Benito Juárez council names new general secretary and approves six social reforms
Antonio de Jesús Riveroll Ribbón replaces Pablo Gutiérrez Fernández; unanimous votes cover beach access, caregivers and disability inclusion.
Politics
Congressional committee sets Mexico's non-resident tourist fee at 1,158 pesos for 2027
The 17.8% increase approved in committee is smaller than originally proposed; it still needs floor votes in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.
Demolition of Cancún's old General Hospital is complete; a maternal and children's hospital will rise on the site
The city reports demolition at 100% and debris removal at 10% on the 6,637-square-meter lot.
Quintana Roo reports 1,207 trafficking victims rescued since 2023 and unveils protocol to protect minors at mass events
The state anti-trafficking commission held its third session of the year; the government is also promoting the Red Card campaign in tourist areas. Warning signs and where to report.
Cancun has removed nearly 32,000 tons of sargassum in 2026; Quintana Roo totals 123,000
The figures were presented at an international conference in Cancun with officials from the European Union, the Caribbean and Mexico's environment ministry; an even larger Atlantic bloom is projected for 2027.
Cancún changes how its Participatory Budget is split: zones, population and property tax will set 2027 funds
The city council approved a zone-based formula; the mayor expects the fund to grow to 100 million pesos.
Quintana Roo Will Allow Re-election in 2027 — for the Last Time: Electoral Institute Sets Rules
The General Council approved the criteria for mayors, council members and local deputies to seek an additional term in the 2027 vote.
Quintana Roo Strengthens Search for Missing Persons and Support for Families
The Interior Ministry and the state Search Commission say they keep direct contact with families and collectives to receive and act on requests.
Consumer confidence in Mexico rises to 46.1 points in August: what it says about your wallet in Cancún
The official index posted its third straight monthly gain and improved the mood to buy durable goods right before the discount season.
The dollar sits near 17 pesos on September 3: how it affects you in Cancún
The central bank's reference rate marked 16.9560 pesos per dollar; here's why it matters in a city that lives on tourism.
Quintana Roo youth can weigh in on their new rights law until October 16
The state Youth Institute opened an online consultation to shape the proposed Youth Rights Law.
2027 Economic Package: No New Taxes or Hikes to VAT and Income Tax
The head of the Chamber of Deputies' Finance Committee says no new levies are planned; the package is formally presented in September.