
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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Politics Desk
The Politics Desk reports on municipal decisions, state budgets, elections, and governance issues that influence daily life and long-term planning in Quintana Roo.

Twelve months after the brutal ambush that claimed the life of José Roberto Rodríguez Bautista in La Veleta, the investi...

Witnesses described an aggressive ATV confrontation near Playa del Pueblo as daily messages from visitors allege abuse, ...

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

Authorities continue coordinated security operations across Tulum under the Blindaje Tulum strategy, focusing on prevent...

Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo reviewed new firefighting equipment during a station visit, with firefighters reporting...

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...

Tulum authorities and hotel leaders agreed on an early joint strategy to manage atypical sargassum arrivals since Januar...

Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón urged police to act with legality and integrity, stressing protection for residents and touri...

Governor Mara Lezama met with Fonatur’s director to strengthen coordination on the Tulum recovery strategy, focusing on ...

Tulum invests more than 1.3 million pesos in police uniforms as part of a broader security strategy that includes daily ...

Mexico approves a reform on beach access in Mexico, guaranteeing free and permanent entry to all beaches while creating ...
Public beaches in Tulum reopened with free access after coordinated government action, marking a major shift for residen...

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 ...

The dispute over Hotel Diamante K intensified after a federal inspection in Tulum, with Roberto Palazuelos denying exces...

Quintana Roo lawmakers will review conditions on the ground as the debate over free beach access in Tulum grows, followi...

Tulum’s new traffic rules restrict heavy-vehicle circulation in the hotel zone and La Veleta, aiming to reduce congestio...

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

Tulum security shows a downward trend in homicides as authorities strengthen coordinated operations, though officials ca...

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 opened new public access points to its beaches inside Parque del Jaguar, restoring free entry for residents and vi...

Tulum’s mayor announced new appointments in key departments, including Civil Protection and Firefighters, to strengthen ...
A new killing inside Rosa Negra restaurant has intensified pressure on Tulum’s government as citizens question Mayor Die...

Officials clarified that the Tulum Bypass Road project is still underway, now undergoing an environmental and technical ...

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...

Mara Lezama and federal officials unveiled a New Sustainable Tourism Model for Tulum, seeking to preserve beaches, prote...

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...

The Council for Tourism Promotion of Quintana Roo has launched a 62-million-peso campaign to rebuild Tulum’s image and r...

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

Tulum faces a tourism and urban crisis rooted in unchecked expansion. The government seeks to correct a development mode...

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...

Mexico’s Tourism Ministry has launched a coordinated plan to restore visitor flow and economic confidence in Tulum after...

Tulum has been declared a top tourism priority by Mexico’s federal government, with weekly visits and a new action plan ...

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

With over 1.2 million visitors in 2025, Tulum is rethinking its tourism model, focusing on public beach access, sustaina...

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

Tulum faces backlash over new beach access rules as President Sheinbaum denounces illegal restrictions. With tourism in ...

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 “Free Beaches” program introduces access rules that have sparked mixed reactions, as Mayor Diego Castañón postpo...

Tulum’s mayor Diego Castañón Trejo joined a Morena workshop focused on the “Second Floor” of the Fourth Transformation, ...
Tulum’s problems have simple solutions, yet they remain untouched. This editorial explores why common sense has become t...
Governor Mara Lezama will meet in Mexico City to present the Jaguar Park Project, aiming to protect Tulum’s beaches, ens...

President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered a federal review of Parque del Jaguar in Tulum following public complaints over ...

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

Tulum’s taxi union faces investigation amid reports of abuse, extortion, and inflated fares, contributing to a sha...

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

Tulum’s Fiesta de la Cancha Maya brought Governor Mara Lezama and Maya leaders together in a powerful celebration of cul...

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’s Congress passed a reform to guarantee free public beach access. Tulum leaders praised the move, calling it a vi...

Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón led the push behind a new Mexican law that guarantees free and dignified access to beaches, a...

Mexico approved a reform guaranteeing free access to all beaches and protected areas, following a Tulum-led initiative a...

Tulum officials blame the Tren Maya, new airport, and Parque del Jaguar for the city’s financial crisis, sparking tensio...

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...

Spain’s ambassador met with Tulum’s mayor to strengthen tourism and tackle sargassum. The diplomatic meeting marks a pot...

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 and Grupo Mundo Maya unite to ensure public beach access, aiming to protect natural areas like Parque...

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

Tulum’s first government report highlights community tourism, Maya inclusion, and a new era of transformation under Mayo...

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 National Park faces outrage as tourists and businesses are blocked without dual wristbands, sparking claims of ove...

