Mar 10, 2026
Accounts from travelers point to a troubling pattern in Tulum
Witnesses described an aggressive ATV confrontation near Playa del Pueblo as daily messages from visitors allege abuse, ...
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Fernando Castillo
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.
Recent Work by Fernando Castillo
Mar 10, 2026
Troubling Patterns in Tulum: Travelers Share Their Concerns
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Feb 20, 2026
Chinese ambassador tours Parque del Jaguar in Tulum
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Feb 4, 2026
State mobility officials review taxi and transport projects in Tulum
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Jan 29, 2026
Most Tulum Police Complaints Fail Due to Lack of Formal Reports
Tulum authorities say only two police officers were removed after 49 investigations because most complaints were posted ...
Jan 29, 2026
Most Tulum Police Complaints Fail Due to Lack of Formal Reports
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Jan 20, 2026
Tulum Authorities Continue Permanent Security Operations Under Blindaje Strategy
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Jan 16, 2026
Tulum prepares to host major aerospace event in April 2026
State and military officials reviewed progress on the Tulum Air Show 2026, set for April at Tulum’s international airpor...
Jan 15, 2026
Tulum forms municipal council to update its urban development pla
Tulum has installed a Municipal Council for Territorial Planning and Urban Development and launched the process to updat...
Dec 3, 2025
Tulum political event fuels speculation over Morena succession plans
Enrique Kike Vázquez’s first legislative report in Tulum ignited debate over residency, ambition, and political backing ...
Dec 1, 2025
Sheinbaum tells Tulum mayor to prioritize planning over beach debate
President Claudia Sheinbaum urged the Tulum mayor to shift focus from beach access to territorial planning, signaling a ...
Nov 24, 2025
Tulum reinforces public security as holiday season nears
Tulum strengthens its security strategy ahead of the busy season as President Diego Castañón calls for professional cond...
Nov 17, 2025
Officials outline logistics and goals for Tulum Air Show 2026
The Tulum Air Show 2026 will bring aircraft demonstrations, cultural events, and international delegations to Quintana R...
Nov 16, 2025
Tulum Renace aims to reshape tourism rules and beach access
Tulum Renace sets a new framework for tourism management in Quintana Roo, aiming for safer beaches, stronger regulation,...
Nov 11, 2025
Tulum reshuffles key departments ahead of high season
Tulum’s mayor announced new appointments in key departments, including Civil Protection and Firefighters, to strengthen ...
Nov 6, 2025
Federal and state push to reopen beaches in Tulum and Cancún
Mexico’s government plans new public beaches in Parque Jaguar Tulum and Cancún, aiming to restore access and improve the...
Nov 3, 2025
Mexico Cancels Tulum Peripherical Road Project After Four Years of Planning
The Mexican government has withdrawn the 972-million-peso Tulum Liberation Front project, ending plans for a bypass aime...
Oct 27, 2025
Tulum set for global spotlight as Quintana Roo plans ahead for World Cup 2026
Governor Mara Lezama traveled to Mexico City to strengthen security and tourism promotion for Tulum, aligning Quintana R...
Oct 26, 2025
New Urban Development Program of Tulum Aims for Local Balance
Tulum cancels its externally made Urban Development Program and begins a new, locally driven process to align growth, to...
Oct 23, 2025
Leaders push to secure free access to Tulum’s beaches
Governor Mara Lezama and Tourism Secretary Josefina Rodríguez Zamora lead talks on ensuring free access to Tulum’s beach...
Oct 22, 2025
Tourism rebound brings optimism for Tulum’s 2025 season
Tulum’s mayor Diego Castañón announced progress in reopening Parque del Jaguar beaches, boosting tourism, and improving ...
Oct 22, 2025
Parque del Jaguar review signals shift in federal tourism policy
Tulum faces a reckoning as overdevelopment and poor planning strain its growth model, forcing Mexico to rethink how tour...
Oct 20, 2025
Rifka Queruel challenges Tulum leadership over planning failures
Tulum syndic Rifka Queruel criticizes Mayor Diego Castañón for excluding her from planning sessions, warning that poor g...
