Lead Coverage
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.
Tulum Development, Permits, and Construction Watch
Reporting on permits, construction, regulation, and major development decisions shaping Tulum’s urban growth and investment climate.
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Politics
Tulum Officials Seal Jaguar Park Booth After Protesters Flag Unauthorized Entry Fees
Tulum municipal inspectors sealed a booth at Jaguar Park's north entrance Friday after protesters reported unauthorized charges and missing permits.
Politics
National Guard blocks federal senator from filming Tren Maya construction in Quintana Roo
Senator Mayuli Martínez says Tren Maya National Guard members blocked her from filming the works in Quintana Roo, the second known incident at the same point of the line.
Environment & Nature
Environmental Group Seeks Halt of Sedena Road Project Near Tulum
A new Sélvame MX amparo challenges Semarnat's permit exemption for a Sedena road project near Tulum, advancing on the same disputed Libramiento Tulum route.
Real Estate
Tulum construction activity drops up to 50 percent, sector awaits rebound by 2027
Tulum construction activity has fallen between 40 and 50 percent, and sector leaders expect a meaningful rebound only by 2027, tied to major regional projects.
Environment & Nature
Mexico's Navy Has Already Removed More Sargassum in 2026 Than in All of Last Season
Mexico's Navy has removed 39,500 tons of sargassum from Quintana Roo's coast in 2026, already surpassing the entire 2024 season before peak months arrive.
Environment & Nature
Record Sargassum Season Threatens Quintana Roo's Credibility Before FIFA 2026
The sargassum Quintana Roo 2026 season has arrived three months early, with 70 beaches now under red alert and projections reaching 130,000 tons by year's end.
Environment & Nature
Three Massive Sargassum Waves Heading Toward Mexico and the Caribbean
The official sargassum forecast Mexico Caribbean 2026 report has identified three massive seaweed clusters moving toward the region.
Society
Tulum Requests Budget to Modernize Aging Tulum Traffic Light Network Grid
The Tulum traffic light network faces a critical failure due to obsolescence, prompting an urgent budget request for modernization.
Society
Human Remains Aldea Zama Tulum Found at Local Residential Intersection
Human remains Aldea Zama Tulum discovery triggers a massive forensic mobilization following a report at the intersection of Itzamná and Juan Ek.
Environment & Nature
The Legal Battle to Save Sac Actun From the Maya Train Bypass
Sélvame prepares new legal injunctions to halt the libramiento a Tulum, a project advancing over the Sac Actun system despite federal closure orders.
Real Estate
Faena Tulum and the New Shape of Residential Luxury in the Mexican Caribbean
Conceived by Alan Faena and designed by Brandon Haw Architecture, Faena Tulum brings together residences, hospitality, wellness, art, and community in a project designed for those who expect more than ownership alone.
NASCAR Tulum 100 Hub
Zero Banking Track Tests Santiago Cruz in Tulum NASCAR Debut
Santiago Cruz NASCAR Tulum debut faces a technical trial at the first-ever NASCAR Tulum 100 track, where a new 600-meter circuit with zero banking tests the limits of precision.
NASCAR Tulum 100 Hub
Air Force and NASCAR Transform Tulum Airport Facility
The Tulum International Airport FBO will host a temporary NASCAR oval and the Tulum Air Show on April 25 and 26, projecting the destination to 18 million viewers across Latin America.
Mayan Train
Maya Train Faces Structural Scrutiny Over Tulum Sinkholes
Structural vulnerabilities on the Maya Train's Tramo 5 Sur prompt technical reviews and demands for independent audits.
Real Estate
Tulum Targets Fraudulent Construction Permit Ring
Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo warns developers of fake construction licenses as the Fiscalía opens a criminal investigation into a local fraud ring operating in Tulum.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum International Airport Nominated for World Travel Awards
The Tulum airport, open for less than three years, has been nominated as Mexico and Central Americas Leading Airport at the 2026 World Travel Awards.
Politics
Tulum joins Mundial Social for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Tulum secures two new sports fields as part of the federal Mundial Social initiative for the 2026 World Cup.
Art & Culture
Tulum History Book Restores Local Maya Memory
The first Tulum history book written by a Maya speaker restores forgotten memory and hidden figures like Maria Uicab to the center of local identity.
Politics
Tulum Investigates Alleged Fake Construction Permits
Tulum authorities launch a criminal probe into fake construction permits circulating among developers. Four to five suspects identified; verification urged.
Gastronomy
Tulum Launches Festival Mar y Tierra for Producers
Tulum announces the Festival Mar y Tierra from April 10 to 12. This strategic event at the Palacio Municipal promotes local producers and regional gastronomy to diversify the tourism economy.