Cancún News, Resorts, Travel, and Urban Growth

Cancún is Mexico’s most iconic resort city, known for its hotel zone, nightlife, international airport, and mass tourism appeal. In this section, find updates on travel safety, resort construction, infrastructure, environmental concerns, and tourism policy. As a top international beach destination, Cancún is constantly evolving to meet global demand while managing its rapid growth.

Cancún News

•October 14, 2025

Cancún mosquito fogging targets citywide dengue risk

Cancún mosquito fogging runs Oct 13–17 citywide as officials seek to cut dengue risk. Crews will cover 9,090 hectares with 16 trucks and four foggers.

•October 14, 2025

Cancún car wash extortion suspects caught after gunfire

Two men were arrested after shots at a SM 228 car wash. Cancún car wash extortion case shows floor-fee pressure on small businesses as prosecutors...

•October 14, 2025

Cancun firefighters rescue falcon from tree and release it

Cancun firefighters rescue falcon after a 911 call; crews free the bird from string in SM 251 and, under PROFEPA guidance, release it safely nearby.

•October 13, 2025

Cancun zero waste program aims to clean up hotel zone

Cancun zero waste program launches a three-year push to cut beach trash, backed by Sustentur and TUI Care Foundation, in a city handling 1,500 tons.

•October 12, 2025

El Griego arrest in Cancún rattles Sweden’s Dalen network

Mexican and international forces captured Mikael “El Griego” in Quintana Roo after surveillance. The El Griego arrest targets Sweden’s Dalen network.

•October 11, 2025

Las Vegas – Cancún flight returns ahead of World Cup 2026

The Las Vegas Cancún flight returns June 4, 2026 on Southwest, restoring a nonstop link after four years and boosting travel ahead of World Cup...

•October 10, 2025

Cancún clears absorption wells to mitigate forecast rains

Cancun public works intensified cleaning of more than 1,600 stormwater wells in flood-prone zones; staffing expands in heavy rain.

•October 10, 2025

After over 300 days at Cancún’s Airport, a U.S. traveler’s health is slipping

After over 300 days at Cancún’s Terminal 2, a U.S. traveler’s health is slipping as aid falters and options narrow, highlighting gaps in migration and...

•October 10, 2025

Quintana Roo sargassum season ends with lower haul

Quintana Roo sargassum season closes with about 84–85k tons collected, far below 2018’s record arrivals, as ocean conditions and Navy barriers reduced landfall.