Oct 16, 2025
New branding, better access, and a Master Plan for Tulum revealed
Tulum advances a new tourism model as Governor Mara Lezama and Secretary Josefina Rodríguez promote sustainable growth, ...
Oct 16, 2025
Political tension rises over beach access rights in Tulum
Lawmakers in Quintana Roo reignite the fight for public beach access in Tulum, challenging barriers and calling for fede...
Oct 15, 2025
Why the federal government is stepping into Tulum’s beach access battle
Tulum’s new beach access rules sparked national backlash. Now, Mexico’s tourism secretary is stepping in to clarify the ...
Oct 15, 2025
What is Tulum doing to win back travelers this winter?
Tulum faces a sharp tourism decline amid rising prices, Airbnb saturation, and negative narratives. Locals and officials...
Oct 14, 2025
Tulum’s tourism future takes shape in high-level strategy meeting
Tulum officials met with Mexico’s tourism secretary to plan a sustainable growth model, focusing on mobility, local incl...
Oct 11, 2025
Diego Castañón Trejo backs human-centered governance in Quintana Roo
Tulum’s mayor Diego Castañón Trejo joined a Morena workshop focused on the “Second Floor” of the Fourth Transformation, ...
Oct 9, 2025
How Parque Jaguar turned from eco-hope to institutional shame
Parque Jaguar in Tulum, once a conservation symbol, now faces allegations of fraud, nepotism, and corruption, threatenin...
Oct 7, 2025
Public beach access in Tulum advances with new government plan
Governor Mara Lezama reaffirms her commitment to public beach access in Tulum, leading coordinated efforts to guarantee ...
Oct 6, 2025
Mara Lezama inaugurates Tulum’s most advanced public school
A new solar-powered public school opened in Tulum’s Aldea neighborhood, aiming to redefine education in Quintana Roo wit...
Oct 5, 2025
The untouchable projects hurting Tulum’s economy
Tulum councilor Eugenio Barbachano warns that poor management of Jaguar Park and federal projects like Tren Maya and the...
Oct 1, 2025
The fight for public beaches gains ground
Mexico advances a new law for free beach access in protected areas, driven by Tulum’s mayor and supported nationwide. Th...
Oct 1, 2025
When the tourists vanish, who pays the price? Tulum asks for a loan
Tulum approved a short-term loan request of 76 million pesos to address falling tourism revenue and rising service deman...
Oct 1, 2025
Urban order returns to Aldea Zamá as Tulum cracks down on misuse
Tulum’s Traffic Department begins reclaiming public spaces in Aldea Zamá to improve mobility and order, responding to re...
Sep 29, 2025
Mexico moves to guarantee free public access to beaches once a week
A proposed reform could guarantee free access to Mexico’s beaches once a week, challenging rising fees in places l...
Sep 24, 2025
Tulum to open new public beach access for locals and tourists
Tulum will open a new public beach access within weeks, offering locals and tourists free entry, lifeguards, parking, an...
Sep 19, 2025
Supreme Court Rules Tulum’s Public Lighting Tax Unconstitutional
Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled Tulum’s 5% public lighting fee unconstitutional, citing violations of tax equity. The surch...
Sep 17, 2025
Tulum Beach Entrances Face Inspection Amid Access Concerns
Tulum authorities are inspecting 25 public beach access points amid growing concerns about blocked paths and limited ent...
Sep 12, 2025
Budget and Beach Access in Focus During Tulum’s Annual Address
Tulum’s government report highlights actions in security, health, and infrastructure, while residents continue to ...
Sep 9, 2025
Behind The Locked Gates of Paradise
Tulum officials are pushing to open free beach access in Jaguar National Park, aiming to benefit locals and tourists ali...
Sep 9, 2025
Tulum’s Drone Delivery Vision Might Take Flight Before Road Repairs
Tulum might soon launch drone deliveries with Farmacias Similares to reduce traffic and pollution, even as its streets s...