Tulum strengthens its global ties through a strategic meeting with the U.S. Consul General, focusing on sustainable tour...

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

Starting August 31, 2025, Jaguar Park in Tulum will offer free Sunday entry to all, following pressure from local offici...

Tulum residents are protesting restricted access to public beaches and ruins, blaming the military-managed Parque Jaguar...

Tensions rise over Tulum beach access as locals and leaders demand free entry to Jaguar Park, challenging Grupo Mundo Ma...

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...

President Sheinbaum plans a decree to allow free Sunday entry to the Tulum archaeological site, aiming to restore public...
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...

Over 200 food baskets reached women who hold the community together, revealing that in this town, nourishment can be bot...

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

Tulum faces sargassum, urban growth and rising safety concerns with bold local actions—from street patrols to drainage p...

Tulum avoids using taximeters due to profit-driven resistance from unions, creating a power dynamic that fuels tourist s...

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

Tulum tourism is facing a perfect storm as sargassum covers its beaches, public access fades, and frustrated locals watc...

Tulum’s free music festival Aura Musica Fest is the latest strategy to boost tourism during the low season with live sho...

Sargassum seaweed is threatening Tulum’s beaches and tourism economy, prompting local leaders to push for a perman...

Tulum tourism is facing a crisis in summer 2025 as sargassum returns and Jaguar Park restrictions create confusion, lead...

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 halts vehicle towing in a major step for police reform in Mexico aiming to rebuild public trust and stop abusive p...

Tulum travel gets a safety upgrade with Safe Summer Operation 2025, a new initiative to protect tourists and residents d...

Tulum is setting a new benchmark for transparent government by holding weekly press briefings where all municipal offici...

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...

Tulum hotels are urging the government to eliminate beach fees as the sargassum crisis worsens, hoping that free beach a...

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 officials are supporting free access to Tulum beaches as part of a broader strategy to improve tourism, respond to...

Tulum is building a new facility to expand sensory therapy for autism, offering inclusive services for children with neu...

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

Free beach access in Jaguar Park aims to reverse Tulum’s tourism slump by drawing visitors back to Parque El Jaguar, off...

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...

Tulum’s mayor leads monthly face-to-face sessions with local delegates, proving how sustained community engagement foste...

Tulum steps up efforts to improve security in Tulum after the departure of Navy personnel, launching new recruitment and...

Tulum International Airport incentives are extended by three years to lower fees, attract new airline routes, and boost ...

Tulum public safety is being redefined with weekly government briefings highlighting arrests, infrastructure projects, a...

Tulum officials, led by SEMARNAT, launched a joint strategy to tackle sargassum seaweed influx, targeting sustainable be...

Sedetus revokes permits in Tulum after court orders demolition of a project. Read the full details on the decision now. ...

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...

Foreign residents in Tulum can now obtain a credential for free entry Jaguar Park Tulum, replacing old permits. Learn re...

Local landowner wins a landmark court victory defending Tulum property rights, regaining his coastal parcel after five y...

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...

A court ruling against a luxury project exposes the rising threat of environmentally harmful developments in Tulum, wher...

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

Tulum marks 17 years as a municipality with civic ceremonies and concerts, while residents and leaders reflect on its gr...

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 coastal road is being repaved, improving traffic flow—but locals urge authorities to ensure safety for cyclists ...

Mayor Diego Cantidad spearheads a municipal security initiative aligning with national efforts to reduce violence in Tul...

Tulum’s mayor Diego Castañón collaborates with Quintana Roo officials and Governor Mara Lezama on a 2024-2030 nati...
Foreign residents in Tulum protest restricted beach access at Parque Jaguar, sparking debate over public rights and envi...

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 allocates nearly 5 million pesos to a new pothole repair initiative, aiming to improve city infrastructure through...

Tulum enforces new regulations requiring businesses to install surveillance cameras, aiming to enhance public safety and...
The municipality of Tulum will announce its newly appointed Public Safety Secretariat director within the coming week, a...

Call to cut Jaguar Park fees. ...

Tulum officials commemorate former public safety director with posthumous tribute, celebrating his impactful leadership ...
The murder of Tulum’s security chief, José Roberto Rodríguez, is under investigation with vengeance as the leading...
The Secretary of Security in Tulum was killed in a shooting, following reported threats from the CJNG cartel in 2023. Th...

The Secretary of Security in Tulum, Roberto Rodriguez, has died following a deadly attack, sparking concern over safety ...

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

Tulum authorizes 400 golf carts to alleviate congestion and promote eco-friendly transport, sparking debates on sustaina...