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New Goals, Fencing, and Benches Coming to Tulum's Soccer Field
City crews will overhaul the Tulum soccer field at the Unidad Deportiva, from goals to perimeter fencing, after Mayor Castañón walked the site to shape the project.
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Business owners and tourists say local officials, not cartels, now drive extortion in Tulum
Merchants who once paid cartels now describe extortion in Tulum by police and inspectors, while a record sargassum season deepens the town's economic strain.
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How We Fix Tulum, One Small Change at a Time
One resident argues that fixing Tulum does not start at the beach. It starts with reliable power, a pause on empty building, and travelers who stay all year.
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Dozens of families lose income as Jaguar Park cuts staff
More than 60 Parque del Jaguar layoffs left Tulum workers without income after Grupo Mundo Maya let their short-term contracts expire unrenewed.
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Hartwood restaurant fire burns the palapa roof but causes no injuries in Tulum
The Hartwood restaurant fire started in the palapa and drew firefighters and Civil Protection crews, who contained it with material damage and no reported injuries.
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Nearly 300 Residents Launch Tulum Unido Movement to Demand Government Transparency and Accountability
Nearly 300 residents formed Tulum Unido, a citizen movement demanding transparency, accountability, and fairer business license rules from the municipal government.
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Tulum rescuer Benjamín Heredia deploys to Venezuela's earthquake zone
Tulum rescuer Benjamín Heredia reached Venezuela in under a day and began searching for earthquake survivors with 12 Mexican specialists and the Red Cross.
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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.
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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.
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Former Tulum Urban Development Chief Arrested on Domestic Violence
Former Tulum urban development director Lorenzo Bernabé Miranda was arrested Wednesday on a domestic violence warrant issued by Quintana Roo prosecutors.
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A 6.1 Earthquake Near Cuba Shook Tulum and Cancún Monday Afternoon
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake near the western coast of Cuba rattled Quintana Roo on Monday afternoon. No injuries or structural damage were reported.
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Tulum Beach Crews Say Hotel Sector Is Leaving Them to Fight Sargassum Alone
Beach cleanup workers in Tulum say hotels are contributing far too little to sargassum removal during what forecasters describe as a record-breaking season for the Mexican Caribbean.
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Tulum Launches World Cup Beach Viewing Event Targeting Tourism Recovery and Business Networking
Soccer Beach Tulum will broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on giant screens at VR Club Tulum Riviera, combining all-inclusive access with business networking along the Caribbean coast.
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Authorities Rescue 12 Neglected Horses and Close a Tulum Tour Park After Complaint
Twelve horses used for tourist rides were rescued from a Tulum tour park after an anonymous cruelty complaint. The operator was closed as the investigation into the conditions continues.
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Sargassum Cleanup Workers Face Toxic Gas Exposure
A peer-reviewed study tracked sargassum cleanup workers in Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, and Mahahual, finding hydrogen sulfide exposure above Mexican legal limits and a wide range of symptoms.
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Tulum Schools Tighten Heat Wave Protocols as Quintana Roo Hits 40-Degree Highs
Tulum schools are tightening heat wave protocols as Quintana Roo hits 40 degrees, with 16 new shade domes underway and a possible school calendar adjustment ahead.
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American tourist cancels Jaguar Park visit in Tulum over bag of chips
A long-time American visitor was denied entry to Jaguar Park in Tulum for carrying a bag of chips in his car, losing a restaurant reservation inside.
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Tulum resident accuses Gypsy Market owner of assault, claims police favored the foreigner
A Tulum woman's Facebook post describing an alleged assault at Gypsy Market and a lopsided police response has gone viral, reigniting a raw debate about who gets protected in Quintana Roo.
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Tulum Did Not Fall, It Was Pushed
Tulum's collapse didn't arrive without warning. For years, every signal was there. This is the story of a paradise that knew what it needed and never got it.
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Tulum's Greed Problem Reaches the Gas Pump, and a Tourist Paid for It
A tourist refueling a scooter at a Tulum gas station was charged for 12 liters after pumping four. The attendant returned the money once he noticed he was being recorded.
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A Body in Advanced Decomposition Found in an Overgrown Lot in Tulum's Region 15
An unidentified body in advanced decomposition was found Thursday in an overgrown lot in Tulum's Region 15 after neighbors reported a foul odor. Cause of death remains under investigation.