Sep 6, 2025
The beaches of Tulum are slowly returning to the hands of the people.
Governor Mara Lezama secures free public beach access in Tulum after protests and talks with Grupo Mundo Maya, marking a...
Sep 2, 2025
Is Tulum Losing Its Soul to Privatization? Locals Say Yes
Tulum residents and officials unite to reclaim public beach access in Quintana Roo, challenging privatization and demand...
Aug 24, 2025
Tulum Firefighters Finally Wear the Uniforms Their Courage Deserves
Tulum firefighters now wear certified gear and receive elite training, marking a bold transformation that sets a nationa...
Aug 22, 2025
The Law That Could Unlock Tulum’s Beaches for the People
A new law could guarantee free beach access in Tulum and beyond, changing how public beach access in Mexico works and re...
Aug 18, 2025
What Happens When Tulum Forgets the Travelers Who Made It Famous
Tulum tourism decline is becoming more visible as high prices push travelers toward cheaper alternatives like Cobá, Baca...
Aug 14, 2025
The Uniforms Are Back in Tulum, but This Time They’re Listening
The Guardia Nacional brings a new approach to Tulum security, focusing on trust, presence, and local engagement to make ...
Aug 8, 2025
The Dark Web of Pharmacies Selling Death as a Cure in Mexico
Mexico is facing a growing counterfeit medicine crisis as authorities uncover a vast network of fake pharmacies targetin...
Aug 7, 2025
Tulum Bets on Two New Hospitals to Keep Pace With Its Explosive Growth
Tulum is racing to build two new hospitals as its population surges, aiming to transform healthcare access before the ci...
Aug 5, 2025
Inside the Circle Where Tulum’s Government Finally Learns to Listen
Monthly gatherings between Tulum’s citizens and leaders are redefining local government transparency through direct dial...
Jul 31, 2025
Tulum Bleeds in Silence: The Tourism Crisis No One Wants to Fix
Tulum tourism faces its worst crisis in a decade as sargassum, beach access fees, and high prices drive visitors away an...
Jul 25, 2025
Local artisan markets in Mexico find new life in Tulum’s economic initiative
Tulum’s new artisan market brings visibility to Maya communities and promotes local artisan markets in Mexico through su...
Jul 25, 2025
Inside the Efforts to Improve Safety in Tulum for Locals and Travelers
Safety in Tulum is under scrutiny as officials push new strategies to reduce crime while tourism grows. Here’s what trav...
Jul 22, 2025
Tulum budget drives economic recovery and public services under Mayor Castañón
Tulum budget under Mayor Diego Castañón boosts tourism, healthcare, and public safety while promoting transparent spendi...
Jul 21, 2025
Thousands of Security Agents Deployed to Protect Summer Travel in Tulum and Riviera Maya
Over 7000 agents have been deployed to ensure a safe summer travel in Cancun and the Riviera Maya as millions of tourist...
Jul 15, 2025
Record-breaking sargassum cleanup efforts intensify on Tulum’s beaches in 2025
Tulum sargassum seaweed cleanup reaches record levels in 2025 as the Mexican Navy joins local teams to protect beaches, ...
Jul 14, 2025
Tulum Relies on 35 People to Face the Massive Sargassum Problem
Sargassum in Tulum is overwhelming beaches and yet only 35 workers have been hired to fight it, raising doubts about the...
Jul 13, 2025
Tulum and Bacalar strengthen tourism in Magical Towns Mexico with cultural partnership
Magical Towns Mexico like Tulum and Bacalar join forces to support rural development, promote Mayan culture, and boost t...
Jul 13, 2025
Public beach access in Tulum takes a major step forward
Tulum tourism is shifting as locals fight for public access to beaches inside Jaguar National Park, marking a new chapte...
Jul 12, 2025
Don’t Blame the Sargassum
Tulum safety is no longer a rumor but a real concern as police corruption, taxi cartels and unchecked prices push touris...
Jul 11, 2025
Airlines are eyeing Tulum thanks to new cheap flights to Tulum incentives
Tulum International Airport is drawing airlines by cutting costs, making cheap flights to Tulum more accessible for trav...
