The Latest Breaking News from Cancun

Cancun's hidden divide: For some residents of this resort town, the beach seems a world away

According to local authorities and media, violence has increased since 2018 due to increased flows of weapons and turf wars

Latin Times · May 11, 2024

For Some Residents Of Mexico's Cancun, Beach Seems World Away

The sun-kissed beaches and turquoise waters of Mexico's Caribbean resort of Cancun attract millions of visitors, but schoolteacher Yazmin Teran is lucky if she enjoys them a few times a year.

International Business Times · May 11, 2024

Arrests Made in Cancun Drug Gang Hacking and Killings

Discover the latest developments in drug-related violence in Cancun, Mexico. Learn about arrests made, drug networks exposed, and the impact on tourism.

Top News · Feb 13, 2024

Mexico's Maya tourist train opens for partial service amid delays and cost overruns

Mexico's Maya Train rail project has opened partially to the general public with hours-long delays and huge cost overruns

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2023

Mexico's president inaugurates first part of $20 billion tourist train project on Yucatan peninsula

Mexico’s president has inaugurated the first part of the pet project of his administration, a tourist train that runs in a rough loop around the Yucatan peninsula

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023

All aboard the new train route exploring Mexico’s Mayan heartlands

The highly anticipated Tren Maya railway launches this month, offering intrepid travellers the chance to go beyond the confines of tourist-trap Cancun and discover jungles, pyramids and lesser-known towns. Laura Sanders checks out the route for exciting new Mexican adventure

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

Mexican Federal Forces Free 7 Immigration Agents Kidnapped By Gunmen In Cancun

The freed agents said the gunmen threatened to murder them if they didn't allow migrants to be smuggled via the airport and different parts of Quintana Roo state.

Latin Times · Nov 30, 2023

How the WTA Finals became the Fyre Festival of tennis tournaments

The chaos of the season-ending tournament in Cancun became an instant meme - but it raised serious questions about the future of the WTA

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

How the WTA Finals became the Fyre Festival of tennis tournaments

The chaos of the season-ending tournament in Cancun became an instant meme - but it raised serious questions about the future of the WTA

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

WTA Finals semi rescheduled as Jessica Pegula awaits her final opponent

The decider on who would face the American in the final was paused when a storm rolled in.

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023