum officials are pushing to open free beach access in Jaguar National Park, aiming to benefit locals and tourists ali...

Tulum might soon launch drone deliveries with Farmacias Similares to reduce traffic and pollution, even as its streets s...

Governor Mara Lezama secures free public beach access in Tulum after protests and talks with Grupo Mundo Maya, marking a...

Tulum residents and officials unite to reclaim public beach access in Quintana Roo, challenging privatization and demand...

Tulum firefighters now wear certified gear and receive elite training, marking a bold transformation that sets a nationa...

A new law could guarantee free beach access in Tulum and beyond, changing how public beach access in Mexico works and re...

Tulum tourism decline is becoming more visible as high prices push travelers toward cheaper alternatives like Cobá, Baca...
The Guardia Nacional brings a new approach to Tulum security, focusing on trust, presence, and local engagement to make ...

Mexico is facing a growing counterfeit medicine crisis as authorities uncover a vast network of fake pharmacies targetin...

Tulum is racing to build two new hospitals as its population surges, aiming to transform healthcare access before the ci...

Monthly gatherings between Tulum’s citizens and leaders are redefining local government transparency through direct dial...

Tulum tourism faces its worst crisis in a decade as sargassum, beach access fees, and high prices drive visitors away an...

Tulum’s new artisan market brings visibility to Maya communities and promotes local artisan markets in Mexico through su...

Safety in Tulum is under scrutiny as officials push new strategies to reduce crime while tourism grows. Here’s what trav...

Tulum budget under Mayor Diego Castañón boosts tourism, healthcare, and public safety while promoting transparent spendi...

Over 7000 agents have been deployed to ensure a safe summer travel in Cancun and the Riviera Maya as millions of tourist...

Tulum sargassum seaweed cleanup reaches record levels in 2025 as the Mexican Navy joins local teams to protect beaches, ...

Sargassum in Tulum is overwhelming beaches and yet only 35 workers have been hired to fight it, raising doubts about the...

Magical Towns Mexico like Tulum and Bacalar join forces to support rural development, promote Mayan culture, and boost t...

Tulum tourism is shifting as locals fight for public access to beaches inside Jaguar National Park, marking a new chapte...

Tulum safety is no longer a rumor but a real concern as police corruption, taxi cartels and unchecked prices push touris...

Tulum International Airport is drawing airlines by cutting costs, making cheap flights to Tulum more accessible for trav...

Why aren’t measures being taken against sargassum in Tulum? Discover what’s stopping action, how it’s affecting tourism,...

Tulum’s new INAES partnership boosts its social economy by integrating rural cooperatives into México Desarrolla, offeri...

Edgar Aguilar Rico is named the new Secretario de Seguridad Tulum, enhancing safety in Tulum, Quintana Roo. Learn about ...

The Jaguar Park opens its first three businesses this July—two restaurants and a boutique—sparking debate as entrepreneu...

Tulum earns a rare kind of political affection by delivering tangible infrastructure improvements—paving roads in Macari...

Tulum plans a new Potable Water Extraction Zone with 24 deep wells and a 14 km aqueduct to meet growing demand while aim...

Quintana Roo senator Mayuli Martínez Simón urges allocating 25% of tourism income to tackle massive sargassum influx, ai...

Local authorities have intensified emergency protocols and community training to face the 2025 hurricane season, reinfor...

Tulum reinforces its public services with new equipment, honoring workers’ efforts and investing in the future of the co...

Tulum celebrates 17 years with a call for unity, transparency, and social justice. Governor Lezama pledges investment in...

At Tulum’s 17th anniversary, Diego Castañón pledges to advance infrastructure, preserve heritage, and foster community u...

Tulum’s mayor reports significant strides in the coastal road rehabilitation, promising smoother travel, improved safety...

Tulum faces a severe sargassum crisis due to delayed action by SEMAR. Locals demand urgent measures to protect the coast...

Tulum’s municipal council recently passed significant resolutions addressing urban development and public services...

State authorities bolster anti-extortion initiatives with 66 cases addressed this year, emphasizing collaboration betwee...

Tulum’s government initiates wide-ranging coastal walk rehabilitation, prioritizing sustainable urban development ...

The Tulum government is implementing new policies to ensure public access to beaches, aiming to balance tourism and comm...

Tulum enforces new regulations requiring businesses to install surveillance cameras, aiming to enhance public safety and...
The Secretary of Security in Tulum was killed in a shooting, following reported threats from the CJNG cartel in 2023. Th...

Tulum introduces the Executive Police, a specialized unit dedicated to enhancing tourist safety and reinforcing the comm...