Jul 10, 2025
Why aren’t measures being taken against sargassum in Tulum despite the growing crisis
Why aren’t measures being taken against sargassum in Tulum? Discover what’s stopping action, how it’s affecting tourism,...
Jul 9, 2025
INAES Collaboration Marks New Era for Tulum Social Economy
Tulum’s new INAES partnership boosts its social economy by integrating rural cooperatives into México Desarrolla, offeri...
Jul 2, 2025
New Tulum Security Chief Aguilar Rico Takes Office
Edgar Aguilar Rico is named the new Secretario de Seguridad Tulum, enhancing safety in Tulum, Quintana Roo. Learn about ...
Jul 1, 2025
Jaguar Park welcomes two restaurants and a boutique this July
The Jaguar Park opens its first three businesses this July—two restaurants and a boutique—sparking debate as entrepreneu...
Jun 17, 2025
Tulum Earns a Rare Kind of Political Affection Through Infrastructure
Tulum earns a rare kind of political affection by delivering tangible infrastructure improvements—paving roads in Macari...
Jun 14, 2025
Tulum’s 14-Kilometer Aqueduct Project Takes Shape
Tulum plans a new Potable Water Extraction Zone with 24 deep wells and a 14 km aqueduct to meet growing demand while aim...
Jun 10, 2025
Harness Tourism Revenue to Battle Sargassum Invasion
Quintana Roo senator Mayuli Martínez Simón urges allocating 25% of tourism income to tackle massive sargassum influx, ai...
Jun 10, 2025
Tulum Officials Fortify 2025 Hurricane Defenses
Local authorities have intensified emergency protocols and community training to face the 2025 hurricane season, reinfor...
Jun 7, 2025
New equipment strengthens Tulum’s public services
Tulum reinforces its public services with new equipment, honoring workers’ efforts and investing in the future of the co...
May 30, 2025
Mara Lezama calls for unity and justice during Tulum’s 17th Anniversary
Tulum celebrates 17 years with a call for unity, transparency, and social justice. Governor Lezama pledges investment in...
May 29, 2025
Building a Municipality That Honors Its Past
At Tulum’s 17th anniversary, Diego Castañón pledges to advance infrastructure, preserve heritage, and foster community u...
May 27, 2025
Steady Progress on Tulum Coastal Road Rehabilitation
Tulum’s mayor reports significant strides in the coastal road rehabilitation, promising smoother travel, improved safety...
May 23, 2025
Inaction on sargassum threatens Tulum’s economy and ecology
Tulum faces a severe sargassum crisis due to delayed action by SEMAR. Locals demand urgent measures to protect the coast...
May 21, 2025
Tulum Council Approves Key Municipal Resolutions
Tulum’s municipal council recently passed significant resolutions addressing urban development and public services...
May 20, 2025
Quintana Roo Intensifies Battle Against Extortion with New Strategies
State authorities bolster anti-extortion initiatives with 66 cases addressed this year, emphasizing collaboration betwee...
Apr 28, 2025
Tulum’s Leadership Launches Coastal Restoration Overhaul
Tulum’s government initiates wide-ranging coastal walk rehabilitation, prioritizing sustainable urban development ...
Apr 24, 2025
Who benefits when beach access is restricted, and who loses?
The Tulum government is implementing new policies to ensure public access to beaches, aiming to balance tourism and comm...
Apr 8, 2025
Tulum Mandates Surveillance Cameras for All Businesses
Tulum enforces new regulations requiring businesses to install surveillance cameras, aiming to enhance public safety and...
Mar 24, 2025
Tulum’s Security Chief Fatally Shot Amid Cartel Threats
The Secretary of Security in Tulum was killed in a shooting, following reported threats from the CJNG cartel in 2023. Th...
Mar 5, 2025
New Specialized Police Unit Aims to Protect Tulum’s Tourists
Tulum introduces the Executive Police, a specialized unit dedicated to enhancing tourist safety and reinforcing the comm...